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SB75 - AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic.
John Schickel, Steve West, Gary M. Boswell
Last updated 9 months ago
24 Co-Sponsors
Amend KRS 56.580 to prohibit closing portions of Capital Avenue in Frankfort; provide exceptions for emergency personnel.
STATUS
Introduced
SB125 - AN ACT relating to off-highway vehicles.
Phillip Wheeler, Johnnie L. Turner, Donald Douglas
Last updated 6 months ago
4 Co-Sponsors
Amends KRS 189.281 to extend the ability for local governments to start off-highway vehicle (OHV) pilot programs to July 1, 2027, and to expand the definition of “local government” to include any local government that operates a public OHV trail system.
STATUS
Passed
SB31 - AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.
Johnnie L. Turner
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Amend KRS 304.39-087 to modify the reporting of insurance information to the Department of Vehicle Regulation; require the Department of Vehicle Regulation to establish information submission format and additional information requirements; amend KRS 186A.040 to modify the Department of Vehicle Regulation's duties relating to insurance notifications in AVIS; establish conditions for when an individual's motor vehicle registration must be revoked or a license plate surrendered; establish registration reinstatement fee; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186A to establish administrative requirements for county clerks and the Department of Vehicle Regulation relating to proof of insurance, affidavits submitted in lieu of proof of insurance, and surrendering a motor vehicle license plate; require the Department of Insurance to prepare forms and a notice to registration renewal applicants; amend KRS 186A.042 to allow the submission of an affidavit in lieu of proof of insurance; require the county clerk to provide a notice when processing motor vehicle registration renewals; amend KRS 186A.990 to provide penalties for failure to surrender a motor vehicle license plate upon registration revocation for lack of required insurance; amend KRS 186.180 to conform; delete fee for revocations under KRS 186.290; amend various statutes requiring proof of insurance to allow submission of an affidavit; amend KRS 189.636 to require law enforcement to issue citations to motor vehicle operators for failure to comply with required insurance law; amend KRS 304.39-080 to establish exception to continuous motor vehicle insurance requirement; amend KRS 304.39-110 to permit insurers to offer 12 month policy periods; amend KRS 304.39-117 to modify requirements for evidence of compliance with required insurance law; amend KRS 304.99-060 to modify penalties; amend KRS 431.078 to create expungement rights for motor vehicle owners and operators that fail to have required motor vehicle insurance; make technical corrections; repeal KRS 304.39-085, relating to notification by insurers to the Department of Vehicle Regulation; require the Department of Vehicle Regulation and the Department of Insurance to promulgate administrative regulations to implement this Act within 30 days of effective date of section; RETROACTIVE, in part; EFFECTIVE, in part, January 1, 2025.
STATUS
Introduced
SB32 - AN ACT relating to driving under the influence of marijuana.
Johnnie L. Turner, Lindsey Tichenor
Last updated 9 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Amend KRS 189A.005 to define "marijuana concentration"; amend KRS 189A.010 to create a per se limit for a marijuana concentration measured by a blood test; create presumption that a person is not under the influence if the marijuana concentration is less than four; amend KRS 189A.050, 189A.070, 189A.090, 189A.240, and 189A.410 to conform.
STATUS
Introduced
SR73 - A RESOLUTION recognizing Leland "Lee" Smith of the Kentucky State Police Facilities Security Division on the occasion of his retirement.
Donald Douglas, Stephen L. Meredith, Jared K. Carpenter
Last updated 8 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Recognize Leland "Lee" Smith of the Kentucky State Police Facilities Security Division on the occaision of his retirement.
STATUS
Passed
SR77 - A RESOLUTION expressing support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemning the violent events on October 7, 2023.
Lindsey Tichenor, Gary M. Boswell, Danny Carroll
Last updated 8 months ago
22 Co-Sponsors
Affirm Kentucky's support for the State of Israel and the Israeli people and condemn the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas.
STATUS
Passed
SB33 - AN ACT relating to motor vehicles.
Johnnie L. Turner
Last updated 9 months ago
1 Co-Sponsor
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to require proof of a vehicle registration receipt, proof an operator's license, and proof of motor vehicle insurance be provided to a peace officer at the time of a traffic stop; amend KRS 186.400 to require a notation in the operator's license database when a license is issued, renewed, suspended, or revoked; amend KRS 186A.010 to require a notation in AVIS when a motor vehicle's registration is issued, renewed, or revoked; amend KRS 186.170 to allow for proof of a registration receipt in an electronic format; require peace officers with access to AVIS to check it at the time of a stop; amend KRS 186.510 to require a peace officer to check the operator's license database; allow a person to provide proof of a valid operator's license prior to the court date; allow for proof of an operator's license in an electronic format; amend KRS 186.990 to allow for dismissal of a charge with proof the vehicle is properly registered; allow that for a violation of failure to illuminate a vehicle license plate a courtesy warning may be issued in lieu of a uniform citation; provided that if a citation is issued the operator of the vehicle shall be fined $25; allow for dismissal of a fine if proof of repair is shown; amend KRS 189.990 to establish that for violations of certain vehicle operation statutes a courtesy warning may be issued in lieu of a uniform citation; provide that if a uniform citation is issued the operator of the vehicle shall be fined $25; allow for dismissal of a fine if proof of repair is shown; amend KRS 67.592 to require a jailer to keep a receipt form listing a prisoner's property and to return a valid operator's license upon a person's release unless needed for evidentiary purposes; amend KRS 138.465, 186.574, 189.271, 189.370, and 431.452 to conform.
STATUS
Introduced
SB7 - AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools.
Mike Wilson, Damon Thayer, Gary M. Boswell
Last updated 8 months ago
23 Co-Sponsors
Amend KRS 164.7874 to include an equivalent score on the Classic Learning Test as a KEES supplemental amount; define "eligible noncertified school graduate"; amend definitions of "KEES award," "KEES award maximum," and " KEES base amount" for an eligible noncertified school graduate; amend KRS 164.7879 to establish an equivalent grade point average for eligible noncertified school graduates based on the graduate's ACT score; amend KRS 164.7884 to conform.
STATUS
Engrossed
SB91 - AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Jimmy Higdon, Matthew D. Deneen, Greg Elkins
Last updated 5 months ago
14 Co-Sponsors
Delete original provisions; amend enacted 2024 RS HB 1, HB 6, and HB 265 to provide additional appropriations and provisions for various programs and projects; make stand-alone supplemental appropriations; establish various conditions for supplemental appropriations; amend KRS 45A.100 to increase the threshold for small purchases by the Finance and Administration Cabinet, state institutions of higher education, and the legislative branch of government; amend KRS 45A.190 to increase the performance bond threshold for certain construction contracts to conform; amend KRS 56.491 to increase the threshold for approval required for certain capital construction projects; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY.
STATUS
Passed
SR112 - A RESOLUTION honoring the work of the Kentucky Main Street Program and its participating communities.
Robin L. Webb, Steve West, Jared K. Carpenter
Last updated 8 months ago
11 Co-Sponsors
Honor the work of the Kentucky Main Street Program and its participating communities.
STATUS
Passed
BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
Senator from Kentucky district SD-029
COMMITTEES
Kentucky Senate
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Johnnie L. Turner was born in Mississippi. He has worked as a Branch Manager for Liberty National Life Insurance Company and a tax preparer for H&R Block. Turner served in the U.S. Army and received the Vietnam Combat Medal. He earned his B.S. from the University of Maryland. He has served on the School Site Council and the Woodcrest Park Planning Commission. Turner and his wife Carol have 4 children.read less
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