2021 Kentucky Retail Federation Tracked Bills
Prepared by: KRF Staff
Report created on April 25, 2024
 
HB1SALES AND USE TAX (STUMBO, GREG; Hoover, Jeff; Adkins, Rocky; Belcher, Linda; Burch, Tom; Butler, Denver; Donohue, Jeffery; Flood, Kelly; Floyd, David; Glenn, Jim; Graham, Derrick; Greer, Jeff; Heath, Richard; Marzian, Mary Lou; Montell, Brad; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Riggs, Steven; Sinnette, Kevin; Smart, Rita; Thompson, Tommy; Watkins, David; Westrom, Susan; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT proposing to amend Section 181 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to local levies of sales and use taxes. 
 Note:   CA: Local Option Sales Tax (LOST): Propose to amend the Constitution to allow cities and counties to levy a local option sales tax. House Floor Amendments filed but not adopted to devote 25 percent of tax proceeds to offset other local taxes and to prohibit local governments from spending public funds to promote a local referendum.
 Current Status:   3/11/2015 - Missing Action!
 All Bill Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
2/13/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
2/13/2015 - received in Senate
2/12/2015 - (H) THIRD READING; floor amendment (4) defeated; floor amendment (5) ruled not germane; passed 62-35 with Committee Substitute
2/12/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6
2/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2015
2/10/2015 - floor amendments (3) (4) and (5) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (6) filed
2/10/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably w/HCS 1, to Rules
2/10/2015 - House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/9/2015 - floor amendments (1) and (2) filed
2/6/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
2/6/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules
2/6/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/5/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
2/5/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/5/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/5/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
1/8/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB1.htm
 
HB2WAGES (STUMBO, GREG; Graham, Derrick; Greer, Jeff; Marzian, Mary Lou; Meeks, Reginald; Overly, Sannie; Riner, Tom; Wayne, Jim; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT relating to wages. 
 Note:   Minimum Wage: Increase the state minimum wage in three increments to $10.10 per hour by July 1, 2017; establish comparable worth as the standard for determining wage discrimination. House Floor Amendment filed but not adopted to lower the minimum wage increase to $8.00 per hour and adjust the rate each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
 Current Status:   3/11/2015 - Missing Action!
 All Bill Status:   2/13/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Appropriations and Revenue
2/11/2015 - received in Senate
2/10/2015 - floor amendment (2) filed
2/10/2015 - (H) THIRD READING; floor amendment (1) defeated; passed 56-43
2/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1
2/9/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1
2/6/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed
2/6/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 9, 2015
2/6/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/5/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/5/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/5/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
1/8/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB2.htm
 
HB3MEDICAL CANNABIS (STUMBO, GREG; Flood, Kelly) AN ACT relating to the medical use of cannabis. 
 Note:   Medical Marijuana: Legalize the sale and use of medical marijuana. House Floor Amendment filed to add comprehensive anti-heroin provisions.
 Current Status:   2/12/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
1/8/2015 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
1/8/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB3.htm
 
HB8INTERPERSONAL PROTECTIVE ORDERS (TILLEY, JOHN; Jenkins, Joni L.; Belcher, Linda; Benvenuti, Robert; Burch, Tom; Clark, Larry; Crimm, Ron; Denham, Mike; Graham, Derrick; Harris, Chris; Howard, Cluster; Imes, Kenny; King, Martha; Marzian, Mary Lou; McKee, Thomas; Nelson, Rick; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Richards, Jody; Riner, Tom; Schamore, Dean; Smart, Rita; Steele, Fitz; Stone, Wilson; Watkins, Gerald; Wayne, Jim; Westrom, Susan; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT relating to interpersonal protective orders. 
 Note:   Restricted Contact: Create a new Interpersonal Protection Order available to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking that would prohibit unauthorized contact between individuals.
 Current Status:   4/1/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/25/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/25/2015 - (H) Passed 100-0
3/25/2015 - House Concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/24/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/24/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/24/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 37-1 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/24/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/SCA 1T, SCS 1
3/23/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/SCA 1T, SCS 1
3/11/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3/4/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/3/2015 - (S) FIRST READING w/ SCS 1, SCA 1T, to Regular Calendar
3/3/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/3/2015 - Senate Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/26/2015 - Senate Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
2/13/2015 - received in Senate
2/12/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1)
2/12/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1
2/11/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
2/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2015
2/11/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/10/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Regular Calendar
2/10/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/10/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/6/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Judiciary
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB8.htm
 
HB10TAX CREDITS (MILLS, TERRY; Wayne, Jim) AN ACT relating to tax credits for hiring legally blind or severely disabled individuals. 
 Note:   Goodwill Tax Credit: Create an income tax credit for those who contract with a Kentucky nonprofit organization for services provided by individuals who are blind or severely disabled.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB10.htm
 
HB24DEXTROMETHORPHAN ABUSE (STEELE, FITZ; Couch, Tim; Santoro, Sal) AN ACT relating to dextromethorphan abuse. 
 Note:   Dextromethorphan Sales: Prohibit the sale of products containing dextromethorphan as the only active ingredient to anyone under age 18. Amended in House to include all products containing dex; reduce penalties for sales to minors; establish fines for minors attempting to purchase.
 Current Status:   3/19/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/11/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/10/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/10/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 34-2
3/10/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/9/2015 - (S) SECOND READING to Rules as Consent Bill
3/9/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/9/2015 - Senate Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/5/2015 - Senate Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/4/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Judiciary
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
3/4/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
3/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
3/2/2015 - received in Senate
3/2/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 93-1 with Committee Substitute
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/26/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/25/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Regular Calendar
2/25/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/25/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/23/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Judiciary
1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
8/14/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB24.htm
 
HB25TAX HOLIDAYS (STEELE, FITZ; AN ACT relating to sales and use tax holidays and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Sales Tax Holiday: Establish an annual sales tax holiday during the first weekend of August for clothing under $100; school supplies; computers under $1,200 and computer supplies under $500.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
8/14/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB25.htm
 
HB35ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION (CRIMM, RON; Linder, Brian) AN ACT relating to the promotion of organ and tissue donation. 
 Note:   Employer Tax Credit: Create an employer tax credit for paid leave provided an employee who is an organ donor.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
9/11/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB35.htm
 
HB36SALES AND USE TAX (CRIMM, RON; AN ACT relating to sales and use taxation. 
 Note:   Vendor Compensation: Increase the cap on the sales tax vendor allowance from $50 to $250 per return.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
9/11/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB36.htm
 
HB40EXPUNGEMENT (OWENS, DARRYL; Owens, Darryl; Clark, Larry; Dossett, Myron; Graham, Derrick; Greer, Jeff; Meeks, Reginald; Moffett, Phil; Simpson, Arnold; Wayne, Jim; Westrom, Susan; Wuchner, Addia; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT relating to criminal records. 
 Note:   Felony Record Expungement: Permit the expungement of certain criminal records involving Class D felonies. Amended in House to limit introduction of evidence regarding expunged crimes in lawsuits alleging negligence.
 Current Status:   3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/26/2015 - received in Senate
2/25/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 84-14 with Committee Substitute
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2/24/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
2/24/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/13/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Judiciary
2/10/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed
2/10/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Judiciary
2/10/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
2/10/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/9/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Judiciary
2/9/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/9/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/4/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
9/24/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB40.htm
 
HB41SUBSTANCE ABUSE (BURCH, TOM; Belcher, Linda) AN ACT relating to treatment of substance abuse. 
 Note:   Controlled Substances: Require Medicaid to reimburse providers for substance abuse treatment; allows peace officers to receive a prescription for naloxone and administer the drug in overdose situations. Create a treatment taskforce and regional wraparound treatment teams for opioid addiction.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
9/26/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB41.htm
 
HB43SMOKING IN PUBLIC (WESTROM, SUSAN; Watkins, David) AN ACT prohibiting smoking in public places and places of employment. 
 Note:   Statewide Smoking Ban: Ban smoking in all workplaces and businesses open to the public.
 Current Status:   1/8/2015 - (H) WITHDRAWN
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
10/8/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB43.htm
 
HB50CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (WUCHNER, ADDIA; Fischer, Joseph M.; Crimm, Ron; Santoro, Sal; York, Jill) AN ACT relating to controlled substances and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Controlled Substances: Comprehensively revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of Schedule I drugs; permit the prescribing and dispensing of Naloxone to peace officers, first responders and school administrators. EMERGENCY
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
10/24/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB50.htm
 
HB51ZOHYDRO (WUCHNER, ADDIA; Fischer, Joseph M.) AN ACT relating to Zohydro. 
 Note:   Zohydro: Classify the single-agent formulation of hydrocodone bitartrate (Zohydro) as a Schedule I controlled substance until the drug is available in an FDA-approved tamper-resistant formulation.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
10/24/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB51.htm
 
HB53SUBSTANCE ABUSE (KEENE, DENNIS; AN ACT relating to substance abuse and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Controlled Substances: Comprehensively revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of Schedule I drugs; classify the single-agent formulation of hydrocodone bitartrate (Zohydro) as a Schedule I controlled substance until the drug is available in an FDA-approved tamper-resistant formulation; permit the prescribing and dispensing of Naloxone to peace officers and first responders. EMERGENCY
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
10/31/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB53.htm
 
HB57PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (DONOHUE, JEFFERY; AN ACT relating to public procurement. 
 Note:   Public Procurement: Establish a preference for American and Kentucky-made steel, iron and manufactured goods for state and local construction projects.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House State Government
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
11/12/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB57.htm
 
HB60DUI (KEENE, DENNIS; Benvenuti, Robert; Clark, Larry; Collins, Hubert; Crimm, Ron; Denham, Mike; Donohue, Jeffery; Greer, Jeff; Imes, Kenny; Jenkins, Joni L.; McKee, Thomas; Meyer, Russ A.; Nelson, Rick; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Richards, Jody; Santoro, Sal; Schamore, Dean; Steele, Fitz; Stone, Wilson; Tipton, James; Watkins, David; Westrom, Susan; Wuchner, Addia) AN ACT relating to driving under the influence. 
 Note:   DUI: Replace the hardship license for first time DUI offenses with an ignition interlock license.
 Current Status:   3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/26/2015 - received in Senate
2/25/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24, 2015
2/13/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/12/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Regular Calendar
2/12/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/11/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Judiciary
1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
11/18/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB60.htm
 
HB61CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (BANTA, KIM; AN ACT relating to controlled substances. 
 Note:   Controlled Substances: Comprehensively revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of Schedule I drugs; permit the prescribing and dispensing of Naloxone to peace officers and first responders.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
11/20/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB61.htm
 
HB66PERSONAL COMMUNICATION DEVICES (BURCH, TOM; Wayne, Jim) AN ACT relating to the use of a personal communication device while operating a motor vehicle. 
 Note:   Cell Phone Restrictions: Prohibit the use of a personal communication device while operating a vehicle unless a "hands free" device is used.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Transportation
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/2/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB66.htm
 
HB69COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS (BURCH, TOM; Belcher, Linda; DeWeese, Bob; Glenn, Jim; Riggs, Steven) AN ACT relating to removing barriers to colorectal cancer screening. 
 Note:   Cost Saving Demonstration Projects/DME Providers: Amended in Senate to establish the requirements for cost savings demonstration projects for the state employee health plan; and the state Medicaid plan; Senate Floor Amendment filed to set standards for reciprocal licenses for DME providers in surrounding states. House concurred in Senate changes
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/11/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/11/2015 - (H) Passed 74-25
3/11/2015 - House Concurred w/SFA 1
3/11/2015 - House Concurred w/SCS 1
3/11/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1)
3/10/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/10/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 34-2 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1)
3/10/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/9/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
3/9/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/4/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - Senate Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/12/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
2/10/2015 - received in Senate
2/9/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
2/9/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 66-30 with Committee Substitute
2/9/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/6/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 9, 2015
2/6/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/5/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Regular Calendar
2/5/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/5/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
1/8/2015 - (H) reassigned to committee House Health and Welfare
1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/4/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB69.htm
 
HB71DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT (JENKINS, JONI L.; Meeks, Reginald; Richards, Jody; Westrom, Susan) AN ACT relating to treatment for alcohol and other drug abuse. 
 Note:   HB 71 (Rep. Joni Jenkins, D-Shively)-Medicaid Provider Appeals/ ABC Revisions & Clean Up: Originally amended in Senate Committee to establish a process for Medicaid providers to appeal reimbursement by MCOs and to require a $100 fee for the non-prevailing party; Later amended in Senate Committee to remove Medicaid provider provisions and instead amend various sections of law regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages including clarifying local prohibitions on Election Day sales, expanding privileges of sampling licenses and establishing common renewal dates for most state and local licenses (Pharmacy; Alcoholic Beverage Sales)
 Current Status:   3/24/2015 - received in House w/Letter
 All Bill Status:   3/24/2015 - (S) THIRD READING; Committee Substitute (1) withdrawn; committee amendment (1-title) withdrawn; passed 31-7 with Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (2-title)
3/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24, 2015
3/24/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably w/ SCS 1, SCA 1, SCA 1T, SCA 2T, SCS 2, to Rules as Consent Bill
3/24/2015 - (S) recommitted to committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
3/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/SCA 1T, SCS 1
3/23/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 23, 2015
3/11/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/10/2015 - (S) FIRST READING w/ SCS 1, SCA 1T, to Regular Calendar
3/10/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/10/2015 - Senate Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
2/27/2015 - received in Senate
2/26/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 90-1
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/25/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/25/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/25/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/23/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/23/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/23/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/17/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/5/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB71.htm
 
HB77DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS (RIGGS, STEVEN; Belcher, Linda) AN ACT relating to prohibiting various state and local governmental entities from procuring goods and services from delinquent taxpayers. 
 Note:   Government Purchasing: Prohibit state and local agencies from purchasing goods and services from vendors with delinquent tax bills.
 Current Status:   2/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House State Government
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House State Government
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/9/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB77.htm
 
HB78CHARITY AUCTIONS (HEATH, RICHARD; Imes, Kenny; Meade, David; Rader, Marie) AN ACT relating to charity auctions. 
 Note:   Sales Tax Exemption-Charitable Auctions: Exempt items sold at a charitable auction from the sales tax.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/9/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB78.htm
 
HB83CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (BRATCHER, KEVIN D.; AN ACT relating to controlled substances. 
 Note:   Controlled Substances: Comprehensively revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of Schedule I drugs; permit the prescribing and dispensing of Naloxone to peace officers and first responders.
 Current Status:   1/8/2015 - (H) WITHDRAWN
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/10/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB83.htm
 
HB90FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WINE LICENSES (CLARK, LARRY; Koenig, Adam) AN ACT relating to retail food establishment wine licenses. 
 Note:   Grocery Wine Licenses: Authorize the issuance of a license for the retail sale of wine by the package at large grocery stores.
 Current Status:   2/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Licensing and Occupations
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Licensing and Occupations
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/10/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB90.htm
 
HB93RARE PLANT PROTECTION (KAY II, JAMES; Denham, Mike; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT relating to rare plant protection. 
 Note:   Endangered Plants: Authorize the Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission to create listing and regulate the taking of endangered plants; require sellers to register with the commission. House Floor Amendments filed to exempt government agencies and utilities from the provision of the bill.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Rules
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5P,6T,7
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5P,6T,7
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5P,6T,7
3/5/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5P,6T,7
3/4/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5P,6T,7
3/3/2015 - floor amendment (7) filed to Committee Substitute
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6T
3/2/2015 - floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (6-title) filed
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1/ HFA 1,2,3,4
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4
2/23/2015 - floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (3) filed
2/14/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2
2/13/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) filed to the bill
2/13/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/12/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/9/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS1
2/6/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/5/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 6,2015
2/5/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/4/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Regular Calendar
2/4/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/4/2015 - House Agriculture and Small Business, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Agriculture and Small Business
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/11/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB93.htm
 
HB96MINIMUM WAGE (MEEKS, REGINALD; AN ACT relating to minimum wage. 
 Note:   Local Minimum Wage: Specifically allow local governments to establish a minimum wage in excess of the state minimum wage.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Local Government
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/11/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB96.htm
 
HB97CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (WUCHNER, ADDIA; AN ACT relating to controlled substances and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Controlled Substances: Comprehensively revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of Schedule I drugs; permit the prescribing and dispensing of Naloxone to peace officers, first responders and school administrators. EMERGENCY
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) WITHDRAWN
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
10/24/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB97.htm
 
HB99HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS (KAY II, JAMES; AN ACT relating to health benefit plans which include a tiered formulary for prescription drugs. 
 Note:   Health Benefit Plans: Require health benefit plans that cover prescription drugs to limit co-pays and coinsurance.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) WITHDRAWN
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/12/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB99.htm
 
HB100EPAD (KAY II, JAMES; Meeks, Reginald; Richards, Jody) AN ACT relating to energy project assessment districts or EPAD. 
 Note:   Financing of Energy Efficiency Projects: Allow local governments to establish a program to assist with the financing of private commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/11/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/11/2015 - (H) Passed 85-13
3/11/2015 - House Concurred in Senate Committee Substitute
3/11/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute
3/11/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/11/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 35-1 with Committee Substitute
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day; w/ SCS 1
3/10/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/9/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/4/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - Senate Natural Resources and Energy, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/12/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Natural Resources and Energy
2/10/2015 - received in Senate
2/9/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 66-32 with Committee Substitute
2/9/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/6/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 9, 2015
2/6/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/5/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Regular Calendar
2/5/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/5/2015 - House Tourism Development and Energy, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Tourism Development and Energy
1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Tourism Development and Energy
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/12/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB100.htm
 
HB103EMINENT DOMAIN (FLOYD, DAVID; King, Martha) AN ACT relating to eminent domain. 
 Note:   Eminent Domain: Exclude liquid natural gas from the definition of oil and gas, and require natural gas pipelines to meet a public use standard for condemnation.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/12/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB103.htm
 
HB105NALOXONE (TILLEY, JOHN; Belcher, Linda) AN ACT relating to naloxone and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Naloxone Prescribing: Allow pharmacists to prescribe Naloxone subject to standards promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. EMERGENCY
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/12/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB105.htm
 
HB112CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (DENHAM, MIKE; AN ACT relating to controlled substances and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Controlled Substances: Comprehensively revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of Schedule I drugs; permit the prescribing and dispensing of Naloxone to peace officers and first responders. EMERGENCY
 Current Status:   1/8/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB112.htm
 
HB118HISTORIC STRUCTURE TAX CREDIT (KEENE, DENNIS; Westrom, Susan; Collins, Hubert; Combs, Leslie; Denham, Mike; Greer, Jeff; Harris, Chris; Howard, Cluster; Marzian, Mary Lou; Meeks, Reginald; Simpson, Arnold) AN ACT relating to tax credits for rehabilitation of certified historic structures. 
 Note:   Tax Credits: Change the existing tax credit for rehabilitation of certified historic properties by making the tax credit fully refundable.
 Current Status:   1/8/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB118.htm
 
HB119ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION (WUCHNER, ADDIA; Fischer, Joseph M.; Imes, Kenny) AN ACT relating to administrative regulations. 
 Note:   Administrative Regulations: Delay the effective date of any regulatory change that has a major economic impact until legislation ratifying the change has been approved.
 Current Status:   3/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House State Government
 All Bill Status:   3/9/2015 - Missing Action!
1/8/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House State Government
1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB119.htm
 
HB126DRUG COURT (TILLEY, JOHN; Belcher, Linda; Simpson, Arnold) AN ACT relating to drug court. 
 Note:   Expungement of Drug Offenses: Allow for discretionary expungement of drug offenses, including felony drug convictions, after successful completion of drug court.
 Current Status:   1/8/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB126.htm
 
HB132TAXATION (WAYNE, JIM; Burch, Tom; Jenkins, Joni L.; Marzian, Mary Lou; Meeks, Reginald; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Riner, Tom) AN ACT relating to taxation. 
 Note:   Tax Reform: Overhaul Kentucky's tax system including expansion of the sales tax base to include specific services; removing limitations on property tax revenue; requiring unitary reporting and the decoupling of Kentucky's estate tax from the changes to federal tax. Raise additional revenue by increasing tobacco taxes; raising minimum price used to calculate fuel taxes; and making current economic development tax credits expire. Reduce vendor compensation for fuel tax collection from 2.25 to one percent.
 Current Status:   3/9/2015 - Senate Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   1/8/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB132.htm
 
HB135DUI (HARMON, MIKE; Benvenuti, Robert; DuPlessis, Jim; Keene, Dennis; Tipton, James) AN ACT relating to driving under the influence. 
 Note:   DUI: Restructure the penalties for DUI from a four-tiered system to a three-tiered system; expand the look back period from previous offenses from five years to 10 years and allows for forfeiture of vehicle if the offender has previously had their license revoked.
 Current Status:   1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/7/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB135.htm
 
HB139EMERGENCY ALLERGY TREATMENT (WUCHNER, ADDIA; Westrom, Susan) AN ACT relating to emergency allergy treatment. 
 Note:   Epi-pens: Permit authorized entities, including restaurants, to stockpile epi-pens for use in case of emergencies. Require training in administration of epi-pens to be eligible.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Rules
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
3/5/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
3/4/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/23/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/23/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24, 2015
2/13/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/12/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Consent Calendar
2/12/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/12/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
1/7/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB139.htm
 
HB140PRESCRIPTION REFILLS (WUCHNER, ADDIA; Watkins, David) AN ACT relating to the synchronization of prescription refills. 
 Note:   Medication Synchronization: Allow a patient to purchase all of their medications on the same day; require insurers to prorate patient copays.
 Current Status:   1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
 All Bill Status:   1/8/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB140.htm
 
HB145PUBLIC SMOKING (WESTROM, SUSAN; Watkins, David; Burch, Tom; Butler, Denver; Clark, Larry; Combs, Leslie; Crimm, Ron; DeWeese, Bob; Donohue, Jeffery; Flood, Kelly; Glenn, Jim; Graham, Derrick; Greer, Jeff; Harris, Chris; Jenkins, Joni L.; Marzian, Mary Lou; Owens, Darryl; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Smart, Rita; Stumbo, Greg; Thompson, Tommy; Tilley, John; Watkins, Gerald; Wayne, Jim) AN ACT prohibiting smoking in public places and places of employment. 
 Note:   Statewide Smoking Ban: Ban smoking in all workplaces and businesses open to the public. Amended in House to exempt cigar bar and private clubs and to clarify that local smoking bans will remain in effect.
 Current Status:   3/11/2015 - (S) discharge petition filed
 All Bill Status:   2/20/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection
2/19/2015 - received in Senate
2/13/2015 - (H) THIRD READING; floor amendments (5) and (12) defeated; passed 51-46 with floor amendments (1) (10) and (13)
2/13/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12,13,14
2/12/2015 - floor amendments (11) (12) (13) and (14) filed
2/12/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10
2/11/2015 - floor amendment (10) filed
2/11/2015 - floor amendment (8) withdrawn
2/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2015
2/10/2015 - floor amendments (6) (7) (8) and (9) filed
2/9/2015 - floor amendments (3) (4) and (5) filed
2/6/2015 - floor amendments (1) and (2) filed
2/6/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/5/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/5/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/5/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
1/8/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB145.htm
 
HB146HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS (KAY II, JAMES; Crimm, Ron; Donohue, Jeffery; Marzian, Mary Lou; Meredith, Michael; Wayne, Jim) AN ACT relating to health benefit plans which include a tiered formulary for prescription drugs. 
 Note:   Health Benefit Plans: Require health benefit plans that cover prescription drugs to limit co-pays and coinsurance.
 Current Status:   1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
 All Bill Status:   1/8/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB146.htm
 
HB147KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (GRAHAM, DERRICK; Harris, Chris; Howard, Cluster; Richards, Jody; Riggs, Steven; Schamore, Dean; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Historical Society. 
 Note:   Historical Society Authority: Expand the power of the Society to include education and engagement of the public on issues.
 Current Status:   3/30/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/24/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/23/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 37-0
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/9/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/4/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - Senate State and Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/12/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
2/10/2015 - received in Senate
2/9/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 98-0
2/9/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/6/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/6/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/6/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2/6/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/5/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
2/5/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/5/2015 - House State Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House State Government
1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House State Government
1/8/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB147.htm
 
HB155SALES AND USE TAX (MEREDITH, MICHAEL; Upchurch, Ken; Heath, Richard; Quarles, Ryan ; Shell, Jonathan; Tipton, James; Turner, Tommy; Webber, Russell; Westrom, Susan) AN ACT relating to sales and use tax. 
 Note:   Sales Tax Exemption-Bees: Exempt bees and bee-keeping supplies from the sales tax.
 Current Status:   1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   1/8/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB155.htm
 
HB156FIREFIGHTERS (BUTLER, DENVER; Benvenuti, Robert; Couch, Tim; Denham, Mike; Donohue, Jeffery; Flood, Kelly; Greer, Jeff; Harmon, Mike; Horlander, Dennis; Jenkins, Joni L.; King, Martha; Meyer, Russ A.; Mills, Terry; Nelson, Rick; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Short, John; Westrom, Susan; Wuchner, Addia; Yonts, Brent; York, Jill) AN ACT relating to firefighters. 
 Note:   Workers' Compensation-Occupational Disease: Establish a rebuttable presumption that cancer is an occupational disease for firefighters.
 Current Status:   3/10/2015 - (S) reassigned to committee Senate Committee on Committees
 All Bill Status:   3/4/2015 - (S) reassigned to committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection
2/26/2015 - received in Senate
2/25/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 96-2
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2/24/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
2/24/2015 - House Appropriations and Revenue, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/13/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/9/2015 - (H) recommitted to committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/6/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/5/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/5/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/5/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/3/2015 - (H) reassigned to committee House Labor and Industry
1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Local Government
1/8/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB156.htm
 
HB157DRUG TAXATION (MEREDITH, MICHAEL; Quarles, Ryan ; DeCesare, Jim; Heath, Richard; Kay II, James; Mayfield, Donna; Miles, Suzanne; Osborne, David W.; Rowland, Bart; Rudy, Steven; Schamore, Dean; Shell, Jonathan; Stone, Wilson; Tipton, James; Webber, Russell; Westrom, Susan) AN ACT relating to the taxation of drugs used in the production of cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, llamas, alpacas, buffalo, aquatic organisms, cervids, ratite birds, or equine. 
 Note:   Sales Tax Exemption-Animal Health Products: Exempt drugs used in the treatment or prevention of diseases in various farm animals from the sales tax.
 Current Status:   3/2/2015 - House Agriculture and Small Business, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Agriculture and Small Business
1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Agriculture and Small Business
1/8/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB157.htm
 
HB161TAXATION (NELSON, RICK; AN ACT relating to taxation. 
 Note:   Tax Exemptions-"Promise Zones": Provide state tax exemptions to small businesses located in federally designated "Promise Zones."
 Current Status:   1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   1/8/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB161.htm
 
HB162EXPUNGEMENT (RINER, TOM; AN ACT relating to expungement. 
 Note:   Misdemeanor Expungement: Permit the expungement of multiple misdemeanor convictions.
 Current Status:   1/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/8/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB162.htm
 
HB164VETERAN EMPLOYMENT (PULLIN, TANYA; Belcher, Linda; Benvenuti, Robert; Clark, Larry; Collins, Hubert; Denham, Mike; Greer, Jeff; Harris, Chris; Howard, Cluster; King, Martha; McKee, Thomas; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Richards, Jody; Schamore, Dean; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT relating to employment opportunities for veterans. 
 Note:   Veterans Hiring Preference: Establish protections for private employers giving preference to veterans in hiring from employment discrimination laws.
 Current Status:   4/1/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/24/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/24/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 38-0
3/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24, 2015
3/10/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/9/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/9/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/9/2015 - Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/13/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection
2/11/2015 - received in Senate
2/10/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute
2/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/6/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2/6/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/5/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Consent Calendar
2/5/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/5/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/3/2015 - (H) reassigned to committee House Labor and Industry
2/3/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety
1/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB164.htm
 
HB167FUEL TAXES (BECHLER, LYNN; AN ACT relating to motor fuel taxes. 
 Note:   Motor Fuels Tax: Fix average wholesale price of gasoline used to calculate the motor fuels at the July 1, 2015 rate.
 Current Status:   2/3/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   1/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB167.htm
 
HB168INCOMPATIBLE LICENSES (STUMBO, GREG; Bell, Johnny; Combs, Leslie; Flood, Kelly; Kay II, James; Meredith, Michael; Meyer, Russ A.; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Santoro, Sal; Tilley, John; Westrom, Susan; Wuchner, Addia) AN ACT relating to incompatible licenses. 
 Note:   ABC-Malt Beverages: Prohibit a licensed brewer from holding a malt beverage distributor license or a malt beverage package license. House floor amendments filed but not adopted to exempt brewers currently holding a distributor license from the prohibition and to allow direct sale to retailers of malt beverages produced in Kentucky by licensed brewers and microbrewers. Senate Floor Amendment filed but later withdrawn to exempt brewers currently holding a distributor license and allow brewers to hold no more than two distributors license.
 Current Status:   3/20/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/9/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/9/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/9/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/4/2015 - (S) THIRD READING; floor amendment (1) withdrawn; passed 23-13
3/4/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/ SFA 1
3/3/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed
3/3/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 4, 2015
3/3/2015 - (S) SECOND READING to Consent Calendar
3/3/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/3/2015 - Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
3/2/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
3/2/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/27/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
2/25/2015 - received in Senate
2/24/2015 - (H) THIRD READING; floor amendments (3) and (6) defeated; passed 67-31
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1,2T,3,4,5,6
2/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24, 2015
2/13/2015 - floor amendments (5) and (6) filed
2/13/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/12/2015 - floor amendments (1) (2-title) (3) and (4) filed
2/12/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/12/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/12/2015 - House Economic Development, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Economic Development
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Economic Development
1/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB168.htm
 
HB172UNDERGROUND FACILITY PROTECTION (RIGGS, STEVEN; Crimm, Ron; Greer, Jeff; Horlander, Dennis; Santoro, Sal) AN ACT relating to underground facility protection. 
 Note:   Call Before You Dig: Extend time for utilities to mark large excavation projects from two days to five.
 Current Status:   3/20/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/11/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/11/2015 - floor amendment (3) filed
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/11/2015 - received in House
3/11/2015 - (S) THIRD READING; floor amendments (1-title) and (2) withdrawn; passed 36-0
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3/10/2015 - floor amendments (1-title) and (2) filed
3/10/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/9/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/9/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/9/2015 - Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection
2/25/2015 - received in Senate
2/24/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/17/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/13/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/12/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13, 2015
2/12/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/12/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 17, 2015
2/12/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/11/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Consent Calendar
2/11/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/11/2015 - House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety
2/3/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety
1/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB172.htm
 
HB184CONSUMER PROTECTION (MAYFIELD, DONNA; Hale, David; Miles, Suzanne; York, Jill) AN ACT relating to consumer protection. 
 Note:   Gas Price Gouging: Establish civil penalties for violation of existing price gouging laws regarding motor fuels.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB184.htm
 
HB189MANUFACTURED HOMES (COMBS, LESLIE; Harris, Chris; Howard, Cluster; Short, John) AN ACT relating to the equitable treatment of manufactured homes. 
 Note:   Sales Tax Exemption-Manufactured Homes: Exempt from sales and use tax 50 percent of the price of a new manufactured home.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB189.htm
 
HB195PROCUREMENT (DENHAM, MIKE; AN ACT relating to procurement. 
 Note:   Procurement: Specify when the state purchasing rules apply to local governments.
 Current Status:   2/26/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
 All Bill Status:   2/24/2015 - received in Senate
2/23/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute
2/17/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/13/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/12/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13, 2015
2/12/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/12/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 17, 2015
2/12/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/11/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Consent Calendar
2/11/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/11/2015 - House Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/6/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Local Government
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Local Government
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB195.htm
 
HB196STATE LANDS AND BUILDINGS (YONTS, BRENT; AN ACT relating to states land and buildings. 
 Note:   Electrical Permits: Amended in House to define repairs and alterations to existing electrical systems that require permits.
 Current Status:   3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
 All Bill Status:   2/26/2015 - received in Senate
2/25/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 96-0 with committee amendment (1), floor amendments (1) and (2-title)
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCA 1, HFA 1,2T
2/24/2015 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCA 1
2/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24, 2015
2/13/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/12/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCA 1, to Regular Calendar
2/12/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/12/2015 - House State Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House State Government
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House State Government
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB196.htm
 
HB197INCARCERATION (YONTS, BRENT; AN ACT relating to incarceration. 
 Note:   Parole for Class D Felons: Grant automatic parole for non-violent class D felons after 15 percent or two months of sentenced is served, whichever is longer.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) WITHDRAWN
 All Bill Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB197.htm
 
HB198DISTILLERIES (KEENE, DENNIS; Dossett, Myron; Mills, Terry; Osborne, David W.; Simpson, Arnold) AN ACT relating to distilleries. 
 Note:   Distillery Drink Sales: Allow a distiller in wet territory to sell distilled spirits by the drink on the premises.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Rules
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/5/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/4/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/17/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/13/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/12/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13, 2015
2/12/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/12/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 17, 2015
2/12/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/11/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
2/11/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/11/2015 - House Licensing and Occupations, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/6/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB198.htm
 
HB203CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS (PULLIN, TANYA; Sinnette, Kevin) AN ACT relating to campaign finance reports. 
 Note:   Campaign Contribution Limits: Amended in Conference Committee to increase campaign contribution limits.
 Current Status:   3/25/2015 - Bill defeated 43-49
 All Bill Status:   3/25/2015 - Free Conference Committee report adopted in House FCCR
3/25/2015 - Free Conference Committee report filed in House
3/25/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/25/2015 - (S) Passed 28-10
3/25/2015 - Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate
3/25/2015 - Free Conference Committee report filed in Senate
3/24/2015 - (S) Conference Committee report filed in (H) and (S) Cannot Agree
3/24/2015 - Free Conference Committee Appointed in House
3/24/2015 - Missing Action! Cannot Agree
3/11/2015 - Conference Committee Appointed in House Rep. Bell– CHR; Rep. Combs; Rep. Hoover; Rep. Short; Rep. Sinnette; Rep. Watkins, D
3/11/2015 - received in House
3/11/2015 - Conference Committee Appointed in Senate Sen. Thayer - CHR, Sen. Wise, Sen. Turner
3/11/2015 - Senate Refused to Recede from Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/10/2015 - received in Senate w/ Letter
3/10/2015 - House Refused to Concur in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/10/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/9/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 28-8 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/4/2015 - (S) SECOND READING to Rules
3/4/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - Senate State and Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate State and Local Government
3/3/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
3/3/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
2/13/2015 - received in Senate
2/12/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 98-0
2/12/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/11/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/11/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13, 2015
2/11/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/10/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
2/10/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/10/2015 - House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/5/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB203.htm
 
HB206WORKERS COMPENSATION (MEREDITH, MICHAEL; Nelson, Rick; Bechler, Lynn; Hale, David; King, Martha; Pullin, Tanya) AN ACT relating to workers' compensation and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Workers' Compensation Reform: House Floor Amendment filed to increase attorney fees, extend income benefits until five years after injury or age 70, whichever is later, and raise factors used to calculate benefits.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Rules
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3P,4P,5,6
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3P,4P,5,6
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3P,4P,5,6
3/5/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3P,4P,5,6
3/4/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3P,4P,5,6
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3P,4P,5,6
3/2/2015 - floor amendment (6) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (5) filed
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3P,4P
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3P,4P
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3P, 4P
2/25/2015 - floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (3) filed
2/25/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2
2/24/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) filed
2/24/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26, 2015
2/23/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Consent Calendar
2/23/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/19/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/11/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB206.htm
 
HB213CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (TILLEY, JOHN; Jenkins, Joni L.; Adkins, Rocky; Belcher, Linda; Burch, Tom; Butler, Denver; Clark, Larry; Combs, Leslie; Coursey, Will; Denham, Mike; Donohue, Jeffery; Flood, Kelly; Graham, Derrick; Greer, Jeff; Harris, Chris; Kay II, James; Keene, Dennis; King, Martha; Marzian, Mary Lou; McKee, Thomas; Meyer, Russ A.; Mills, Terry; Nelson, Rick; Overly, Sannie; Rand, Rick; Richards, Jody; Riner, Tom; Schamore, Dean; Short, John; Simpson, Arnold; Steele, Fitz; Stone, Wilson; Thompson, Tommy; Watkins, David; Wayne, Jim; Westrom, Susan; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT relating to controlled substances and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Heroin: Comprehensively revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of Schedule I drugs; permit the prescribing and dispensing of Naloxone to peace officers and first responders; permit pharmacists to prescribe Naloxone subject to certification by the Board of Pharmacy.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - Senate Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/20/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
2/19/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
2/19/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
2/19/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/19/2015 - received in Senate
2/13/2015 - (H) THIRD READING; floor amendment (1) defeated; passed 98-0 with committee amendment (1), floor amendments (3) (5) and (6)
2/13/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCA 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6
2/12/2015 - floor amendments (3) (4) (5) and (6) filed
2/12/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13, 2015
2/11/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules
2/11/2015 - floor amendment (2) filed
2/11/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/11/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed
2/10/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Judiciary
2/10/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/10/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/10/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB213.htm
 
HB215INDEPENDENT DISTRICT BOARDS OF HEALTH (SANTORO, SAL; Wuchner, Addia) AN ACT relating to independent district boards of health. 
 Note:   Health Department Members: Reduce the number of members on independent district boards of health. Amended in House Committee to restrict boards of health from adopting rules in conflict with state law.
 Current Status:   3/11/2015 - (H) recommitted to committee House Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   3/3/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/2/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCA 1, to Regular Calendar
3/2/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
3/2/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/26/2015 - posting withdrawn
2/26/2015 - (H) WITHDRAWN from committee consideration
2/26/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB215.htm
 
HB218CIVIL RIGHTS (JENKINS, JONI L.; AN ACT relating to civil rights. 
 Note:   Worker Protections: Create worker protections for pregnancy or related conditions. Amended in House to limit the definition of other pregnancy related medical conditions to the federal definition.
 Current Status:   3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection
 All Bill Status:   2/27/2015 - received in Senate
2/26/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 95-0 with floor amendment (1)
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1
2/25/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed
2/25/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2/23/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/23/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/19/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/11/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB218.htm
 
HB220PRODUCTION OF EQUINE (QUARLES, RYAN ; Meredith, Michael; Denham, Mike; Linder, Brian; McKee, Thomas; Osborne, David W.; Stone, Wilson; Westrom, Susan) AN ACT relating to tangible personal property used in the production of equine. 
 Note:   Sales Tax Exemption- Equine Related Products: Exempt products used in the horse industry from the sales tax.
 Current Status:   3/10/2015 - (H) discharge petition filed
 All Bill Status:   3/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Appropriations and Revenue
3/4/2015 - Missing Action!
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB220.htm
 
HB224LICENSING (MARZIAN, MARY LOU; Butler, Denver; Osborne, David W.) AN ACT relating to licensing. 
 Note:   Create a new license for "authorized public consumption" for tailgating and bicycle bars. Amended in House to remove tailgating provisions
 Current Status:   3/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
 All Bill Status:   3/2/2015 - received in Senate
3/2/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 58-30 with Committee Substitute
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/26/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/25/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Consent Calendar
2/25/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/25/2015 - House Licensing and Occupations, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB224.htm
 
HB229ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (MARZIAN, MARY LOU; Butler, Denver; Flood, Kelly; Graham, Derrick; Greer, Jeff; Jenkins, Joni L.; Keene, Dennis; Meeks, Reginald; Mills, Terry; Owens, Darryl; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Simpson, Arnold; Smart, Rita; Wayne, Jim) AN ACT relating to economic development. 
 Note:   Renewable Energy Portfolio: Require electric suppliers to use more renewable energy as well as more efficient measures to increase energy savings; authorize regulations to define sustainable biomass.
 Current Status:   3/10/2015 - House Tourism Development and Energy, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   3/5/2015 - House Tourism Development and Energy, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Tourism Development and Energy
2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Tourism Development and Energy
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB229.htm
 
HB230EXPEDITED PARTNER THERAPY (MARZIAN, MARY LOU; AN ACT relating to expedited partner therapy. 
 Note:   Expedited Partner Therapy: Authorize physicians to prescribe for the treatment of partners of individuals with sexually transmitted diseases.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Rules
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/5/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/4/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/26/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/25/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
2/25/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/25/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/24/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/24/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/12/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB230.htm
 
HB238WELFARE RECIPIENTS (SHELL, JONATHAN; Mayfield, Donna; Meredith, Michael; Miles, Suzanne) AN ACT relating to photographic identification for welfare recipients. 
 Note:   Public Assistance ID: Require photo IDs on all public assistance benefit cards.
 Current Status:   3/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   3/9/2015 - (H) discharge petition filed
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB238.htm
 
HB240PLANNING AND ZONING (SINNETTE, KEVIN; Bratcher, Kevin D.; Keene, Dennis; Santoro, Sal; Stone, Wilson) AN ACT relating to planning and zoning. 
 Note:   Planning and Zoning: Require the filing of a supersedeas bond prior to appealing a final decision of the Circuit Court regarding planning and zoning. Amended in House to make bond discretionary.
 Current Status:   3/10/2015 - Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   3/9/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
3/9/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
3/9/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
3/9/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
3/4/2015 - received in Senate
3/3/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 88-7 with Committee Substitute
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/25/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Regular Calendar
2/25/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/25/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/11/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Judiciary
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB240.htm
 
HB246HOME MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS (RICHARDS, JODY; AN ACT relating to home medical equipment and service providers. 
 Note:   DME Providers: Set standards for reciprocal licenses for DME providers in surrounding states.
 Current Status:   2/11/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB246.htm
 
HB248HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (MARZIAN, MARY LOU; Wuchner, Addia) AN ACT relating to continuing education on human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. 
 Note:   HIV Continuing Education: Eliminate mandatory HIV/AIDS continuing education for healthcare providers. Amended in Senate to also permit authorized entities, including restaurants, to stockpile epi-pens for use in case of emergencies; Senate Floor Amendment filed but not adopted to permit medication synchronization when part of a plan between provider, patient, and pharmacist. House accepted Senate changes
 Current Status:   4/2/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/24/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/24/2015 - (H) Passed 99-0
3/24/2015 - House Concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/24/2015 - Missing Action!; for Concurrence
3/23/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title),
3/10/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/10/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/10/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/9/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
3/9/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/4/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - Senate Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
2/26/2015 - received in Senate
2/25/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 98-0 with floor amendment (1)
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1
2/24/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/23/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/23/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24, 2015
2/13/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/12/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
2/12/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/12/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB248.htm
 
HB251TRANSPORTATION (DENHAM, MIKE; AN ACT relating to transportation. 
 Note:   Vehicle Headlights: Require use of headlights on most vehicles when it is raining or snowing.
 Current Status:   2/10/2015 - House Transportation, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/6/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Transportation
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Transportation
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB251.htm
 
HB253NALOXONE (WATKINS, DAVID; Belcher, Linda; Burch, Tom; Glenn, Jim; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Simpson, Arnold) AN ACT relating to naloxone administration and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Naloxone: Permit the prescribing and dispensing of Naloxone to peace officers and first responders.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Rules
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/5/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/4/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26, 2015
2/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Rules
2/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24, 2015
2/13/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/12/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
2/12/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/12/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB253.htm
 
HB256MISCLASSIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES (OVERLY, SANNIE; Stumbo, Greg; Adkins, Rocky; Bell, Johnny; Butler, Denver; Clark, Larry; Collins, Hubert; Combs, Leslie; Donohue, Jeffery; Harris, Chris; Howard, Cluster; Jenkins, Joni L.; Marzian, Mary Lou; Meyer, Russ A.; Richards, Jody; Schamore, Dean; Westrom, Susan; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT relating to misclassification of employees in the construction industry. 
 Note:   Employee Misclassification: Set standards to be used by the Labor Cabinet to determine what constitutes an "independent contractor" in the construction industry. House Floor Amendments filed to change the membership on the Workers' Compensation Funding Commission and to reduce the Special Fund assessment.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Rules
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7T
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7T
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7T
3/5/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7T
3/4/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7T
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7T
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7T
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1, HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7T
2/26/2015 - floor amendments (4) (5) and (6) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) (2) (3) and (7-title) filed
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably w/HCS 1, to Rules
2/26/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/24/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/24/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
2/24/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/23/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/23/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/19/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/11/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB256.htm
 
HB259UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (KAY II, JAMES; AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. 
 Note:   Unemployment Insurance: Allow relocated military spouses to qualify for UI benefits.
 Current Status:   2/26/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/11/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB259.htm
 
HB261DEFERRED COMPENSATION (KING, MARTHA; Koenig, Adam; Adkins, Rocky; Bell, Johnny; Kay II, James; McKee, Thomas; Meyer, Russ A.; Richards, Jody; Simpson, Arnold; Stone, Wilson; Stumbo, Greg; Watkins, David; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT relating to small business deferred compensation. 
 Note:   Small Business Retirement Programs: Establish the Kentucky Retirement Account Program and require employers without retirement programs to participate unless they opt-out.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - House Agriculture and Small Business, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - House Agriculture and Small Business, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Agriculture and Small Business
2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Agriculture and Small Business
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB261.htm
 
HB267DRIVING CERTIFICATES (CLARK, LARRY; AN ACT relating to certificates for driving. 
 Note:   Citizen Driving Certificate: Create a non-citizen driving certificate that would be valid only in Kentucky.
 Current Status:   2/17/2015 - House Transportation, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/12/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Transportation
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Transportation
2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB267.htm
 
HB269DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (KOENIG, ADAM; AN ACT relating to domestic violence. 
 Note:   Restricted Contact: Expand eligibility for Domestic Violence orders that restrict contact between individuals
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB269.htm
 
HB272PIPELINE SAFETY (FLOYD, DAVID; Mills, Terry; Riner, Tom) AN ACT relating to pipeline safety and making an appropriation therefor. 
 Note:   Pipeline Safety: Levy an annual assessment on pipeline operators to finance safety training and spill response.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed
 All Bill Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Tourism Development and Energy
2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB272.htm
 
HB273URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SCHAMORE, DEAN; Keene, Dennis; Meeks, Reginald) AN ACT relating to urban development. 
 Note:   Rehabilitation of Abandoned Buildings: Establish a tax credit at both the state and local level to encourage rehabilitation of abandoned buildings.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB273.htm
 
HB277WORKERS COMPENSATION (DECESARE, JIM; Osborne, David W.) AN ACT relating to workers compensation. 
 Note:   Workers' Compensation Special Fund: Direct agency to pursue early settlement of Special Fund claims and limit the amount of Special Fund assessment revenues that can be used to finance Labor Cabinet programs.
 Current Status:   2/11/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
 All Bill Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB277.htm
 
HB285INCARCERATION (YONTS, BRENT; AN ACT relating to incarceration. 
 Note:   Class D Felons: Mandate parole for individuals convicted of non-violent Class D felonies including theft.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB285.htm
 
HB286CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS (YONTS, BRENT; AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. 
 Note:   Crime Classification: Create "gross misdemeanor" as a new classification in which the term of imprisonment would be between 12 and 24 months.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB286.htm
 
HB293UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (COLLINS, HUBERT; AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance. 
 Note:   Unemployment Insurance Eligibility: Exempt seasonal employees from the one-week waiting period before being eligible for benefits.
 Current Status:   2/26/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/11/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB293.htm
 
HB294WORKERS COMPENSATION (SINNETTE, KEVIN; Bell, Johnny; Short, John; Stumbo, Greg) AN ACT relating to workers compensation. 
 Note:   Workers' Compensation Reform: Increase attorney fees, extend income benefits until five years after injury or age 70, whichever is later, or raise factors used to calculate benefits. Amended in House committee to increase multipliers used to calculate benefits.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - (H) WITHDRAWN
 All Bill Status:   2/25/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCA 1
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2/23/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCA 1, to Regular Calendar
2/23/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/19/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/17/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/11/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB294.htm
 
HB299TAXATION (RAND, RICK; Denham, Mike) AN ACT relating to taxation. 
 Note:   Motor Fuels Tax: Amended in Senate to create a refundable income tax credit for the donation of prepared food by restaurants. House did not agree to Senate changes. Amended in Conference Committee to remove restaurant tax provisions and instead set new floor for motor fuels tax of 26 cents as of April 1, 2015; change the average wholesale price calculation method from a quarterly to an annually; set a 10 percent cap on the amount the rate can decline.
 Current Status:   3/25/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/25/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/25/2015 - (H) Passed 67-29
3/25/2015 - Free Conference Committee report adopted in House
3/24/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/24/2015 - (S) Passed 29-9
3/24/2015 - Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate
3/24/2015 - Free Conference Committee report filed in Senate
3/24/2015 - (S) Conference Committee report filed in (H) and (S) Cannot Agree
3/11/2015 - Conference Committee Appointed in Senate Sen. Stivers - CHR; Sen. Harris; Sen. Webb
3/11/2015 - Senate Refused to Recede from Committee Substitute
3/11/2015 - Conference Committee Appointed in House Rep. Rand – CHR; Rep. Combs; Rep. Overly; Rep. Stewart
3/11/2015 - received in Senate
3/11/2015 - House Refused to Concur in Senate Committee Substitute
3/11/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute
3/11/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/11/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 34-2 with Committee Substitute
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3/10/2015 - (S) SECOND READING w/ SCS 1, to Rules as Consent Bill
3/10/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/9/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Appropriations and Revenue
3/9/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
3/9/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
3/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Appropriations and Revenue
3/2/2015 - received in Senate
3/2/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 95-0
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/26/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
2/26/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/26/2015 - House Appropriations and Revenue, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/25/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/25/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/25/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/13/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB299.htm
 
HB300CASINO GAMBLING (STUMBO, GREG; AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to casino gaming. 
 Note:   Casino Gaming: Propose to amend the Constitution to allow the legislature to authorize up to six casinos provided a casino is approved by voters in the community where it is to be located.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
 All Bill Status:   2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB300.htm
 
HB304FELONY OFFENDER SENTENCING (YONTS, BRENT; AN ACT relating to persistent felony offender sentencing. 
 Note:   Persistent Felony Offenders: Limit the offenses that can be considered in determining whether an offender is considered a persistent felon, subject to stiffer penalties.
 Current Status:   2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/5/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB304.htm
 
HB319ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS (MEADE, DAVID; AN ACT relating to administrative regulations. 
 Note:   Administrative Regulations: Delay the effective date of any non-emergency regulation that has a major economic impact until legislation ratifying the change has been approved.
 Current Status:   2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House State Government
 All Bill Status:   2/5/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB319.htm
 
HB331LIMITED LIABILITY ENTITY TAX (YONTS, BRENT; Belcher, Linda; Harris, Chris; Howard, Cluster; Richards, Jody; Schamore, Dean) AN ACT relating to the limited liability entity tax. 
 Note:   Limited Liability Entity Tax: Expand the definition of "cost of goods" sold to match the Internal Revenue Code definition.
 Current Status:   2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB331.htm
 
HB337LEGAL TENDER (KERR, THOMAS; AN ACT relating to legal tender. 
 Note:   Sales Tax Exemption on Minted Gold & Silver: Establish a sales tax exemption for U.S. minted gold, silver, or platinum coin and make it legal tender if approved by the U.S. Congress.
 Current Status:   2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB337.htm
 
HB340FILM TAX CREDITS (RAND, RICK; Belcher, Linda; Denham, Mike; Harris, Chris; Howard, Cluster; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Richards, Jody; Schamore, Dean; Smart, Rita; Westrom, Susan) AN ACT relating to the expansion of the film tax credits. 
 Note:   Film Tax Credits: Lower the thresholds of expenditures required to qualify for the film tax credit. Amendments filed in Senate but later withdrawn to create a refundable income tax credit for the donation of prepared food by restaurants.
 Current Status:   3/30/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/23/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/11/2015 - received in House
3/11/2015 - (S) THIRD READING; Committee Substitute withdrawn; committee amendment (1-title) withdrawn; passed 28-8
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3/10/2015 - (S) SECOND READING w/ SCS 1, SCA 1T, to Rules
3/10/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/9/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Appropriations and Revenue
3/9/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
3/9/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Appropriations and Revenue
2/13/2015 - received in Senate
2/12/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 96-0
2/12/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2015
2/11/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/10/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/10/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/10/2015 - House Appropriations and Revenue, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/9/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB340.htm
 
HB344LOCAL OPTION SALES AND USE TAX (THOMPSON, TOMMY; AN ACT relating to local option sales and use taxes. 
 Note:   LOST: Establish the rules and requirements for the levy of local option sales and use taxes if a Constitutional Amendment is approved.
 Current Status:   3/11/2015 - (S) discharge petition filed
 All Bill Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Appropriations and Revenue
2/13/2015 - received in Senate
2/12/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 57-38
2/12/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2015
2/11/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
2/11/2015 - House Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Local Government
2/10/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
2/10/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Local Government
2/9/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Local Government
2/9/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/9/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Local Government
2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB344.htm
 
HB345FLOAT BED TRAYS (QUARLES, RYAN ; Heath, Richard; Meredith, Michael; Shell, Jonathan; Tipton, James) AN ACT relating to sales and use tax on float bed trays. 
 Note:   Sales Tax Exemption-Float Bed Trays: Exempt float bed trays from sales and use tax.
 Current Status:   3/2/2015 - House Agriculture and Small Business, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Agriculture and Small Business
2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Agriculture and Small Business
2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB345.htm
 
HB349ENERGY EFFICIENCY CREDITS (ADKINS, ROCKY; DeCesare, Jim; Flood, Kelly; Mills, Terry) AN ACT relating to energy efficiency credits. 
 Note:   Energy Efficiency Tax Credits: Extend the energy efficiency tax credits for ENERGY STAR homes and manufactured homes through 2022.
 Current Status:   2/10/2015 - (H) reassigned to committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Tourism Development and Energy
2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB349.htm
 
HB356SALES AND USE TAX (DENHAM, MIKE; AN ACT relating to sales and use tax incentives. 
 Note:   Tax Incentives: Create additional economic incentives for non-retail businesses locating in rural counties.
 Current Status:   2/10/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB356.htm
 
HB361TAX LAWS (THOMPSON, TOMMY; Mills, Terry; Smart, Rita; Yonts, Brent) AN ACT relating to the administration of tax laws and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Taxpayer Rights: Establish additional transparency regarding Kentucky's tax code and require the Department of Revenue to provide more information and guidance to business owners. Prohibit the state from contracting with third-party auditors on a contingency basis.
 Current Status:   3/3/2015 - House Appropriations and Revenue, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/13/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/10/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB361.htm
 
HB366FIREARMS (MARZIAN, MARY LOU; AN ACT relating to firearms marketed to children. 
 Note:   Sale of Firearms: Prohibit the advertising and sale of firearms designed to appeal to children.
 Current Status:   2/10/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB366.htm
 
HB373ELECTIONS (GREER, JEFF; Schamore, Dean; Osborne, David W.; Richards, Jody) AN ACT relating to elections. 
 Note:   Local Option Election: Require local option elections to be held on primary or general election days. Amended in House Committee to maintain requirement for local option elections to be special elections but require the petitioners to pay the cost of the election.
 Current Status:   3/11/2015 - (H) recommitted to committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
 All Bill Status:   3/3/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/2/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
3/2/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/12/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/11/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/10/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB373.htm
 
HB374TAXATION (WAYNE, JIM; Stumbo, Greg; Bell, Johnny; Jenkins, Joni L.; Marzian, Mary Lou; Rand, Rick; Richards, Jody; Riner, Tom) AN ACT relating to taxation. 
 Note:   Unitary Filing: Require combined reporting of business income for Kentucky income tax purposes and use new revenues to establish a state Earned Income Tax Credit.
 Current Status:   3/3/2015 - House Appropriations and Revenue, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/10/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB374.htm
 
HB377MEDICAL SERVICE PROVIDERS (SCHAMORE, DEAN; Greer, Jeff; Belcher, Linda; DeWeese, Bob; Harris, Chris; Horlander, Dennis; Howard, Cluster; Marzian, Mary Lou; Rowland, Bart; Santoro, Sal; Stone, Wilson; Thompson, Tommy; Watkins, David; Westrom, Susan; Wuchner, Addia) AN ACT relating to medical service providers. 
 Note:   Collaborative Care Agreements: Streamline collaborative care agreements between pharmacists and prescribers.
 Current Status:   4/3/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/24/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/23/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 37-0
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/9/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/4/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - Senate Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
3/2/2015 - received in Senate
2/27/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 93-0
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/26/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/25/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules as Consent Bill
2/25/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
2/25/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/24/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/24/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/24/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/24/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/24/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/11/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
2/10/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB377.htm
 
HB379CIVIL RIGHTS (MARZIAN, MARY LOU; Burch, Tom; Butler, Denver; Donohue, Jeffery; Flood, Kelly; Graham, Derrick; Horlander, Dennis; Jenkins, Joni L.; Meeks, Reginald; Owens, Darryl; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Simpson, Arnold; Watkins, David; Wayne, Jim; Westrom, Susan) AN ACT relating to civil rights. 
 Note:   Discrimination: Prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
 Current Status:   2/10/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB379.htm
 
HB398MEDICAL REVIEW PANELS (THOMPSON, TOMMY; Watkins, David; Denham, Mike; Koenig, Adam) AN ACT relating to medical review panels. 
 Note:   Medical Review Panels: Establish medical review panels to review medical malpractice claims prior to litigation
 Current Status:   2/11/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB398.htm
 
HB399TAXATION (THOMPSON, TOMMY; AN ACT relating to taxation. 
 Note:   Estimated Tax Payments: Align Kentucky's estimated tax penalty calculation to more closely mirror the federal calculation; apply interest rates to both overpayments and underpayments.
 Current Status:   2/11/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB399.htm
 
HB406MILITARY SPOUSE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE (HOWARD, CLUSTER; Collins, Hubert; Belcher, Linda; Hale, David; Harris, Chris; Meyer, Russ A.; Richards, Jody; Schamore, Dean) AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance for military spouses. 
 Note:   Unemployment Insurance: Allow relocated military spouses to qualify for UI benefits
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Rules
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/5/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/4/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/26/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/25/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/25/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/25/2015 - House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/23/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety
2/11/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety
2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB406.htm
 
HB408REORGANIZATION (ADKINS, ROCKY; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Belcher, Linda) AN ACT relating to reorganization. 
 Note:   Electrical Permits: Amended in Senate to define repairs and alterations to existing electrical systems that require permits. House accepted Senate changes
 Current Status:   4/1/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/25/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/24/2015 - (H) Passed 88-12
3/24/2015 - House Concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/24/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/24/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/24/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24, 2015
3/23/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day
3/23/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably w/ SCS 1, SCA 1T
3/23/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Natural Resources and Energy
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day; w/SFA 1,2T,3
3/11/2015 - floor amendment (3) filed
3/11/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3/10/2015 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
3/10/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/9/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/9/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/9/2015 - House Economic Development, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/5/2015 - Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor
3/2/2015 - received in Senate
3/2/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 77-18
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/26/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/26/2015 - House Economic Development, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/23/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Economic Development
2/11/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Economic Development
2/10/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB408.htm
 
HB412REORGANIZATION (ADKINS, ROCKY; Graham, Derrick; Denham, Mike; Keene, Dennis) AN ACT relating to reorganization. 
 Note:   Heroin: Amended in Senate Committee to revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of schedule 1 drugs; add anti-heroin provisions including allowing pharmacists to initiate the dispensing of Naloxone pursuant to a physician-approved protocol.
 Current Status:   3/24/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Orders of the Day
 All Bill Status:   3/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/SCA 1T, SCS 1
3/23/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24, 2015
3/23/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably w/ SCS 1, SCA 1T
3/23/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Judiciary
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/9/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/4/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - Senate Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Education
2/26/2015 - received in Senate
2/25/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 97-0
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules
2/24/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26, 2015
2/24/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
2/24/2015 - House Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Education
2/23/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/23/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/23/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/11/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Education
2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB412.htm
 
HB413REORGANIZATION (ADKINS, ROCKY; Graham, Derrick) AN ACT relating to reorganization. 
 Note:   Heroin: Amended in Senate Committee to revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of schedule 1 drugs; add anti-heroin provisions including allowing pharmacists to initiate the dispensing of Naloxone pursuant to a physician-approved protocol.
 Current Status:   4/6/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/25/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/24/2015 - (S) THIRD READING; Committee Substitute withdrawn; committee amendment (1-title) withdrawn; passed 36-1
3/24/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Orders of the Day
3/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/SCA 1T, SCS 1
3/23/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24, 2015
3/23/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably w/ SCS 1, SCA 1T
3/23/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Judiciary
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/9/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/4/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - Senate Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Education
2/26/2015 - received in Senate
2/25/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 98-0
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules
2/24/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 26, 2015
2/24/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
2/24/2015 - House Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Education
2/23/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/23/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/23/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/11/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Education
2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB413.htm
 
HB416ENERGY EFFICIENCY (RIGGS, STEVEN; AN ACT relating to energy efficiency. 
 Note:   Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive: Create a new tax incentive for small and medium-sized industries who invest at least $100,000 in energy efficiency projects
 Current Status:   2/11/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB416.htm
 
HB418911 EMERGENCY SERVICES (KING, MARTHA; Stone, Wilson) AN ACT relating to 911 emergency services and making an appropriation therefor. 
 Note:   E-911 Funding:Revise the mechanism for funding enhanced 911 systems but maintain current requirement that prepaid wireless carriers collect and remit the fee.
 Current Status:   2/11/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB418.htm
 
HB430PUBLIC PROTECTION (RINER, TOM; AN ACT relating to public protection. 
 Note:   BPA Ban: Prohibit the sale of containers that contain bisphenol-A if the product is intended for use by children three years old or younger; exempt metal cans.
 Current Status:   2/23/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   2/12/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/11/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB430.htm
 
HB438ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES (CLARK, LARRY; Marzian, Mary Lou) AN ACT relating to the taxation of electronic cigarettes. 
 Note:   Electronic Cigarettes: Include electronic cigarettes in the definition of tobacco products; subject electronic cigarettes to the same tax rate as other tobacco products.
 Current Status:   2/23/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/12/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB438.htm
 
HB443PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS (COMBS, LESLIE; Overly, Sannie; Adkins, Rocky; Belcher, Linda; Bell, Johnny; Collins, Hubert; Heath, Richard; Howard, Cluster; Palumbo, Ruth Ann; Rand, Rick; Richards, Jody; Stumbo, Greg; Thompson, Tommy; Westrom, Susan) AN ACT relating to public-private partnerships and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Public-Private Partnerships: Allow the use of public-private partnerships (P3s) to construct and fund public projects. Amended in House to impose additional restrictions on projects involving Kentucky and Ohio; Senate Floor Amendment filed to prohibit the use of tolls on any interstate project connecting Kentucky and Ohio.
 Current Status:   3/11/2015 - (S) discharge petition filed
 All Bill Status:   3/9/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed
3/4/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor
2/26/2015 - received in Senate
2/25/2015 - floor amendments (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) and (10) withdrawn
2/25/2015 - (H) THIRD READING; floor amendments (11) (15) and (16) defeated; passed 84-13 with floor amendments (13) (14) and (17)
2/25/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19
2/24/2015 - floor amendments (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) and (19) filed
2/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2/24/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
2/24/2015 - House Appropriations and Revenue, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/23/2015 - floor amendment (12) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) and (11) filed
2/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/23/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
2/23/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/13/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/13/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/13/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/13/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/13/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/13/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/12/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/12/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB443.htm
 
HB445WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDS (WESTROM, SUSAN; AN ACT relating to workforce investment boards. 
 Note:   Kentucky Workforce Investment Board: Create the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board to implement the state workforce plan.
 Current Status:   2/26/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/23/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Agriculture and Small Business
2/23/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/23/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/23/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/12/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB445.htm
 
HB452WHOLESOME FOOD TAX CREDIT (MONTELL, BRAD; AN ACT relating to the apparently wholesome food tax credit. 
 Note:   Tax Credit for Food Donations: Create a refundable income tax credit for the donation of prepared food by restaurants.
 Current Status:   2/23/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB452.htm
 
HB453HOTEL AND RESTAURANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (MONTELL, BRAD; AN ACT relating to economic development incentives for restaurants and hotels. 
 Note:   Tax Incentive for Hotel and Restaurant Renovations: Provide a rebate of partial growth in sales tax revenues resulting from facility improvements at hotels and restaurants to allow the business to recover part of its renovation costs.
 Current Status:   2/23/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB453.htm
 
HB454SALES AND USE TAX (MONTELL, BRAD; AN ACT relating to sales and use tax. 
 Note:   Sales Tax Exemption-Restaurant Energy: Exempt 35 percent of the energy and water used by a restaurant from the sales tax.
 Current Status:   2/23/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB454.htm
 
HB456BOARD OF PHARMACY (COMBS, LESLIE; AN ACT relating to the Board of Pharmacy. 
 Note:   Board of Pharmacy Terms: Repeal the two-term limit for Board of Pharmacy members.
 Current Status:   2/26/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
2/23/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB456.htm
 
HB457LICENSED ACTIVITIES (GREER, JEFF; AN ACT relating to licensed activities. 
 Note:   ABC-Hours of Sale: Permit smaller cities to establish their own hours for alcoholic beverage sales.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Licensing and Occupations
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/23/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB457.htm
 
HB474MOTOR CARRIERS (HEATH, RICHARD; Imes, Kenny; Tipton, James) AN ACT relating to motor carriers and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Motor Carrier Training: Repeal existing safety training requirements for motor carriers.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Transportation
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB474.htm
 
HB475WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDS (DECESARE, JIM; AN ACT relating to workforce investment boards. 
 Note:   Kentucky Workforce Investment Board: Create the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board to implement the state workforce plan.
 Current Status:   3/2/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
 All Bill Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB475.htm
 
HB480POWERSPORT VEHICLES (STEELE, FITZ; AN ACT relating to powersport vehicles. 
 Note:   Powersport Vehicles: Require licensing of powersport vehicle dealers and salespersons.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Transportation
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB480.htm
 
HB482REORGANIZATION (BURCH, TOM; AN ACT relating to reorganization. 
 Note:   Health Benefit Exchange: Ratify the governor's executive order creating the Health Benefit Exchange.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB482.htm
 
HB483PAWNBROKERS (MAYFIELD, DONNA; AN ACT relating to pawnbrokers. 
 Note:   Pawn Broker Registry: Require additional information on the registry including a copy of a government issued ID, but exempt merchandise purchased directly from a manufacturer or wholesaler.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB483.htm
 
HB487INSURANCE POLICY (PULLIN, TANYA; AN ACT relating to the use of credit information for the purpose of increasing the premium for an automobile insurance policy. 
 Note:   Use of Credit Scores: Limit use of credit scores for underwriting auto insurance for people age 65 or older.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB487.htm
 
HB502LOCKSMITHS (PALUMBO, RUTH ANN; AN ACT relating to locksmiths and making an appropriation therefor. 
 Note:   Locksmiths: Require licensure of locksmiths, but provide limited exemption for retail stores.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Licensing and Occupations
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB502.htm
 
HB510TAXATION (RAND, RICK; Denham, Mike; McKee, Thomas; Rudy, Steven; Stone, Wilson) AN ACT relating to taxation. 
 Note:   Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Funds: Amended in Conference Committee to revise current budget, including additional funding for agriculture development initiatives.
 Current Status:   4/6/2015 - LINE ITEMS VETOED
 All Bill Status:   3/25/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/25/2015 - (H) Passed w/FCCR, (96-3)
3/25/2015 - Free Conference Committee report adopted in House FCCR
3/25/2015 - Free Conference Committee report filed in House
3/25/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/25/2015 - (S) Passed w/ FCCR (37-0)
3/25/2015 - Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate
3/25/2015 - Free Conference Committee report filed in Senate
3/24/2015 - Free Conference Committee Appointed in Senate
3/24/2015 - (S) Conference Committee report filed in (H) and (S) Cannot Agree
3/24/2015 - Free Conference Committee Appointed in House
3/24/2015 - Missing Action! Cannot Agree
3/23/2015 - Free Conference Committee tentatively appointed in House
3/23/2015 - Free Conference Committee Appointed in House
3/23/2015 - received in House
3/23/2015 - Conference Committee Appointed in Senate Sen. Hornback - CHR; Sen. Humphries, Sen. Parrett
3/23/2015 - Senate Refused to Recede w/ SCS 2
3/23/2015 - Missing Action!; for Receding
3/11/2015 - Conference Committee tentatively appointed in House
3/11/2015 - Tentative Committee appointed in House
3/11/2015 - Conference Committee Appointed in House Rep. Rand – CHR; Rep. Stone; Rep. Smart; Rep. McKee; Rep. Rudy
3/11/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in Receding Calendar
3/11/2015 - received in Senate w/ Letter
3/11/2015 - House Refused to Concur in Senate Committee Substitute (2)
3/11/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (2)
3/11/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/11/2015 - (S) THIRD READING; Committee Substitute withdrawn; passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (2)
3/11/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3/11/2015 - (S) recommitted to committee Senate Agriculture
3/11/2015 - Senate Agriculture, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/10/2015 - (S) SECOND READING w/ SCS 1, to Rules as Consent Bill
3/10/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/10/2015 - Senate Agriculture, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/9/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Agriculture
3/4/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
3/4/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
3/4/2015 - received in Senate
3/3/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
3/3/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1)
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCA 1T, HCS 1
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCA 1T, HCS 1
2/27/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably w/HCS 1, HCA 1, to Rules
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/26/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
2/26/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/26/2015 - House Appropriations and Revenue, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/25/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/25/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/25/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/24/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB510.htm
 
HB512TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (RAND, RICK; Denham, Mike; Horlander, Dennis; McKee, Thomas; Schamore, Dean; Smart, Rita; Stone, Wilson) AN ACT relating to the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. 
 Note:   NPM Tobacco Products: Eliminate the 60-day grace period for retailers to sell non-participating manufacturing products found to be out of compliance. Amended in Senate to require notification when a non-compliant NPM is reinstated and reduce civil penalties to $5,000 maximum.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/11/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/11/2015 - (H) Passed 87-9
3/11/2015 - House Concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (2)
3/11/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (2)
3/11/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/11/2015 - (S) THIRD READING; Committee Substitute (1) withdrawn; passed with Committee Substitute (2)
3/11/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3/11/2015 - (S) recommitted to committee Senate Agriculture
3/11/2015 - Senate Agriculture, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/10/2015 - (S) SECOND READING w/ SCS 1, to Rules
3/10/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/10/2015 - Senate Agriculture, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/4/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Agriculture
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
3/4/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
3/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Agriculture
3/2/2015 - received in Senate
3/2/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 81-14
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/26/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
2/26/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/26/2015 - House Appropriations and Revenue, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/25/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/25/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/25/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/24/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB512.htm
 
HB513MOTOR FUELS TAX (HOOVER, JEFF; Rowland, Bart) AN ACT relating to motor fuels taxes and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Motor Fuels Taxes: Set the minimum average wholesale price of gasoline for computation of motor fuels tax at $2.07 per gallon. House Floor Amendments filed to fix the average wholesale price at the rate set on July 1, 2015 and another to set the rate at $2.07 per gallon. In Conference.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - Missing Action!
 All Bill Status:   3/3/2015 - floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) filed
2/26/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/26/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
2/26/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/25/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/25/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/25/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/25/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB513.htm
 
HB523LAND CONSERVATION TAX CREDIT (KAY II, JAMES; AN ACT relating to tax credits promoting land conservation. 
 Note:   Tax Credit-Land Conservation: Create a non-refundable income tax credit for land conservation easements.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB523.htm
 
HB525AMUSEMENT RIDES (BUTLER, DENVER; Denham, Mike; Belcher, Linda; Harris, Chris; Schamore, Dean) AN ACT relating to amusement rides. 
 Note:   Amusement Ride Accidents: Limit requirement for notification of accidents to regulatory agency to only those involving an injury requiring transport to a hospital.
 Current Status:   4/1/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/24/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/24/2015 - (H) Passed 100-0
3/24/2015 - House Concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/24/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/24/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/24/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 35-2 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
3/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/SCA 1T. SCS 1
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24, 2015
3/23/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably w/ SCS 1, SCA 1T, to Rules
3/23/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Agriculture
3/11/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/10/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/10/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/10/2015 - Senate Agriculture, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Agriculture
3/2/2015 - received in Senate
3/2/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 95-0
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
2/27/2015 - House Agriculture and Small Business, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/26/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Agriculture and Small Business
2/26/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
2/26/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/25/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/25/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Agriculture and Small Business
2/25/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/25/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Agriculture and Small Business
2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB525.htm
 
HB538INSURANCE COVERAGE (GREER, JEFF; AN ACT relating to health insurance coverage of abuse-deterrent opioid analgesic drug products. 
 Note:   Mandated Benefit-Pain Killers: Require identical coverage by health insurer of tamper-resistant pain killers as coverage for a preferred drug.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
 All Bill Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Banking and Insurance
2/24/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
2/24/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB538.htm
 
HB546HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS (HEAVRIN, SAMARA; AN ACT relating to the negotiation of health benefit plans. 
 Note:   Health Benefit Plans: Allow purchase of health benefit plans across state lines and allow the formation of pools when negotiating for such plans; allow plans to be mandate-free.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB546.htm
 
HB547HEALTH CARE COVERAGE (HEAVRIN, SAMARA; AN ACT relating to health care coverage. 
 Note:   Health Insurance: Prohibit the General Assembly from requiring individuals to have health care coverage.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB547.htm
 
HB548GENERAL ASSEMBLY (BENVENUTI, ROBERT; Tipton, James) AN ACT relating to laws passed by the General Assembly. 
 Note:   Applicability of Laws: Prohibit legislature from exempting itself or any state agency from laws that apply to the general public or businesses.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House State Government
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HB548.htm
 
HCR16GUN SAFETY AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE (MEEKS, REGINALD; A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION requesting that the Legislative Research Commission create the Gun Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force to study public safety, public protection, and gun safety issues. 
 Note:   Gun Violence: Direct the Legislative Research Commission to create a Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.
 Current Status:   1/6/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HC16.htm
 
HCR20BUDGET REFORM TASK FORCE (WUCHNER, ADDIA; Fischer, Joseph M.) A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION creating the Budget Reform Task Force. 
 Note:   Budget Reform Taskforce: Direct the Legislative Research Commission to create a budget reform task force to prioritize government spending.
 Current Status:   1/8/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HC20.htm
 
HCR24PRESCRIPTION DRUG DATABASE (TILLEY, JOHN; A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the state of Missouri to establish a prescription drug database. 
 Note:   Prescription Drug Database: Urge the state of Missouri to implement a prescription drug database.
 Current Status:   1/8/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HC24.htm
 
HCR45ROAD FUNDS (GLENN, JIM; A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the staff of the Legislative Research Commission to study new ways to fund roads. 
 Note:   Road Fund Financing: Explore long-term strategy for financing Road Fund.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HC45.htm
 
HCR168ENVIRONMENT REGULATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT (GOOCH JR., JIM; Heath, Richard; Miles, Suzanne; Quarles, Ryan ; Schamore, Dean; Shell, Jonathan; York, Jill) A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to create the Federal Environmental Regulation Impact Assessment Task Force; provide that the purpose of the task force shall be to study the potential effect of federal environmental regulations on the affordability and reliability of electricity generation in the Commonwealth; establish the membership of the task force; require the task force to meet at least three times before the submission of its findings and recommendations; require the task force to submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 4, 2015; allow a majority of members appointed to the task force to vote to recommend to the Legislative Research Commission that an outside entity complete an analysis or study on behalf of the task force; provide that the Legislative Research Commission has authority to alternatively assign the issues identified by the Resolution to an interim joint committee or subcommittee. 
 Note:   EPA Task Force: Establish a task force to consider the impact of federal environmental regulations on Kentucky energy costs. Amended in Senate to add provisions to urge U.S. Congress to require congressional approval of EPA rules and regulations. House accepted Senate changes.
 Current Status:   3/30/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/25/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/25/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/24/2015 - adopted 93-6
3/24/2015 - (H) Passed w/SCS 2 (93-6)
3/24/2015 - House Concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (2)
3/24/2015 - Missing Action! for Concurrence or non-Concurrence
3/24/2015 - received in House w/Letter
3/24/2015 - Missing Action! for Concurrence or non-Concurrence
3/24/2015 - (S) THIRD READING; Committee Substitute withdrawn; floor amendment (1) withdrawn; passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (2)
3/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24, 2015
3/23/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably w/ SCS 1, SCS 2, to Rules as Consent Bill
3/23/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Natural Resources and Energy
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/SCS 1, SFA 1
3/11/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
3/11/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day; w/ SCS 1
3/10/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/9/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/4/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/4/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - Senate Natural Resources and Energy, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Natural Resources and Energy
3/2/2015 - received in Senate
3/2/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, adopted 89-0
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/26/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/26/2015 - House Tourism Development and Energy, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/25/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/24/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/24/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Tourism Development and Energy
2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Tourism Development and Energy
2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HC168.htm
 
HJR124GRANT MORATORIUM (MARZIAN, MARY LOU; A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Energy and Environment Cabinet to impose a moratorium on grants issued under the waste tire program that was established to promote the use of the materials due to recycled tires potential threat to the health and human safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth. 
 Note:   Waste Tire Program: Impose a moratorium on grants issued under the waste tire program.
 Current Status:   2/10/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Natural Resources and Environment
 All Bill Status:   2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HJ124.htm
 
HJR134DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (THOMPSON, TOMMY; Riggs, Steven) A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the department of Housing, Building and Construction to create a task force permitting stakeholders to study the options available to enforce the Kentucky Residential Building code statewide. 
 Note:   State Building Code: Direct the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction to study the issue of statewide enforcement of the building code.
 Current Status:   3/30/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/24/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/24/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, adopted 36-2
3/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 24, 2015
3/10/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/9/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/9/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
3/9/2015 - Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/5/2015 - Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection
3/2/2015 - received in Senate
3/2/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, adopted 94-0
3/2/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/27/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
2/26/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
2/26/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
2/18/2015 - House Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/12/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Local Government
2/11/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Local Government
2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HJ134.htm
 
HJR149E-CIGARETTES (GLENN, JIM; A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the office of the Secretary Cabinet for Health and Family Services directed to conduct a study of e-cigarette usage and the effects on the commonwealth. 
 Note:   E-Cigarette Study: Direct state agency to study E-Cigarette usage and impact including advertising and marketing practices.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HJ149.htm
 
HR117HOUSE TOBACCO TASK FORCE (STONE, WILSON; McKee, Thomas; Benvenuti, Robert; Denham, Mike; Heath, Richard; Quarles, Ryan ) A RESOLUTION reauthorizing the House Tobacco Task Force through December 31, 2015, to address the problems facing the tobacco industry in Kentucky. 
 Note:   Tobacco Task Force: Reauthorize the House Tobacco Task Force.
 Current Status:   3/3/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, adopted 99-0
 All Bill Status:   3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/2/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
3/2/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/27/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/27/2015 - House Agriculture and Small Business, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/25/2015 - House Agriculture and Small Business, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/23/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Agriculture and Small Business
2/10/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Agriculture and Small Business
2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/HR117.htm
 
SB1CONTRACTS (STIVERS, ROBERT; Thayer, Damon; Adams, Julie Raque; Alvarado, Ralph; Bowen, Joe; Girdler, Chris; Givens, David P.; Harris, Ernie; Hornback, Paul; Kerr, Alice Forgy; Schickel, John; Schroder, Wil; Seum, Dan; Westerfield, Whitney; Wilson, Mike) AN ACT relating to contracts. 
 Note:   Right to Work: Prohibit mandatory membership in or financial support of a union as a condition of employment.
 Current Status:   2/12/2015 - House Labor and Industry, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Labor and Industry
2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Labor and Industry
1/9/2015 - received in House
1/8/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 24-12 with Committee Substitute
1/8/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 8, 2015
1/8/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably to Rules
1/7/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor
1/7/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
1/7/2015 - (S) SECOND READING
1/7/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
1/6/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
1/6/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
1/6/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
1/6/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
1/6/2014 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB1.htm
 
SB2CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (BOWEN, JOE; Adams, Julie Raque; Alvarado, Ralph; Girdler, Chris; Givens, David P.; Harris, Ernie; Higdon, Jimmy; Hornback, Paul; Humphries, Stan; Kerr, Alice Forgy; Schickel, John; Schroder, Wil; Seum, Dan; Smith, Brandon; Thayer, Damon; Westerfield, Whitney; Wilson, Mike) AN ACT proposing to amend section 29 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to administrative regulations. 
 Note:   CA: Administrative Regulations: Propose to amend the Constitution to allow the legislature to stop an administrative regulation proposed by an agency.
 Current Status:   3/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
 All Bill Status:   3/9/2015 - (H) discharge petition filed
2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs
2/3/2015 - received in House
1/9/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 24-11
1/9/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 9, 2015
1/9/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably to Rules
1/8/2015 - Senate State and Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
1/7/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
1/7/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
1/7/2015 - (S) SECOND READING
1/7/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
1/6/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
1/6/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
1/6/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB2.htm
 
SB5CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (MCDANIEL, CHRISTIAN; Schickel, John; Thayer, Damon; Adams, Julie Raque; Alvarado, Ralph; Bowen, Joe; Carpenter, Jared; Carroll, Julian M.; Carroll, Danny; Girdler, Chris; Harris, Ernie; Higdon, Jimmy; Hornback, Paul; Humphries, Stan; Kerr, Alice Forgy; McGarvey, Morgan; Schroder, Wil; Seum, Dan; Smith, Brandon; Westerfield, Whitney; Wilson, Mike) AN ACT relating to controlled substances. 
 Note:   Controlled Substances: Comprehensively revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of Schedule I drugs; permit the prescribing and dispensing of Naloxone to peace officers and first responders.
 Current Status:   3/3/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   3/3/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/3/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/26/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/23/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Judiciary
2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
1/9/2015 - received in House
1/8/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute
1/8/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 8, 2015
1/8/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably to Rules
1/7/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
1/7/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
1/7/2015 - (S) SECOND READING
1/7/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
1/6/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
1/6/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
1/6/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
11/20/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB29.htm
 
SB6MEDICAL REVIEW PANELS (ALVARADO, RALPH; Carroll, Julian M.; Carroll, Danny; Girdler, Chris; Thayer, Damon) AN ACT relating to medical review panels. 
 Note:   Medical Review Panels: Establish medical panels to review medical malpractice claims prior to litigation.
 Current Status:   3/10/2015 - (H) discharge petition filed
 All Bill Status:   3/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Judiciary
3/4/2015 - Missing Action!
2/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
2/6/2015 - received in House
2/5/2015 - floor amendments (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) and (18) filed to Committee Substitute
2/5/2015 - (S) THIRD READING; floor amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (8) (9) and (10) withdrawn; floor amendments (6-title) and (7-title) ruled out of order; passed 24-12 with Committee Substitute
2/5/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 5, 2015
2/5/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably w/ SCS 1, to Rules
2/4/2015 - floor amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6-title) (7-title) (8) (9) and (10) filed
2/4/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
2/4/2015 - (S) SECOND READING
2/4/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/4/2015 - Senate Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
2/3/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
2/3/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
2/3/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB6.htm
 
SB12HEROIN (SCHICKEL, JOHN; Thayer, Damon) AN ACT relating to trafficking in heroin. 
 Note:   Heroin: Require offenders trafficking in heroin to be charged with class C felony for the first offense and require them to serve at least 50 percent of their sentence before they can be placed on probation or parole.
 Current Status:   2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
7/2/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB12.htm
 
SB16COMPUTER PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES (GIVENS, DAVID P.; Westerfield, Whitney) AN ACT relating to computer programming languages in public schools. 
 Note:   Computer Programming Courses: Allow computer programming courses to count toward foreign language requirements in public schools. Amended in Senate to remove original provisions and instead make computer science programs eligible for STEM grants.
 Current Status:   3/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1, 2T, 3P,4T,5P,6T
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1,2T,3P,4T,5,6T
3/11/2015 - taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - floor amendments (5) and (6-title) filed
3/11/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day; w/HFA 1,2T,3P,4T
3/10/2015 - floor amendments (1) (2-title) (3) and (4-title) filed
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3/9/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules as Consent Bill
3/9/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
3/9/2015 - House Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/4/2015 - House Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Education
3/3/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/3/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
3/3/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/3/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Education
2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Education
2/23/2015 - received in House
2/20/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 33-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title)
2/20/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/SCA 1T, SCS 1
2/19/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20, 2015
2/13/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/12/2015 - (S) FIRST READING w/ SCS 1, SCA 1T, to Regular Calendar
2/12/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/12/2015 - Senate Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/5/2015 - Senate Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Education
1/8/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB16.htm
 
SB18OFFENDER REENTRY (NEAL, GERALD A.; Webb, Robin L.; Westerfield, Whitney) AN ACT relating to offender reentry. 
 Note:   Licensure of Ex-offenders: Limit use of prior criminal conviction to deny issuance of license by state boards and agencies.
 Current Status:   2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
7/16/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB18.htm
 
SB29MOTOR FUELS TAXES (HARRIS, ERNIE; Bowen, Joe) AN ACT relating to motor fuels taxes and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Motor Fuels Tax: Increase the floor for the wholesale price of gasoline used to calculate the motor fuels tax to $2.345 per gallon. EMERGENCY
 Current Status:   2/4/2015 - Senate Transportation, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Transportation
1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB29.htm
 
SB31HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS (BUFORD, TOM; AN ACT relating to health benefit plans which include a tiered formulary for prescription drugs. 
 Note:   Health Benefit Plans: Require health benefit plans that cover prescription drugs to limit co-pays and coinsurance.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - Senate Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB31.htm
 
SB34DUI (PARRETT, DENNIS; Carroll, Julian M.; Carroll, Danny; Thomas, Reginald; Westerfield, Whitney; Wilson, Mike) AN ACT relating to driving under the influence and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   DUI: Expand the look-back window for previous DUI convictions from five to 10 years.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) recommitted to committee House Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   3/4/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules
3/4/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Judiciary
3/2/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/2/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Judiciary
3/2/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/2/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/23/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
2/12/2015 - received in House
2/12/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 32-0 with Committee Substitute
2/12/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2015
2/6/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/5/2015 - (S) FIRST READING w/ SCS 1, to Regular Calendar
2/5/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/5/2015 - Senate Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/4/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB34.htm
 
SB35BREAST FEEDING (THOMAS, REGINALD; AN ACT relating to breast-feeding. 
 Note:   Breastfeeding: Establish a $500 fine for the first offense and a $1,000 fine for each subsequent offense for interfering with breastfeeding in any workplace or public location.
 Current Status:   2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/5/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB35.htm
 
SB36BREAST FEEDING (THOMAS, REGINALD; AN ACT relating to breast-feeding. 
 Note:   Breastfeeding: Establish workplace rights for nursing mothers and set employer penalties for violations.
 Current Status:   2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/5/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB36.htm
 
SB40MEDICAL CANNABIS (CLARK, PERRY B.; Thomas, Reginald) AN ACT relating to medical cannabis. 
 Note:   Medical Marijuana: Legalize the sale and use of medical marijuana.
 Current Status:   2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
 All Bill Status:   1/6/2015 - Introduced (Pre-Filed)
12/11/2014 - Pre-Filed
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB40.htm
 
SB44PRESCRIPTION REFILLS (ADAMS, JULIE RAQUE; Alvarado, Ralph; Carroll, Julian M.; Carroll, Danny) AN ACT relating to the synchronization of prescription refills. 
 Note:   Medication Synchronization: Allow a patient to purchase all of their medications on the same day; require insurers to prorate patient co-pays. House Floor Amendment filed but later withdrawn to establish a process for Medicaid providers to appeal reimbursement by MCOs.
 Current Status:   3/20/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/11/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/10/2015 - received in Senate
3/10/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 97-0
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/9/2015 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) withdrawn
3/9/2015 - (H) Placed in the Consent Orders of the Day For Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/4/2015 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
3/4/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules as Consent Bill
3/4/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - House Banking and Insurance, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/2/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Banking and Insurance
3/2/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/2/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/27/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Banking and Insurance
2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
2/23/2015 - received in House
2/19/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 34-0 with Committee Substitute
2/19/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/SCS 1
2/13/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/ SCS 1
2/13/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Orders of the Day
2/13/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13, 2015
2/12/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/11/2015 - (S) FIRST READING w/ SCS1, to Regular Calendar
2/11/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/11/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB44.htm
 
SB57CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (WEBB, ROBIN L.; AN ACT proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the right to farm. 
 Note:   CA: Right to Farm: Propose to amend the Constitution to establish the right to farm.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate State and Local Government
 All Bill Status:   2/5/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
2/5/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
1/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB57.htm
 
SB80HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FUND (HARRIS, ERNIE; AN ACT relating to the hazardous waste management fund and making an appropriation therefor. 
 Note:   Hazardous Waste Fee: Extend the assessment on generators of hazardous waste until 2024.
 Current Status:   2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   1/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB80.htm
 
SB81STATE REGULATION (SCHICKEL, JOHN; Buford, Tom; Girdler, Chris; Higdon, Jimmy; McGarvey, Morgan; Thayer, Damon) AN ACT relating to state regulation. 
 Note:   ABC Revisions & Clean Up: Amend various sections of law regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages including clarifying local prohibitions on Election Day sales, expanding privileges of sampling licenses and establishing common renewal dates for most state and local licenses.
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - House Licensing and Occupations, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   3/4/2015 - House Licensing and Occupations, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/2/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Licensing and Occupations
3/2/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/2/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
2/24/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/23/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Licensing and Occupations
2/12/2015 - received in House
2/11/2015 - (S) THIRD READING; floor amendment (2) withdrawn; passed 29-7 with committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1)
2/11/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/SCA 1T, SFA 1,2
2/10/2015 - (S) Passed Over and retained in the Orders of the Day
2/10/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 10, 2015
2/6/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/5/2015 - floor amendments (1) and (2) filed
2/5/2015 - (S) FIRST READING w/ SCA 1T, to Rules
2/5/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/3/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
1/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB81.htm
 
SB87MEDICAL COVERAGE (ALVARADO, RALPH; AN ACT relating to medical coverage. 
 Note:   Provider Contracts: Set rules for changes to agreements between providers and insurers including MCOs.
 Current Status:   3/10/2015 - (H) SECOND READING w/HCS 1, HCA 1T, to Rules
 All Bill Status:   3/10/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
3/10/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/5/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/4/2015 - House Banking and Insurance, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Banking and Insurance
3/3/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/3/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
3/3/2015 - (H) reassigned to committee House Health and Welfare
3/3/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/2/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
2/27/2015 - received in House
2/27/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute
2/26/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/ SCS 1
2/26/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/24/2015 - (S) SECOND READING to Rules as Consent Bill
2/24/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably w/ SCS 1, to Rules
2/24/2015 - Senate Banking and Insurance, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/19/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Banking and Insurance
2/19/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
2/19/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/5/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Banking and Insurance
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB87.htm
 
SB95WORKER'S COMPENSATION (BUFORD, TOM; AN ACT relating to workers compensation. 
 Note:   Workers Compensation Reform: Reform the current workers compensation law to create a new class of disability, increase attorney fees and expand benefits.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor
 All Bill Status:   2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB95.htm
 
SB106VEHICLE WEIGHT TOLERANCE (HORNBACK, PAUL; Westerfield, Whitney; Girdler, Chris; Humphries, Stan; Parrett, Dennis; Ridley, Dorsey) AN ACT relating to motor vehicle weight tolerance. 
 Note:   Motor Vehicle Weights: Allow a weight variance of 10 percent for commercial vehicles transporting certain agricultural products from the farm to first market.
 Current Status:   2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Transportation
 All Bill Status:   2/23/2015 - received in House
2/19/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 29-5
2/19/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 19, 2015
2/19/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/12/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/11/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/11/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/11/2015 - Senate Transportation, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/5/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Transportation
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB106.htm
 
SB107HEALTH PROVIDERS (GIVENS, DAVID P.; AN ACT relating to health providers. 
 Note:   Medicaid Provider Filings: Change state filing disclosure requirements for Medicaid providers to be consistent with federal standards. Amended in House to also change the membership on independent district boards of health; restrict independent boards of health from adopting rules in conflict with state law and regulations. Senate concurred in House changes.
 Current Status:   3/30/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/23/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/23/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/23/2015 - (S) Passed 36-1
3/23/2015 - Senate Concurred in House Committee Substitute
3/23/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in House Committee Substitute
3/9/2015 - floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed
3/9/2015 - received in Senate w/ letter
3/9/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 100-0 with Committee Substitute
3/5/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day; w/HCS 1
3/3/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 5, 2015
3/3/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/2/2015 - (H) FIRST READING w/HCS 1, to Consent Calendar
3/2/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
3/2/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/25/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
2/25/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
2/24/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
2/23/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
2/23/2015 - received in House
2/13/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 32-0
2/13/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 13, 2015
2/12/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/11/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/11/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/11/2015 - House Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/5/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
2/3/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB107.htm
 
SB111MEDICARE PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT (ALVARADO, RALPH; AN ACT relating to provider appeals for reimbursement for Medicare managed care organizations. 
 Note:   Medicaid Provider Appeals: Create a process for Medicaid provider to appeal reimbursement from Medicaid MCOs.
 Current Status:   2/5/2015 - (S) WITHDRAWN
 All Bill Status:   2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB111.htm
 
SB113EMINENT DOMAIN (CARROLL, JULIAN M.; Parrett, Dennis) AN ACT relating to eminent domain. 
 Note:   Eminent Domain: Restrict the use of eminent domain for pipelines.
 Current Status:   2/6/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Natural Resources and Energy
 All Bill Status:   2/4/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB113.htm
 
SB120MEDICAID PROVIDER REIMBURSEMENT (ALVARADO, RALPH; AN ACT relating to provider appeals for reimbursement for Medicaid managed care organizations. 
 Note:   Medicaid Provider Appeals: Establish a process for Medicaid providers to appeal reimbursement by MCOs. Amended in Senate Committee to require a $100 fee for the non-prevailing party.
 Current Status:   3/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   3/9/2015 - posting waived retroactively
3/9/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Health and Welfare
3/9/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health and Welfare
3/3/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Committee on Committees
3/3/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/3/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
3/3/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/3/2015 - received in House
3/2/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute
3/2/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
3/2/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably to Rules
3/2/2015 - Senate Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/26/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
2/26/2015 - (S) SECOND READING
2/26/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/24/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
2/24/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
2/24/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/9/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
2/5/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB120.htm
 
SB126PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS (ADAMS, JULIE RAQUE; AN ACT relating to pharmacy benefit managers. 
 Note:   Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs): Revise conditions for PBM use of MAC reimbursement including review of MAC prices every seven instead of 14 days, adjustment of prices based on valid appeals and product availability from national or regional wholesalers.
 Current Status:   2/11/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   2/5/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB126.htm
 
SB129SCHOOL CALENDAR (GIRDLER, CHRIS; Thayer, Damon; Hornback, Paul) AN ACT relating to school calendars. 
 Note:   School Start Date: Require schools to start no earlier than the Monday closest to August 26, unless a school has adopted a year-round calendar.
 Current Status:   3/5/2015 - Senate Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/26/2015 - Senate Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/12/2015 - Senate Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Education
2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB129.htm
 
SB130LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY (GIRDLER, CHRIS; Bowen, Joe; Carpenter, Jared; Jones, Ray; Schickel, John; Schroder, Wil; Webb, Robin L.; Wilson, Mike) AN ACT relating to commercial activities of local governments. 
 Note:   Government Competition: Establish standards for local governments that undertake commercial activities to ensure a level playing with private businesses. Senate Floor Amendment filed to exempt utilities and other ancillary services provided by cities and counties; limit the provisions regarding commercial enterprise to those started after January 1, 2013
 Current Status:   3/23/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate State and Local Government
 All Bill Status:   2/27/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
2/25/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/24/2015 - (S) FIRST READING w/ SCS 1, to Regular Calendar
2/24/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/23/2015 - Senate State and Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/18/2015 - Senate State and Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB130.htm
 
SB133DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (MCGARVEY, MORGAN; Westerfield, Whitney; Schroder, Wil) AN ACT relating to driving under the influence. 
 Note:   DUI Ignition Interlock: Replace hardship license system with an ignition interlock licensing system. Amended in Senate to require use of ignition interlock for offenders convicted of a repeat DUI offense and reinstate hardship license for first offenders. Amended in House Committee to limit eligibility for the hardship license for first offenders. Senate accepted House changes
 Current Status:   4/6/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/25/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/24/2015 - (S) Passed 37-1
3/24/2015 - Senate Concurred in House Committee Substitute
3/24/2015 - Missing Action! for Concurrence or non-Concurrence
3/24/2015 - received in Senate w/ Letter
3/24/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 100-0 with Committee Substitute
3/24/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
3/23/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably to Rules
3/23/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Judiciary
3/11/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
3/11/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
3/11/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
3/10/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Committee on Committees
3/10/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/10/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
3/10/2015 - received in House
3/9/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 34-2 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1)
3/9/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 9, 2015
3/4/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
3/3/2015 - (S) SECOND READING to Rules
3/3/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably w/ SCS 1, to Rules
3/3/2015 - Senate Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Judiciary
3/2/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
3/2/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/12/2015 - Senate Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB133.htm
 
SB134LOTTERY GAMES (HIGDON, JIMMY; AN ACT relating to lottery games. 
 Note:   Internet Lottery: Prohibit internet-based lottery games or tickets being purchased on-line by credit card; require payment to be made by a prepaid lottery game card that may be purchased from lottery retailers.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Licensing and Occupations
 All Bill Status:   2/24/2015 - received in House
2/24/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 32-2
2/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/23/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 24, 2015
2/20/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/19/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/19/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/19/2015 - Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/17/2015 - Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB134.htm
 
SB138MOTOR CARRIERS (GIVENS, DAVID P.; Hornback, Paul; McDaniel, Christian; Parrett, Dennis; Schickel, John) AN ACT relating to motor carriers and declaring an emergency. 
 Note:   Motor Carrier Training: Repeal existing safety training requirements for motor carriers.
 Current Status:   2/11/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Transportation
 All Bill Status:   2/9/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB138.htm
 
SB139EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENTS (EMBRY JR., C.B.; AN ACT relating to use of experimental treatments for terminal illnesses. 
 Note:   Experimental Medical Treatments: Allow patients to have access to experimental medical treatments; provide immunity to medical providers who prescribe or administer such treatments.
 Current Status:   2/12/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB139.htm
 
SB145ELECTIONS (ADAMS, JULIE RAQUE; AN ACT relating to elections. 
 Note:   Local Option Elections: Permit local option elections to be held the same day as primary or general elections; require petitioner to pay for cost of election if the election is held on a different day.
 Current Status:   3/4/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Licensing and Occupations
 All Bill Status:   3/3/2015 - received in House
3/2/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 36-0
3/2/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/27/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
2/25/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/24/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/24/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/23/2015 - Senate State and Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/12/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB145.htm
 
SB146KNIVES (WEBB, ROBIN L.; AN ACT relating to knives. 
 Note:   Local Knife Ordinances: Prohibit local governments from regulating the manufacture, sale, or possession of knives
 Current Status:   2/12/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
 All Bill Status:   2/10/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB146.htm
 
SB153MOTOR CARRIERS (HARRIS, ERNIE; AN ACT relating to motor carriers. 
 Note:   Motor Carrier: Redefine motor carrier in the law to include private motor carriers as well as motor carriers for hire. Amended in Senate to eliminate requirement for annual training. House concurred in Senate changes
 Current Status:   3/19/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/11/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/11/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 99-0
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3/10/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules as Consent Bill
3/10/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
3/10/2015 - House Transportation, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/9/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Transportation
3/9/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/9/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Transportation
3/9/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/9/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
3/3/2015 - received in House
3/2/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 24-11 with Committee Substitute
3/2/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 2, 2015
3/2/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably w/ SCS 1, to Rules
2/27/2015 - Senate Transportation, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/26/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Transportation
2/26/2015 - (S) SECOND READING
2/26/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/20/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Transportation
2/20/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
2/20/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/13/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Transportation
2/11/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB153.htm
 
SB156CIVIL RIGHTS (MCGARVEY, MORGAN; Clark, Perry B.; Neal, Gerald A.; Thomas, Reginald) AN ACT relating to civil rights. 
 Note:   Discrimination: Prohibit discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
 Current Status:   2/13/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/11/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB156.htm
 
SB158CONSUMER PROTECTION (GIBSON, CARROLL; AN ACT relating to consumer protection. 
 Note:   Consumer Protection: Exempt practices that are approved or regulated by the Federal Trade Commission or other state and federal regulatory bodies from the Consumer Protection Act and limit remedies under current law.
 Current Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
 All Bill Status:   2/12/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB158.htm
 
SB171CHARITY AUCTIONS (HUMPHRIES, STAN; AN ACT relating to charity auctions. 
 Note:   Sales Tax Exemption-Charitable Auctions: Exempt items sold at a charitable auction from the sales tax.
 Current Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Licensing, Occupations, and Administrative Regulations
 All Bill Status:   2/12/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB171.htm
 
SB178VENUE AND CIVIL ACTIONS (WESTERFIELD, WHITNEY; AN ACT relating to venue and civil actions including the Commonwealth and its agencies. 
 Note:   Venue for Court Cases: Allow legal actions involving the Commonwealth to be brought in Franklin Circuit Court or in local Circuit Courts.
 Current Status:   2/26/2015 - Senate Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB178.htm
 
SB179CRIMINAL EXPUNGEMENT (NEAL, GERALD A.; Thomas, Reginald) AN ACT relating to criminal expungement. 
 Note:   Felony Record Expungement: Permit expungement of certain criminal records involving Class D felonies.
 Current Status:   2/25/2015 - Senate Health and Welfare, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
 All Bill Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary
2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB179.htm
 
SB183EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (MCGARVEY, MORGAN; AN ACT relating to an earned income tax credit. 
 Note:   Earned Income Tax Credit: Establish an earned income tax credit at a rate of 10 percent of the federal level.
 Current Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB183.htm
 
SB185STATE ADMINISTERED HEALTH PLANS (CARROLL, JULIAN M.; AN ACT relating to cost-savings demonstration projects for state-administered health plans. 
 Note:   Cost Saving Demonstration Projects: Establish the requirements for cost savings demonstration projects for the state employee health plan; and the state Medicaid plan.
 Current Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Appropriations and Revenue
 All Bill Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Committee on Committees
2/19/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
2/19/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB185.htm
 
SB189PUBLIC SMOKING (ADAMS, JULIE RAQUE; McGarvey, Morgan) AN ACT prohibiting smoking in public places and places of employment. 
 Note:   Statewide Smoking Ban: Ban smoking in all workplaces and businesses open to the public
 Current Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection
 All Bill Status:   2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB189.htm
 
SB192INMATE HEALTHCARE CONTRACTS (HORNBACK, PAUL; McDaniel, Christian; McGarvey, Morgan; Schroder, Wil; Westerfield, Whitney) AN ACT relating to contracts for healthcare services for inmates. 
 Note:   Heroin: Amended in Conference Committee to comprehensively revise statutes relating to the possession and sale of Schedule I drugs; permit the prescribing and dispensing of Naloxone to peace officers and first responders; permit pharmacists to distribute Naloxone pursuant to a physician-approved protocol subject to regulations promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy.
 Current Status:   3/25/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/25/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/24/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/24/2015 - (S) Passed w/ CCR (34-4)
3/24/2015 - Conference Committee report adopted in Senate
3/24/2015 - (S) Conference Committee report filed in (H) and (S)
3/24/2015 - received in Senate W/ Letter
3/24/2015 - (H) Passed w/CCR, (100-0)
3/24/2015 - Conference Committee report adopted in House CCR
3/24/2015 - Missing Action!
3/24/2015 - Free Conference Committee tentatively appointed in House and Senate
3/24/2015 - Free Conference Committee Appointed in House
3/24/2015 - House Refused to Recede from Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1)
3/24/2015 - received in House
3/11/2015 - Conference Committee tentatively appointed in House and Senate
3/11/2015 - Tentative Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate
3/11/2015 - Conference Committee Appointed in Senate Sen. Stivers - CHR; Sen. McDaniel; Sen. Westerfield; Sen. Schroder; Sen. McGarvey
3/11/2015 - Conference Committee Appointed in House Rep. Tilley - CHR; Rep. Butler; Rep. Jenkins; Rep. Denham; Rep. Keene; Rep. Floyd; Rep. Crimm
3/11/2015 - Senate Refused to Concur in House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1)
3/11/2015 - Missing Action! for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1)
3/11/2015 - received in Senate w/ Letter
3/11/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1)
3/11/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day; w/HCA 1T, HCS 1, HFA 1
3/10/2015 - floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute
3/10/2015 - (H) Placed in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 11, 2015
3/10/2015 - COMMITTEE STATUS: Reported Favorably (16-0) w/HCS
3/10/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/9/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Judiciary
3/9/2015 - (H) SECOND READING
3/9/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
3/9/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/5/2015 - House Judiciary, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/4/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/4/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Judiciary
3/4/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/4/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
3/4/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Judiciary
3/3/2015 - received in House
3/3/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 37-0
3/3/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
3/2/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 3, 2015
2/26/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/25/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/25/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/25/2015 - Senate State and Local Government, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB192.htm
 
SB199CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (MCGARVEY, MORGAN; AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to gaming. 
 Note:   Casino Gaming (CA): Propose to amend the Constitution to allow the General Assembly to permit casino gaming.
 Current Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate State and Local Government
 All Bill Status:   2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB199.htm
 
SB202911 EMERGENCY SERVICES (HIGDON, JIMMY; Adams, Julie Raque; Carpenter, Jared; Hornback, Paul) AN ACT relating to 911 emergency services. 
 Note:   E-911 POS fee: Transfer the responsibility of collecting and remitting the fee on prepaid wireless services from the wireless provider to the retailer.
 Current Status:   2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection
 All Bill Status:   2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB202.htm
 
SB204FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS (MCGARVEY, MORGAN; AN ACT relating to fraudulent transfers. 
 Note:   Asset Transfers by Debtors: Restrict asset transfers by debtors to evade creditor claims.
 Current Status:   3/20/2015 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
 All Bill Status:   3/11/2015 - delivered to Governor
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by Speaker of the House
3/11/2015 - Enrolled, Signed by President of the Senate
3/10/2015 - received in Senate
3/10/2015 - (H) THIRD READING, passed 97-0
3/10/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/9/2015 - (H) Placed in the Consent Orders of the Day For Tuesday, March 10, 2015
3/4/2015 - (H) SECOND READING to Rules as Consent Bill
3/4/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
3/4/2015 - House Banking and Insurance, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/3/2015 - (H) Returned to Committee House Banking and Insurance
3/3/2015 - (H) FIRST READING
3/3/2015 - (H) Taken From Committee
3/3/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/2/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Banking and Insurance
2/27/2015 - received in House
2/27/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, passed 36-0
2/26/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 27, 2015
2/26/2015 - (S) SECOND READING to Rules as a Consent Bill
2/26/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/26/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/25/2015 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate Banking and Insurance
2/25/2015 - (S) FIRST READING
2/25/2015 - (S) Taken From Committee
2/19/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Banking and Insurance
2/13/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SB204.htm
 
SCR103KENTUCKY WORKFORCE OVERSIGHT TASK FORCE (GIVENS, DAVID P.; A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission to establish the Kentucky Workforce Oversight Task Force to study and develop recommendations concerning the benefits, investments, and funding of workforce education; establish task force membership; require the task force to submit report to Legislative Research Commission by December 11, 2015. 
 Note:   Workforce Education Taskforce: Establish the Kentucky Workforce Oversight Task Force to study and develop recommendations concerning the benefits, investments, and funding of workforce education.
 Current Status:   3/24/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - (H) Posted for Passage in Consent Orders of the Day
3/11/2015 - placed in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 23, 2015
3/11/2015 - (H) Placed in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 23, 2015
3/11/2015 - (H) SECOND READING, to Rules
3/10/2015 - (H) Posting Waived
3/10/2015 - (H) FIRST READING to Consent Calendar
3/10/2015 - (H) Reported Favorably
3/10/2015 - (H) posted in committee House Education
3/10/2015 - House Education, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
3/2/2015 - (H) Referred to Committee House Education
2/25/2015 - received in House
2/25/2015 - (S) THIRD READING, adopted 37-0
2/25/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day
2/24/2015 - (S) Posted for Passage in Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 25, 2015
2/20/2015 - (S) SECOND READING, to Rules
2/19/2015 - (S) FIRST READING to Regular Calendar
2/19/2015 - (S) Reported Favorably
2/19/2015 - Senate Appropriations and Revenue, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/17/2015 - Senate Appropriations and Revenue, (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)
2/10/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Appropriations and Revenue
2/6/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SC103.htm
 
SR154SECOND-HAND SMOKE (HIGDON, JIMMY; A RESOLUTION urging the establishment of a totally voluntary civic health initiative designed to decrease the incidence of smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke. 
 Note:   Encourage the creation of a voluntary civic organization whose primary mission is to reduce smoking rates
 Current Status:   3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   2/27/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SR154.htm
 
SR155SNAP PAYMENTS (HIGDON, JIMMY; A RESOLUTION urging the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to dispense two Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program payments per month rather than one lump payment at the beginning of the month. 
 Note:   Public Assistance Payments: Urge the Cabinet to change the monthly SNAP payments to twice monthly
 Current Status:   3/2/2015 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Health and Welfare
 All Bill Status:   2/27/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SR155.htm
 
SR232EQUILOTTERY (ADAMS, JULIE RAQUE; Commend the Kentucky Lottery Corporation for its desire to work with the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, EquiLottery, and the horse industry to develop a new shared lottery game based on the results of live horse racing. 
 Note:   Lottery Vendors: Encourage Kentucky Lottery Corporation to work with lottery vendors on expanding lottery games.
 Current Status:   3/24/2015 - adopted by voice vote
 All Bill Status:   3/23/2015 - Introduced
 State Bill Page:   http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/15RS/SR232.htm
 

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