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SB355 - AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to terms of members of the General Assembly.
David Yates
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Propose to amend Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prevent senators from serving more than three terms of office, not including partial terms of two years or less, and to prevent members of the House of Representatives from serving more than six terms of office, not including partial terms of two years or less, beginning with those elected in November 2026; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
STATUS
Introduced
SB375 - AN ACT relating to property.
David Yates
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 381 to define "short-term rental"; provide that use of the terms "single-family residence" and "commercial use" in any deed restrictions and other covenants on use of land shall not be construed to restrict an owner from renting out the property as a short-term rental.
STATUS
Introduced
SB363 - AN ACT relating to tax rebates for certain state-owned facilities.
David Yates
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to define "public venue," "qualifying attraction," and "event"; establish a sales tax rebate for public venues which have qualifying attractions.
STATUS
Introduced
SB374 - AN ACT relating to employees of the Department of Kentucky State Police.
David Yates
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amend KRS 16.052 to increase salaries of employees of the Department of Kentucky State Police.
STATUS
Introduced
SB365 - AN ACT relating to loss of consortium.
David Yates
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a civil cause of action for loss of consortium by a child when the negligent or wrongful act of a third person caused the death or total and permanent disability of a parent.
STATUS
Introduced
SB362 - AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the possession of cannabis.
David Yates, Karen Berg
Last updated 7 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to guarantee the right of an individual 21 years of age or older to possess, use, buy, or sell one ounce or less of cannabis and to cultivate, harvest, and store up to five cannabis plants for personal use; for the production, processing, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products to be controlled by the General Assembly; specify the question to be printed on the ballot; direct the Secretary of State to publish the proposed amendment in a newspaper of general circulation; direct the Secretary of State to certify the proposed amendment to the county clerk of each county.
STATUS
Introduced
SB214 - AN ACT relating to tax incentives for support provided to victims of domestic violence.
David Yates
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish an income tax credit for qualified contributions made to a domestic violence shelter or rape crisis center in this state; amend KRS 141.019 and 141.039 to disallow the deduction for charitable contributions if the income tax credit is claimed; create new sections of KRS Chapter 141 to establish an income tax credit for a taxpayer that rents a residential unit to a protected tenant; allow an income tax credit for the conversion of condemned property into a domestic violence shelter; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the tax credits; and amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the tax credits.
STATUS
Introduced
SR150 - A RESOLUTION adjourning the Senate in loving memory and honor of Colonel Eric L. Nelson.
David Yates
Last updated 7 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Adjourn the Senate in honor and loving memory of Colonel Eric L. Nelson.
STATUS
Passed
SB205 - AN ACT providing maternity leave for public school employees.
Lindsey Tichenor, Jimmy Higdon, George Maxwell Wise
Last updated 7 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Amend KRS 161.155 to provide 20 maternity days to district employees who give birth; establish the terms and conditions for use of maternity days.
STATUS
Introduced
SR207 - A RESOLUTION honoring and commending the Louisville Fire Department firefighters, Louisville Metro Police Department officers, and Louisville emergency medical services personnel involved in the recent rescue on the Clark Memorial Bridge.
Gerald A. Neal, David Yates, Julie Adams
Last updated 5 months ago
36 Co-Sponsors
Recognize and commend the Louisville Fire Department rescue squad that executed a rescue on the Clark Memorial Bridge, and the Louisville Metro Police and emergency medical services personnel that responded to the scene.
STATUS
Passed
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