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Budget bill now in hands of the Senate
The budget bill, House Bill 200, passed the House last week on a 76-15 vote. The bill now is in possession of the Senate, and KACo staff members are reaching out to Senate leaders and Appropriations and Revenue Committee members to review the positives and negatives for counties in the House Budget.
HB 246
Kentucky’s community pharmacies would play a bigger role in the state’s fight against opioid addiction under legislation that has passed the state House.
HB 609
House Bill 609 could bring needed repairs to our state's roads and bridges.
HB 373 Body Cameras
A bill that would specify when footage from body cameras worn by law enforcement may be accessed and used by the public received approval today in the state House.
TVA Update
The TVA in-lieu-of-tax bill continues to show strong support by many legislators as we approach the last few days of the General Session.
HB 609 discussed in committee
The long-awaited public hearing on House Bill 609, regarding transportation infrastructure funding, took place in the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee meeting Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
HB 2 - Workers' Compensation
The Senate State and Local Government Committee passed House Bill 2 by a vote of 7-4, Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Frankfort. HB 2 updates workers’ compensation laws in Kentucky. It was sponsored by Rep. Adam Koenig.
House-Senate committee
A House-Senate conference committee will soon begin meeting to hammer out agreements in the versions of the state budget bills approved by each chamber.