@carbinemike the following may interest you.
Here's where KY stands and is either on the floor for a vote or has already passed.
This newspaper is certainly slanted left, but I am going to leave their headlines alone, despite that they said that KY WEAKENED gun safety, when in fact, they have actually strengthened it.
Here are more laws that have passed and awaiting the Governor to sign them into law.
More information and photos here:
https://www.courier-journal.com/sto...in-kentucky-general-assembly-2019/3033455002/
School safety
Senate Bill 1, Sen. Max Wise, R-Campbellsville. Sets goals for
hiring more resource officers, counselors and mental health workers at schools; mandates suicide prevention training for teachers and staff; and establishes the statewide position of “school security marshal.” But it provides no money, only an intention to provide the money next year. Passed Senate and House, sent to Gov. Matt Bevin for his signature.
Weaken gun control *their words, not mine
Senate Bill 150, Sen. Brandon Smith, R-Hazard, would
let Kentuckians carry concealed weapons without a permit or training or background check. Passed Senate and House.
[what they're not saying is that people can still obtain training and CCW licenses if they so desire--but let's not let facts get in the way of allowing the freedom of speech (lying).
Tax cuts
House Bill 354, Rep. Steven Rudy, R-Paducah. Would restore and expand exemption for sales of nonprofits of admission tickets including tickets to university sporting events. More than a simple fix of last year’s tax bill, it also adds tax breaks for several types of corporations and was amended Friday to
restore policy of taxing only net gambling winnings rather than gross gambling winnings. Passed House and passed Senate budget committee, awaiting vote on Senate floor.
Private school tax break
House Bill 205, House Majority leader John “Bam” Carney, R-Campbellsville. Would offer
tax credit to those who donate to groups that provide private school scholarships. Advocates say it would give at-risk kids access to education tailored to their needs, but opponents — including teachers’ unions — say it hurts public schools. Has been idle in committee for a month, but House leaders gave it a reading Friday — a step indicating it might move fast this week.
Borrowing to revamp parks
House Bill 268, Rep. Steven Rudy, would borrow $50 million to improve state parks – the first phase of a Bevin administration plan to ultimately borrow $150 million for parks improvements. Bill also includes a few other smaller new spending items. Passed House and is in Senate budget committee.
Sports betting
House Bill 175, Rep Adam Koenig, R-Erlanger, would legalize
gambling on sporting events at racetracks, Kentucky Speedway, and on mobile apps. The bill cleared a House committee and a House floor vote has been delayed. But it has some powerful backers and remains alive.
Slash Grindle salary
House Bill 499, Rep. John “Bam” Carney, R-Campbellsville. Would
roll back a raise of $215,000 that Bevin gave to Kentucky chief technology official Charles Grindle. That put Grindle’s annual salary at $375,000. The bill would put it at the highest salary paid to a state technology officer in a neighboring state – or about $210,000. Bill passed the House 99-0 and is now in the Senate.
Abortion
Senate Bill 9, Sen. Matt Castlen, R- Owensboro, would
ban abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, usually around the sixth week of pregnancy. Passed the Senate, approved by House committee and awaiting a vote on the House floor.
Restrict open records
House Bill 387 Rep. Jason Petrie, R-Elkton. Would
block out-of-state people from using Kentucky Open Records Law, allow no court appeal if legislative leaders refuse to release legislative records, and restrict access to public records in other ways. Passed House committee and is awaiting House floor vote.
Read more: Experts say Kentucky bill to block open records access 'really scary'
The Judge Shepherd Bypass
Senate Bill 2, Senate President Robert Stivers. Would
allow state officials and agencies to get a special judge appointed rather than go to Franklin Circuit Court. Many Republicans are mad about Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd’s ruling
striking down last year’s pension law — a ruling that was upheld in a 7-0 by the Kentucky Supreme Court. Passed Senate and is now before the House Judiciary Committee.
Solar bill
Senate Bill 100, Sen Brandon Smith, R-Hazard. A utility-backed priority to
replace current “net metering” system. People who install solar panels in the future would not get the benefit of a current law where utilities credit them on a one-to-one basis for excess energy they generate for the electric grid, but would have their credit determined by the Public Service Commission. Passed Senate, amended by House it to make it friendlier to solar customers. Senate rejected House amendment. Awaiting House vote on whether to go back and accept the original Senate Bill.
Opinion: The original solar bill is right for Kentucky and its energy industry
Pension relief: Health departments and universities
House Bill 358, Rep. James Tipton, R-Taylorsville. Regional universities, public health departments, mental health centers and other quasi-government face a crushing increase in the pension contributions they must pay starting July 1. This bill, and others, would delay that increase one year. Critics warn the bill would cut anticipated funding for the troubled pension plan for state workers. Passed House and now in Senate.