ࡱ> 43 >&bjbjOO (2--:&]T 7 7 7 778% 7kxixixixixixixixi^k`k`k`k`k`k`k$lnkxixixixixikxixixixixixixixixixij`" 'xi^kxixijjxi^ I2x 7 7xijSenate Bills Includes opposite chamber sponsors where requested by primary sponsors of substantially similar bills in both chambers and jointly approved by the Committee on Committees of both chambers. Opposite chamber sponsors are represented in italics. SB 1 - See Introductions on January 4, 2006. SB 2 - See Introductions on January 18, 2006. Introduced Jan. 3, 2006 SB 3 (BR 1) - R. Roeding, C. Borders, E. Harris, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, V. McGaha, J. Pendleton, D. Seum, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Turner, J. Westwood AN ACT relating to writing portfolios in the public schools. Amend KRS 158.6453 to remove writing portfolios as a part of the required state assessment program that is established by the Kentucky Board of Education; require writing portfolios as an instructional tool for continuous assessment. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Education (S) SB 4 (BR 18) - D. Boswell AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky and amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky, relating to casinos. Propose a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to casinos; allow the General Assembly to permit the operation of casinos, which may include casinos at horse racing tracks; provide, if General Assembly authorizes casino gaming, for agency of state government to be created to regulate casinos by special law notwithstanding Section 59 or 60 of the Constitution, establish qualifications of individuals and entities authorized to operate casinos, limit number and location of casinos, define types of lotteries, gift enterprises and gambling games to be permitted, provide for other standards to ensure honest operation of casinos; define casino and casino-style gaming; restrict operation of casinos until the state agency shall have first approved the conduct of casinos and the governing body of the county, urban-county, charter county, or consolidated local government has approved the operation; propose to amend Section 226 of the Kentucky Constitution to provide that the new section is an exception to the prohibition against lotteries and gift enterprises; submit to voters; provide ballot language. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jun 1-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 5 (BR 36) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to motor vehicle liability insurance. Amend KRS 304.39-110 to increase the minimum amount of property damage liability insurance from $10,000 to $25,000. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jun 1-To: Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Banking and Insurance (S) SB 6 (BR 44) - E. Scorsone, J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to executive branch ethics. Amend KRS 11A.010 to apply provisions of the executive branch ethics code to any unpaid executive officer; define "executive officer." (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jun 1-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to State and Local Government (S) SB 7/LM/CI (BR 19) - D. Boswell AN ACT relating to gaming and making an appropriation therefor. Establish KRS Chapter 239 to authorize gambling at horse racing tracks and casinos; create numerous definitions; create the Kentucky Gaming Commission; establish the duties and responsibilities of the commission; require the commission to determine the occupations related to casino gaming and the qualifications for an occupational license; establish the application procedures for a casino, racing association gaming, manufacturer's, and supplier's license; establish the requirements and qualifications for all gaming-related licenses; prohibit a licensee from transferring or assigning the license without prior commission approval; permit a licensee to conduct gaming operations from a temporary facility under certain conditions; require racing association licensees to make certain requests to the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority regarding the number of racing days the licensee will have scheduled during a year; create an exemption to allow facilities development for gaming activities regarding zoning; provide that other zoning and building codes still apply; establish the position and the duties of the executive director of the commission; establish that certain job classifications are to be established by agreement of the parties to a collective bargaining agreement; require that before a gaming license is issued, the governing body in the jurisdiction where gaming operations are proposed must first enact an ordinance to permit casino gaming; require a gaming licensee to post bond and to maintain specific types of insurance; limit the number of gaming licenses to five racing association gaming licenses and four casino licenses; establish criteria for gaming operation locations; require certain information from applicants seeking a gaming license; establish the fees for applications, licensure, and renewal for all licenses; create the Kentucky gaming fund, the Kentucky municipal public safety fund, the Kentucky county public safety fund, the Kentucky horse racing equity fund, and the Kentucky thoroughbred claiming fund; require that certain amounts of the gaming fund support administrative operations of the commission, and other amounts from the gaming fund be dispersed to the Kentucky compulsive gamblers assistance fund, the Department of Education, the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for health care services for certain indigent Kentuckians and for a prescription drug program for senior citizens, the Kentucky county public safety fund, capital construction, sewer and water projects administered under the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, the Kentucky veterans trust fund, the state road fund, the budget reserve trust fund, and the equine industry program trust and revolving fund; establish the disbursement of funds to the Kentucky municipal public safety fund and the Kentucky county public safety fund; establish the disbursement of funds to the Kentucky horse racing industry; prohibit licensure of certain people under specific circumstances; establish the expenditure of moneys from the municipal public safety fund and the county public safety fund; establish a wagering tax at a rate of 35% of adjusted gross receipts received and reported monthly by the licensee obliged to pay the tax; establish the terms of all licenses regarding gaming operations; require the commission to promulgate administrative regulations to prescribe procedures for gaming licensees regarding the effective control over their internal fiscal affairs; require periodic financial reports from gaming licensees; require annual audits of the financial statements of gaming licensees; define and limit gambling games and devices; address how money deposited into the compulsive gamblers assistance fund will be expended; require the State Auditor to perform an annual audit of the commission; require gaming licensees to compile a list of persons to exclude or reject from licensed gaming establishments; require the commission to notify a person placed on an exclusion or ejection list; permit the commission to take disciplinary action if a gaming licensee knowingly fails to exclude or eject a person on the list; establish penalties for persons placed on the list who enter premises of a licensed gaming establishment; provide that the transport of gambling equipment and supplies into the state will not be a violation of federal laws; define the term "cheat" and establish penalties for persons who cheat; create the compulsive gamblers assistance fund; establish how expenditures from the compulsive gamblers assistance fund will be utilized; require the commission to prepare an annual report detailing activities and expenditures of the compulsive gamblers assistance fund; encourage gaming licensees to cooperate with local business and community organizations to stimulate the economy through tourism; require gaming licensees to pay the salaries of certain commission employees; require gaming licensees to make office space available for certain commission employees; prohibit a person under 21 from placing a wager or being in an area where gambling games are in operation; establish that commission members, the executive director, and commission employees are subject to the executive branch code of ethics; limit the administrative fine to $50,000 per offense; establish that administrative review under KRS Chapter 13B is available for persons aggrieved by an action by the commission; create a new section of KRS Chapter 131 to attach the commission to the Department of Revenue for administrative purposes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 242 to permit a local option election in certain areas for the limited sale of alcoholic beverages at tracks and casinos in the territory; amend KRS 243.030 to establish a $7,500 annual license fee for a casino entertainment license and a racing association casino entertainment license; amend KRS 243.040 to establish a $3,500 annual license fee for a casino entertainment license and a racing association casino entertainment license; amend KRS 243.500, 243.505, 525.090, 528.010, 528.100, 15.380 to conform; include a severability clause; Include language that this Act is void if the voters fail to approve a constitutional amendment permitting the General Assembly to authorize casinos. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jun 1-To: Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 8/CI (BR 73) - G. Tapp, J. Westwood AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 516.010, relating to forgery definitions, to include a definition of academic degree; amend KRS 516.030, relating to forgery in the second degree, to include forgery of an academic degree. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jul 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Judiciary (S) SB 9 (BR 79) - G. Tapp AN ACT relating to dead bodies. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 213, relating to burials, to authorize an action in the Circuit Court for a family to require the burial or other lawful disposition of the body of the victim when the person alleged to have committed the homicide refuses to permit burial or lawful disposition of the body. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jul 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Judiciary (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Feb 22-to Judiciary (H) Mar 7-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 94-0 Mar 17-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 75) SB 10 (BR 123) - D. Seum Jan 9-WITHDRAWN SB 11/LM/CI (BR 155) - D. Boswell, D. Harper Angel, D. Mongiardo, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, J. Turner, E. Worley AN ACT relating to human trafficking. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 509 to define the crime of human trafficking and punish it as a Class B felony. SB 11 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM/CI - Amend Section 1 to remove family members as potential trafficking victims; provide that offense occurs only when two or more persons are trafficked; insert new provision creating a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to allow a victim of identity theft to obtain a court judgment authenticating that status. HCA (1/Title, G. Lindsay) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, K. Stein) - Delete the requirement that a person must traffic two or more persons in order to be guilty of human trafficking. HFA (2, K. Stein) - Delete the definition of "trafficked person." HFA (3, K. Stein) - Define "trafficking victim"; establish that trafficking victims have rights pursuant to the crime victim's bill of rights; provide that trafficking victims are not incarcerated, fined, or otherwise penalized solely for the unlawful acts committed as a result of being trafficked; establish that trafficking victims are not to be held in detention centers, jails, or prisons at any time prior to, during, or after any legal proceedings. HFA (4/LM/P, S. Lee) - Attach provisions of HB 115/HCS. HFA (5/LM/P, S. Lee) - Attach provisions of HB 115/HCS. HFA (6/Title, S. Lee) - Attach provisions of HB 115/HCS. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Judiciary (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Feb 22-to Judiciary (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute Apr 10-floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendments (4) and (6-title) filed Apr 11-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Apr 12-received in Senate SB 12/CI (BR 162) - K. Stine, R. Roeding, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Westwood AN ACT relating to unlawful possession of a weapon on school property. Amend KRS 527.070 to require signs to be posted at all public entrances to school buildings, sports arenas, gymnasiums, stadiums, and cafeterias, at unenclosed corners of school property, at the gate or controlled entrances of enclosed properties, and at the entrance of any access road for all open areas owned, operated, leased, or controlled by the school; specify that if no required sign is posted, no prosecution for violation of the statute may take place; provide that the prohibition against unlawful possession of a weapon on school property shall not apply to a person hunting on rural or remote lands owned by a school if the area is not properly posted as closed to hunting by the school's governing board. SB 12 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, E. Scorsone) - Retain all provisions except delete provision prohibiting prosecution of persons if the required signs are not posted. SFA (2, R. Palmer II) - Amend to specify that failure to post the required signs shall bar the prosecution of a person who enters any school premises other than school buildings. SFA (3, R. Palmer II) - Retain most original language; add provisions specifying that even if signs are not posted on school property actually used for educational purposes there is a rebuttable presumption that the person knows that a firearm cannot be carried; with regard to school property not used for school purposes, treat the property as any other private property which requires notice against concealed carry of firearms and the remedy for violation is removal of the person from the premises or denial of entry into the premises; delete provision relating to prohibition against prosecution; delete existing law relating to not relieving the person from liability for such entry. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Judiciary (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-floor amendment (2) filed Feb 16-floor amendment (3) filed Feb 21-recommitted to Judiciary (S) SB 13 (BR 189) - D. Harper Angel AN ACT relating to graduated driver's licenses for teenagers. Amend KRS 186.450 and create new sections of KRS Chapter 186 to require a person at least 16 years of age and under 18 years to hold an instruction permit for 180 days before applying for an intermediate license; require a person to hold an intermediate license for 180 days and complete a driver training program before applying for an operator's license; make a permit valid for three years and an intermediate license valid for two years; require a person applying for an intermediate license to present a statement signed by a parent or a guardian attesting to at least 60 hours of supervised driving, including at least ten hours at night with a licensed person at least 21 years of age; require a 180-day extension to the permit or intermediate license for a violation or conviction under KRS Chapter 186, 189, or 189A; require the State Police to affix a sticker to an intermediate license and update computer information; require that the intermediate license be carried while operating a vehicle; prohibit a driver with an intermediate license from driving between 12 midnight and 6 a.m. or at any time with three or more people under age 18 who are not related to the driver; amend KRS 186.412, 186.470, 186.480, 186.6401, and KRS 186.990 to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Transportation (S) SB 14 (BR 184) - J. Carroll AN ACT relating to Kentucky National Guard and Reserve death benefits, declaring an emergency, and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 61.315 to require that the State Treasurer pay death benefits in the amount of $75,000 when a member of the Kentucky National Guard or Reserve dies on federal active duty; make an appropriation in the amount of $1,050,000 to carry out the provisions of the Act; make amendment to KRS 61.315 retroactive to July 1, 2002; EMERGENCY. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 15 (BR 187) - J. Carroll AN ACT relating to the safety, learning, and well-being of students. Amend KRS 158.440 to require school districts to have procedures in place to address student harassment, intimidation, and bullying; amend KRS 158.441 to define "harassment, intimidation, or bullying"; amend KRS 158.148 to require school districts to formulate a code of acceptable behavior prohibiting student harassment, intimidation, or bullying that includes procedures for reporting and investigating complaints, a strategy for protecting complainants from retaliation, and a process for annually discussing the code with students; require school districts, under certain conditions, to provide training to school employees on the district's acceptable code of behavior; require school districts to include code of acceptable behavior in district employee training manual; amend KRS 158.150 to include student harassment, intimidation, or bullying as a cause for suspension or expulsion; amend 158.444 to require local school districts to collect and provide the Kentucky Department of Education information related to all incidents of student harassment, intimidation, or bullying; amend KRS 160.345 to require a school council to include strategies to address student harassment, intimidation, or bullying as part of the school's comprehensive safety plan; create a new section of KRS 158 to provide immunity to school employees or students from a cause of action for damages arising from reporting in good faith a student's disruptive or disorderly behavior if school and district procedures are followed regarding the report. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Education (S) SB 16/LM/CI (BR 80) - E. Tori, D. Thayer AN ACT relating to sexual offenses and sex offender management. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 439 to place certain sex offenders on lifetime parole and provide the conditions thereof; create a new section of KRS Chapter 439 to create the crime of violation of the provisions of parole by a sex offender; create a new section of KRS Chapter 519 to require global positioning monitoring of sex offenders; create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to require law enforcement agencies to attempt to locate absconded sex offenders; create a new section of KRS Chapter 533 to prohibit pretrial diversion, probation, shock probation and other forms of nonimposition of sentence for certain sex offenders; amend KRS 510.040 relating to rape in the first degree to provide life imprisonment without parole when victim is under 12 or this is a second or subsequent offense with a victim under 18; amend KRS 510.050 and 510.060 relating to rape in the second and third degrees to provide life imprisonment without parole for second or subsequent offense when victim is under 18; amend KRS 510.070 relating to sodomy in the first degree to provide life imprisonment without parole when victim is under 12 or this is a second or subsequent offense with a victim under 18; amend KRS 510.080 and 510.090 relating to sodomy in the second or third degree to provide life imprisonment without parole for a second or subsequent offense with a victim under 18; amend KRS 510.110 and 510.120 relating to sexual abuse in the first and second degree to increase penalty to life imprisonment without parole for a second or subsequent offense with a victim under 18; create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to provide for a sentence of life imprisonment without parole for 25 years for persons under 18 who commit a felony sex offense for which an adult would receive life without parole, but nullify section if Supreme Court of Kentucky subsequently allows life without parole for juveniles; amend KRS 197.420 relating to sex offender treatment programs to exempt persons receiving a sentence of life imprisonment without parole; amend KRS 532.047 relating to restrictions on probation to include certain sex offenders; amend KRS 532.060 relating to sentencing for felonies to reflect the life without parole provision for a Class A felony; create a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.540 relating to sex offenders to provide that the sheriff notify residents when a lifetime sex offender registrant moves into a location in the county, provide for registration fee of $50; create a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.540 relating to sex offenders to provide for schools to publish sex offender information in local newspapers, provide for $20 fee; create a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.540 to specify how sex offender information is to be published by the schools; amend KRS 17.495 relating to sex offender residence while on probation or parole to specify that the measurement is from nearest property edge to nearest property edge rather than from building to building; amend KRS 17.510 relating to sex offender registration to increase penalties for violation from Class D felony to Class C felony for first offense and Class B felony for subsequent offense; create a new section of KRS Chapter 70 to require sheriff to verify sex offender residence by actual visit once each 6 months, permit sheriff to delegate to police in cities; amend KRS 431.517 relating to home incarceration for persons on bail to require the same for certain sex offenders; amend KRS 431.520 relating to release on personal recognizance or unsecured bail to prohibit the same for persons charged with certain sex offenses; amend KRS 531.340 relating to distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor to increase second offense penalty to Class C felony; amend KRS 531.360 relating to advertising child pornography to increase penalty from Class A misdemeanor for first offense to Class D felony and increase subsequent offense to Class C felony; amend KRS 531.335 relating to possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor to make penalty for any offense, not just subsequent offenses, a Class D felony; amend KRS 532.200 relating to home incarceration to include the use of global positioning technology for electronic monitoring; amend KRS 532.210 relating to home incarceration to prohibit home incarceration for certain sex offenders. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Judiciary (S) SB 17/LM (BR 185) - J. Carroll AN ACT relating to the investigation of traffic accidents. Amend KRS 189A.103, relating to consent to tests for alcohol or substances in the blood, to require that law enforcement officers request to perform blood and urine tests on all drivers involved in any accident that involves a school bus or involves a fatality; treat refusal to submit to test in this circumstance as refusal to comply with the chapter; amend KRS 189.580, 189.635, and 281A.220 to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Judiciary (S) SB 18 (BR 213) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to genetic and metabolic disorders. Amend KRS 205.560 to require Medicaid coverage for prescribed food products for genetic and metabolic diseases for which the cabinet conducts newborn screening tests; amend KRS 213.141 to specify that $1 of the birth certificate fee shall pay for food products for conditions listed in KRS 214.155(2); amend KRS 304-17A-139 to require a health benefit plan that provides prescription drug coverage to cover prescribed food products for conditions listed in KRS 214.155(2). (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 19 (BR 220) - D. Harper Angel AN ACT relating to electronic health information. Amend KRS 216.267 to require any model chosen for the Kentucky e-Health Network to have the capability of supporting electronic registries for living wills executed under KRS 202A.420 to 202A.432 or 311.621 to 311.643 and organ donations executed under KRS 311.165 to 311.235; and include the support of these registries as components of the Kentucky e-Health Network in its fully implemented form. SB 19 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions; clarify that the Kentucky e-Health Network in its fully implemented form would have the capacity to support a registry of the existence and location of advance directives related to health care and mental health treatment. HCS - Make technical correction. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House Mar 9-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 10-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-3rd reading, passed 92-4 with Committee Substitute Mar 21-received in Senate Mar 22-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute ; passed 35-0; bill reconsidered (change PASSED status); passed 35-1 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 150) SB 20 (BR 298) - D. Mongiardo AN ACT relating to jury service. Amend KRS 29A.130 to cap a person's maximum liability for jury service at six months for every two years of eligibility. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Judiciary (S) SB 21 (BR 299) - D. Mongiardo Jan 10-WITHDRAWN SB 22 (BR 279) - D. Seum Jan 9-WITHDRAWN SB 23 (BR 347) - E. Tori, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, A. Kerr, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, K. Stine, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, J. Turner, J. Westwood, K. Winters, E. Worley Jan 18-WITHDRAWN SB 24/AA (BR 330) - J. Carroll, W. Blevins Jr, D. Harper Angel, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, J. Turner AN ACT relating to teacher retirement. Amend KRS 161.550 to provide that the state contribution to the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System shall not be less than the amount necessary to maintain the medical insurance program at a level equal to the medical insurance coverage for active teachers. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 25 (BR 200) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to the Central Kentucky Blood Center and making an appropriation therefor. Appropriate $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 for the Central Kentucky Blood Center to purchase equipment for the new facility under construction in Lexington, Kentucky. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 26 (BR 305) - J. Turner AN ACT relating to hardship driver's licenses. Create various new sections of KRS 186.400 to 186.640, relating to driver licensing, to allow a District Court to issue a person a hardship driver's license for violating general traffic laws that have caused a person's driver's license to be suspended; pattern the license after the provisions currently in place for a DUI hardship license; amend KRS 189A.450 to require a $20 service fee payable to the district court to be assessed when the court is petitioned for the issuance of a hardship driver's license issued to a DUI offender. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 8-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Judiciary (S) SB 27 (BR 246) - D. Harper Angel, W. Blevins Jr AN ACT relating to importation of prescription drugs. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 217 to require the Governor, in coordination with the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, to request that the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services certify to Congress that drug importation from licensed Canadian pharmacies, distributors, and wholesalers by licensed pharmacies, distributors, and wholesalers poses no additional risk to the public's health and safety and would result in a reduction in prescription drug costs; require the Governor and the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to request that the secretary of the Department for Health and Human Services promulgate administrative regulations permitting licensed pharmacies, distributors, and wholesalers to import drugs from licensed Canadian pharmacies, distributors, and wholesalers; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to design a prescription drug program to facilitate the importation of prescription drugs from licensed Canadian pharmacies, distributors, and wholesalers by pharmacies, distributors, and wholesalers licensed in Kentucky once federal regulations have been promulgated; require that the program consist of a drug formulary and patient safety protections; specify requirements for the formulary; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish a formula to determine acquisition costs for imported drugs and to negotiate with pharmacists to ensure that any savings from imported drugs be passed on to consumers and state health programs; require pharmacies to sell imported drugs at the lesser of 120% of the estimate of acquisition cost of the imported drug or the amount that Medicaid reimburses for the drug; and require an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission regarding the effectiveness and cost savings of the program. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 28 (BR 365) - D. Seum AN ACT relating to the issuance of bonds. Create new sections of KRS Chapters 58 and 103 to prohibit the creation of certain private activity bond projects outside the jurisdictional boundaries of the issuing entity; amend KRS 103.2101 to increase the period required for notification of a public hearing on private activity bond projects from 30 days to 90 days. SB 28 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions of the bill; specify that the provisions of the bill relate to housing projects only; provide that the local entity shall not issue revenue bonds for any housing project located outside of their jurisdictional boundaries without the express written consent of the elected legislative body of the local entity in which the housing project will be located. HCA (1, J. Barrows) - Insert new sections of KRS Chapter 66 relating to derivative contracts; create definitions; permit local governments to use derivative contracts only for prescribed purposes, and establish criteria which must be met prior to entering into such contracts which includes requirement for a local government to be a party to any such contracts, prior approval of the state local debt officer, use of prescribed documentation, and use of competitive bidding for such contracts; require the disclosure of specified information after a local government enters into a derivative contract; require the notification of the state local debt officer 10 business days prior to the payment of any termination payment as prescribed; require notification of the state local debt within 10 business days of potential breech of contract by a counterparty; require the Department for Local Government to promulgate the necessary administrative regulations. HCA (2/Title, J. Barrows) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, D. Floyd) - Delete Section 3 Senate Bill 28/GA dealing with notification requirements. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Goverment Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 6-reassigned to State Government (H) Mar 9-posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendments (1) and (2-title) Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 24-received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendment (1) as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House floor amendment (1) ; passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 178) SB 29 (BR 311) - J. Carroll AN ACT relating to the taking of private property. Create new sections of KRS 416.540 to 416.670, relating to eminent domain, to restrict the use of eminent domain by public entities to only "qualified public uses" involving public ownership and control; prohibit eminent domain for private ownership or control; including for economic development, unless approved by the voters; amend various other sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Judiciary (S) SB 30 (BR 387) - E. Tori, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, T. Buford, E. Harris, A. Kerr, R. Roeding AN ACT relating to the public employee health insurance program. Create a new section of KRS chapter 18A to require the Personnel Cabinet, Department for Employee Insurance, to offer TRICARE supplement insurance to eligible TRICARE insurance beneficiaries; require the state to pay for individual TRICARE supplement insurance; prohibit employees covered under TRICARE supplement insurance from obtaining other coverage offered through the public employee health insurance program. SB 30 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Make technical correction. HFA (1, B. Yonts) - Retain original provisions; require any elected official who retires and then takes an elected office participating in the same retirement system to be paid a salary in an amount whereby his or her total salary and retirement benefits shall not exceed the salary fixed for the elected office held. HFA (2/Title, B. Yonts) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to State and Local Government (S) Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Frdiay, January 27, 2006 Jan 27-3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute Jan 30-received in House Jan 31-to State Government (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 24-floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed SB 31 (BR 340) - J. Pendleton Jan 5-WITHDRAWN SB 32 (BR 341) - J. Pendleton, J. Denton AN ACT relating to the off-road Motorcyle and ATV Commission. Amend KRS 176.511 to add one representative of the Brain Injury Association of Kentucky and the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Off-road Motorcycle and ATV Commission. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Transportation (S) SB 33/LM (BR 467) - J. Pendleton Jan 24-WITHDRAWN SB 34 (BR 407) - G. Tapp AN ACT relating to engineers. Amend KRS 322.160 to allow the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to require engineer licensees to provide evidence of completion of the requisite number of continuing education hours if the licensee has failed to renew his or her license within one year of expiration; waive the continuing education requirement for engineer licensees during those years that the licensee was on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States; amend KRS 322.290 to require the board to adopt a program for continuing education for its individual engineer licensees; forbid licensees from renewing their licenses unless the continuing education requirements are met; and prohibit any continuing education requirement that exceeds 15 clock hours per year or that includes testing or examination of the engineer licensee. SB 34 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, M. Denham) - Require the board to give an engineer licensee who fails to meet or complete his or her continuing education requirements an extension for good cause; require that the extension not exceed one year; define "good cause." HFA (2, T. Burch) - Exempt professional engineers who have been licensed since July 1, 1986 in good standing from the continuing education requirements. HFA (3, R. Adams) - Require that the continuing education requirements for professional engineers not exceed eight clock hours every two years rather than 15 clock hours per year. HFA (4, D. Graham) - Permit the Governor to appoint members independently submitted as well as from a list supplied by the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers. HFA (5, H. Collins) - Amend Section 2 to make continuing education voluntary and provide that no action shall be taken against the license of an individual engineer licensee who does not elect to participate in continuing education. HFA (6, C. Meade) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 45A.030 to define "engineering services" and "engineering-related services" amend KRS 45A.080 to require contracts for engineering or engineering-related services be awarded by competitive sealed bidding; amend KRS 45A.800, KRS 45A.803, 45A.805, 45A.807, 45A.810, 45A.815, 45A.825, 45A.830, 45A.835, and 45A.837 to conform; and repeal 45A.838. HFA (7, D. Ford) - Retain original provisions; exempt any licensee from the engineer continuing education requirement while that licensee is employed as a "public servant" as defined by KRS 6.611. HFA (8, T. Thompson) - Retain original provisions; provide that professional engineers licensed before January 1, 1972, who have maintained their license in good standing since becoming licensed, shall not be subject to any continuing education requirements. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Jan 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 11-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Jan 17-3rd reading, passed 31-0; received in House Jan 20-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 10-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 13-floor amendments (2) (3) and (4) filed Mar 14-floor amendments (5) and (6) filed Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-floor amendment (7) filed Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Transportation (H); floor amendment (8) filed SB 35 (BR 817) - J. Westwood, R. Roeding AN ACT relating to the primary program. Amend KRS 158.030 and 158.031 to clarify that a child who is at least 5 years of age, but less than 6 years of age may be advanced through the primary program if the student is determined to have acquired the academic and social skills taught in kindergarten as determined by local board policy; provide that the student may be classified as other than a kindergarten student for purposes of funding under KRS 157.310 to 157.440. SB 35 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, J. Westwood) - Amend to permit the Kentucky Board of Education to establish the process by administrative regulation for determining when a child may attend a full day program. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Education (S) Jan 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1) Jan 13-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Jan 18-3rd reading, passed 35-0 with committee amendment (1) ; received in House Jan 20-to Education (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 9-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 10-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 20) SB 36 (BR 866) - D. Seum AN ACT relating to compensatory time for certified employees. Amend KRS 158.080 to require local boards of education to compensate teachers with compensatory time or compensation at their normal rate of pay for time extended beyond seven and one-half hours per day or 37 and one-half hours per week; allow compensatory time to accumulate; state that no teacher shall be required to work more than the minimum term during the school year; amend KRS 158.649 to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Education (S) SB 37 (BR 309) - G. Tapp AN ACT relating to commercial driver's licenses. Amend KRS 281A.070 to require the holder of a commercial driver's license to report any student loan default to the Transportation Cabinet within 30 days of the default; include loan defaults of any financial assistance program in KRS Chapters 164 and 164A, as determined by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority pursuant to KRS 164.772; amend KRS 281A.130 to direct that a person shall not be issued a commercial driver's license if the person is in default of any repayment obligation on a student loan; include loan defaults of any financial assistance program in KRS Chapters 164 and 164A, as determined by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority pursuant to KRS 164.772; amend KRS 281A.190 to authorize the Transportation Cabinet to deny, suspend, revoke, or cancel a commercial driver's license for any person who is in default for any type of student loan; allow license denial or disqualification if the person is in default of any financial assistance program in KRS Chapters 164 and 164A, as determined by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority pursuant to 164.772; and require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish the procedure and criteria for issuance or reinstatement of a commercial driver's license if the denial or disqualification of the license was due to the person's loan default status. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 38/CI (BR 231) - R. Roeding, D. Thayer AN ACT relating to general principles of justification. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 503 relating to justification for use of force, to provide presumptions and principles relating to the use of force; amend KRS 503.010 relating to definitions to redefine dwelling, and to add definitions of residence and vehicle; amend KRS 503.050 relating to use of force for self protection to extend protection for any felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; amend KRS 503.070 relating to protection of another to extend protection for any felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; amend KRS 503.080 relating to protection of property to include robbery and any felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; create a new section of KRS Chapter 503 to provide immunity from prosecution in certain use of force cases and provide that law enforcement can investigate claims of lawful use of force but cannot make an arrest unless there is probable cause to believe that the use of force was unlawful. SB 38 - AMENDMENTS SCS/CI - Retain original provisions with addition of reference to Section 2 in sections 4 and 5 to provide reference to presumption of fear; add amendment of KRS 503.090 relating to use of force to prevent escape to broaden the conditions under which force may be used to include transportation and escape from other than correctional facility. SFA (1, R. Jones II) - Amend to establish that a peace officer is justified in using any force he believes is necessary to prevent the escape of a prisoner when that prisoner's crime would qualify him as a violent offender. HCS/CI - Make technical corrections. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Judiciary (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading; Committee Substitute defeated; floor amendment (1) ruled out of order ; passed 36-2 Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Judiciary (H) Mar 15-posted in committee Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 88-8 with Committee Substitute ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute ; passed 36-1; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 192) SB 39 (BR 911) - D. Seum AN ACT relating to air pollution control districts. Amend KRS 77.015 to require that air pollution control district rules and regulations be no more stringent than state or federal. SB 39 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Delete amendments to KRS 77.015 in original bill and insert new text amending KRS 77.015 to provide that pollution control district cannot enforce rules not approved by the governing board of the local government in which the pollution control district is located; provide that after June 1, 2005 any rules more stringent or burdensome than state or federal must be approved by a 3/5 vote of the governing body. SFA (1, T. Shaughnessy) - Delete all provisions after the enacting clause and provide for the termination, on December 31, 2006, of a local air pollution control district strategic toxic air reduction program; provide that it may be replaced or readopted in whole or in part, subject to the approval of the legislative body of the consolidate local government; provide for a report to be submitted on December 1, 2006. SFA (2, D. Boswell) - Delete all provisions below the enacting clause and replace with provision requiring the establishment of a commission to evaluate the impact of the automotive and other large plants in a county having consolidated local government; provide for the required membership of the commission; provide for the submission to the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources of a report from the air pollution control district on or before December 1, 2006. HCS - Delete original language and insert in lieu thereof language to permit a local government in a county that has a functioning air pollution control district to adopt by ordinance before December 31, 2006, recommendations for modifications relating to any rule or regulation adopted by the district after June 1, 2005, concerning toxic or hazardous air pollutant programs; require such district boards prior to November 30, 2006, to prepare and submit to the local government an assessment of the range and distribution of monetary compliance costs to a regulated entity, the monetary and nonmonetary costs avoided, and the benefits to the public of the regulated entity. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Feb 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 27, 2006 Feb 24-floor amendments (1) and (2) filed ; 2nd reading Feb 27-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; returned to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S); reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; posted for passage for Monday, February 27, 2006; 3rd reading; floor amendments (1) and (2) ruled out of order ; passed 27-10 with Committee Substitute Feb 28-received in House Mar 6-to Local Government (H) Mar 8-posting waived Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 13-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 95-1 with Committee Substitute Mar 15-received in Senate; posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute for Wednesday, March 15, 2006; Senate refused to concur in House Committee Substitute Mar 16-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for receding from House Committee Substitute for Monday, March 20, 2006 SB 40 (BR 988) - G. Tapp Jan 31-WITHDRAWN SB 41 (BR 186) - J. Carroll AN ACT relating to compulsive gambling, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 222 to create the compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund to be administered by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; appropriate moneys to promote awareness of compulsive gambling assistance programs and providing treatment for compulsive gamblers; establish funding mechanisms and limitations on expenditures; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish standards for the program and the application process; amend KRS 138.510 to partially fund the compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund from the total amount wagered in Kentucky subject to excise taxes; amend KRS 154A.130 to partially fund the compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund from the gross revenues of the state lottery; amend KRS 238.570 to partially fund the compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund from the gross receipts derived from all charitable gaming; amend KRS 164.7871 to conform; EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 42/LM (BR 954) - D. Harper Angel, W. Blevins Jr, D. Mongiardo AN ACT relating to disabled veterans and former prisoners of war. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189, to exempt holders of disabled veteran's and prisoner of war license plates from any fees for public parking, including meter fees charged by state or local governments or any state or local governmental agency. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 43 (BR 441) - C. Borders AN ACT relating to real estate brokerage. Amend KRS 324.111 to require maintenance of real estate broker escrow accounts in banks that have agreed to notify the commission in writing of any overdrafts in the escrow accounts; allow the commission to conduct emergency procedures when a licensee is alleged to have committed an escrow account violation; amend KRS 324.117 to prohibit misleading or inaccurate real estate advertising; create a duty for licensees to stop any forbidden customer or client advertising; amend KRS 324.150 to allow the commission to conduct an emergency hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B when a licensee is alleged to have committed an escrow account violation; require the commission to promulgate administrative regulations to describe when emergency action is justified; amend KRS 324.151 to allow the commission to conduct emergency procedures when a licensee is alleged to have committed an escrow account violation; amend KRS 324.160 to require a licensee to meet a specified level of minimum services after entering into a written listing or brokerage agreement, to be defined by the commission through administrative regulations; declare that failing to provide minimum services constitutes gross negligence subject to discipline; amend KRS 324.170 to allow the commission to conduct emergency procedures when a licensee is alleged to have committed an escrow account violation; amend KRS 324.287 to permit the commission to charge fees not to exceed $30 for educational program accreditation and for certification as an approved instructor under certain circumstances; amend KRS 324.395 to create a March 31 expiration date every year for independent insurance coverage carried by those licensees who decline to use the commission's group policy; amend KRS 324.420 to exempt attorney's fees and damages for pain and suffering from eligible compensation to aggrieved parties under the real estate education, research, and recovery fund; KRS 324.990 to authorize a fine not to exceed $500 for a first offense of real estate brokerage without a license; allow a fine not to exceed $1,000 for each day of engaging in subsequent offenses of real estate brokerage without a license; direct that the District Court prosecute any charge for the first offense of engaging in real estate brokerage without a license; authorize the District Court to prosecute any misdemeanor offenses for violation of a provision of KRS Chapter 324; make technical corrections. SB 43 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions, except exempt bank service charges from the escrow account overdraft notification requirement; change the licensee duty to correct customer and client advertising violations into a duty to merely inform the commission instead; require licensees to include the advertising rules in any customer or client agreement; amend KRS 324.160 to eliminate the prohibition against offering prizes to influence a purchaser or prospective purchaser; delete the requirement that licensees meet a specified level of minimum services after entering into a written listing or brokerage agreement, and that failure to provide minimum services constitutes gross negligence subject to discipline; limit compensation from the real estate education, research, and recovery fund to actual financial harm specifically and directly related to the property purchase or condition, rather than specifically excluding attorney's fees and damages for pain and suffering; clarify that the District Court has original jurisdiction over the first offense of engaging in real estate brokerage without a license, as well as original jurisdiction over any misdemeanor violations of KRS Chapter 324. HCS - Retain original provisions; exempt bank service charges from the escrow account overdraft notification requirement; alter the licensee's duties regarding misleading or inaccurate advertisements to be a documentation requirement for any noncompliant advertising or related commission inquiries rather than a duty to report on customers or clients; require licensees to include the advertising rules in any customer or client agreement; require a licensee to submit to the commission any documentation available to the licensee that shows it was not the licensee who placed any noncompliant advertisement; remove requirement that advertising warnings set out in any customer or client agreement be in all capital letters in no smaller type than the largest used in the body copy portion of the agreement; delete Section 10, relating to errors and omissions insurance; amend KRS 324.160 to eliminate the prohibition against offering prizes to influence a purchaser or prospective purchaser; delete the requirement that licensees meet a specified level of minimum services after entering into a written listing or brokerage agreement, and that failure to provide minimum services constitutes gross negligence subject to discipline; limit compensation from the real estate education, research, and recovery fund to actual financial harm specifically and directly related to the property purchase or condition, rather than specifically excluding attorney's fees and damages for pain and suffering; clarify that the District Court has original jurisdiction over the first offense of engaging in real estate brokerage without a license, as well as original jurisdiction over any misdemeanor violations of KRS Chapter 324; delete language indicating that a licensee does not have a duty to correct false or misleading advertisements by customers or clients; add new language to require the Department of Revenue to annually deposit into the Kentucky affordable housing trust fund all moneys in excess of $7 million received as delinquent property tax collections under KRS Chapter 134; specify that a county, urban-county, charter county, or consolidated local government which has established a local affordable housing trust fund shall be eligible to receive an annual allocation from the fund deposited to the Kentucky affordable housing trust fund; allocate funds to each eligible local affordable housing trust fund by multiplying the total amount of funds available by the percentage representing the amount of delinquent property taxes collected for properties located within the jurisdiction of the local government in proportion to the total annual amount of delinquent property taxes collected under KRS Chapter 134; exclude local governments that do not establish a local affordable housing trust fund from receiving delinquent tax property tax collection funds; amend KRS 142.010 to reduce the two $20 fee increases to $10 and specify that the fee shall be on all mortgages not first mortgages only; delete the sections detailing board makeup and duties and dissolution procedures; specify that the fiscal court or legislative body of a county may establish a local affordable housing trust fund through the adoption of an ordinance; amend KRS 198A.715 and KRS 154A.110 to conform; clarify that transfers from the delinquent property tax collections will begin in fiscal year 2006 - 2007, and that the transfers will be made within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year; define "delinquent property tax collections"; clarify the formula for distributions to local affordable housing trust funds; make technical corrections to conform. HCA (1/Title, J. Wayne) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, R. Rand) - Retain original provisions, except change the bank escrow account reporting requirement to "during the normal course of business" rather than "immediately"; alter the licensee's duties regarding misleading or inaccurate advertisements to be a documentation requirement for any noncompliant advertising or related commission inquiries rather than a duty to report on customers or clients; delete language indicating that a licensee does not have a duty to correct false or misleading advertisements by customers or clients; require a licensee to submit to the commission any documentation available to the licensee that shows that it was not the licensee who placed any noncompliant advertisement; remove requirement that advertising warnings set out in any customer or client agreement be in all capital letters in no smaller type than the largest used in the body copy portion of the agreement; delete Section 10, relating to errors and omissions insurance. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 16-received in House Feb 22-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; returned to Licensing and Occupations (H); reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; placed in the Orders of the Day; 3rd reading; Committee Substitute adopted; floor amendment (1) adopted ; returned to the Orders of the Day Mar 22-passed 76-21 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1) ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1); Senate refused to concur in House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1); received in House; posted for passage for receding from House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1) SB 44/LM (BR 1056) - G. Tapp AN ACT relating to highways. Amend KRS 189.580, regarding the duties of individuals involved in traffic accidents, to require the driver to move the vehicle off the roadway of an interstate highway or parkway if the accident does not involve death or known or visible injury; permit an owner or operator of a vehicle to allow a properly licensed driver to move a vehicle off the roadway on his or her behalf in the event of an accident; allow officers to remove cargo or property obstructing the roadway without the consent of the owner; provide exceptions to delay any removal of hazardous material or vehicle involved in injury-related accidents until after fire, medical, and police personnel have finished their duties at the accident scene; permit agency removing property from roadway to intervene in civil action to recover costs; amend KRS 189.990 and 189.993 to require no penalty be assessed for a person who fails to remove a vehicle from the roadway or fails to report an accident as a result of being incapable. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Transportation (S) Jan 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 19-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 24-3rd reading, passed 36-0; received in House Jan 25-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 26-reassigned to Transportation (H) Mar 14-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 110) SB 45 (BR 1047) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to financial services. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 287 to restrict a person who is not a financial institution from using the trade name, trademark, service mark, logo, or symbol of any financial institution; amend KRS 287.010 to define terms; amend KRS 287.040 to provide that the number of board of directors of a bank shall be no less than the required number of organizers rather than incorporators; amend KRS 287.050 to make technical change by deleting "incorporators" and inserting in lieu thereof "organizers"; allow articles of incorporation to be filed and recorded as provided in the limited liability company law; amend KRS 287.102 to provide that a bank receiving a CAMEL rating of 1 or 2 is exempt from any statutes or administrative regulations which would be preempted if it was operating as a national bank in any state, operating as a state bank, state thrift, or state savings bank in any state, or meets the qualified thrift lender test; amend KRS 287.103 to make a technical change; amend KRS 287.280 to permit a bank organized as a limited liability company to comply with the legal lending limits applicable to national banks; amend KRS 287.990 to conform; amend KRS 425.501 to provide for a processing fee of ten dollars with each order of garnishment; amend KRS 382.270 to provide that a deed or deed of trust or mortgage conveying a legal or equitable title to real property that is not so acknowledged or proved according to law, but has been otherwise legally lodged for record prior to the effective date of this Act, shall be deemed to be validly lodged for record for purposes of KRS Chapter 382 and all interested parties shall be on constructive notice of the contents thereof. SB 45 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions; define "financial institution"; delete provision on cease and desist and civil penalty; authorize the Attorney General, rather than the executive director of the Office of Financial Institutions, to institute actions when there has been illegal use of a financial institution's trade name, trademark, service mark, logo, or symbol; amend KRS 287.013 to authorize the chairman, rather than the board, to call meetings of the financial institution's board; delete requirement that the board meet at least quarterly; amend KRS 287.065 to delete requirement that a majority of a bank's board of directors must be Kentucky residents during their term of office; amend KRS 287.102 to provide that before a state bank can engage in activities in which it could engage if it were a national bank, the state bank must obtain a legal opinion specifying the conditions under which such activity is allowed; amend KRS 287.350 to delete requirement that before a dividend is declared, at least 10 percent of a bank's net profits must be carried to its surplus fund; amend KRS 287.450 to permit the executive director to enter into joint examinations or joint enforcement actions with other bank supervisory agencies having concurrent jurisdiction over any bank and bank holding company in addition to any branch of an out-of-state bank or branch of a state bank located in a host state; amend KRS 287.480 to permit the executive director to enter into joint cooperative agreements for the collection and sharing of fees with other bank supervisory agencies having concurrent jurisdiction over any bank and bank holding company in addition to any branch of an out-of-state bank or branch of a state bank located in a host state; amend KRS 287.820 to require a bank, other than a bank that the executive director may designate by administrative regulation, to apply to the executive director for permission to establish a loan production office; amend KRS 287.990(18) to make a technical change; amend KRS 382.270 to make technical changes; amend KRS 382.360 to require the clerk to cause the original deed of release to be delivered to the mortgagor or grantor or person entitled thereto; require the assignee of a mortgage to file the assignment with the county clerk within 30 days of the assignment; prohibit the delivering of an assignment to the assignee or a lien release to the mortgagor from substituting for filing the assignment with the county clerk; provide that nothing in KRS Chapter 382 requires the legal holder of any note secured by lien in any deed or mortgage to file a release of any mortgage when the mortgage securing the paid note also secures a note or other obligation with remains unpaid; specify that failure of an assignee to record a mortgage assignment shall not affect the validity or perfection, or invalidity or lack of perfection, of a mortgage lien under applicable law; amend KRS 382.365 to require the assignee of a lien on real property to record the assignment in the county clerk's office; provide that upon proof to the court of the lien being satisfied by payment in full to the final lienholder or assignee the court must enter a judgment noting the identity of the final lienholder or assignee and authorizing and directing the master commissioner of the court to execute and file with the county clerk the requisite release or assignments or both as appropriate; require the written notice to be properly addressed and sent by certified mail or delivered in person to an officer or agent for process of the final lienholder or final assignee at the lienholder's principal address; prohibit damages for failure to record an assignment from exceeding three times the actual damages, plus attorney's fees and court costs, but establishing minimum damages of $500. SFA (1, E. Scorsone) - Amend KRS 287.102 to provide that a state bank with a CAMEL rating of 1 or 2 that is exempted from any statutes is not exempted from KRS 360.100, the statute prohibiting predatory lending. HFA (1, R. Wilkey) - Delete in Section 1 the authority of the Attorney General to institute an action on wrongful use of a financial institution's trade name, trademark, service mark, logo, or symbol; permit certain state chartered banks to be exempt from Kentucky statutes and regulations from which it would be preempted if a national bank, state bank or thrift, or a federally chartered thrift in Kentucky rather than in any state; prohibit application of the exemption to laws regulating Kentucky banks pertaining to deferred deposit transactions and title pledge lending in KRS Chapter 368, high-cost home loans in KRS 360.100, visitorial or examination powers, and interest rates. HFA (2, D. Owens) - Delete Section 7. HFA (3, R. Wilkey) - Delete in subsection (4) of Section 1 the authority of the Attorney General to institute an action to enforce restrictions on use of a financial institution's trade name, trademark, service mark, logo, or symbol; permit certain state banks under Section 7 to engage in activities they could engage in if they were operating as a national bank in Kentucky rather than as a national bank in any state; clarify that Section 7 does not apply to exempt any laws which regulate Kentucky state banks pertaining to deferred deposit transactions in KRS Chapter 368, title pledge lending in KRS Chapter 368, high-cost home loans in KRS 360.100, visitorial or examination powers, and interest rates. HFA (4, J. Barrows) - Change subsection (4) of Section 18 to clarify written notice of failure to release a lien on real property; create new sections of KRS Chapter 382 to allow a recorded mortgage to be amended by an affidavit prepared by an attorney to correct clerical errors or omitted information; prohibit the amendment from changing any term, dollar amount, or interest rate in the mortgage, unless signed by the mortgagor and secured party; permit the filing of an affidavit to correct or supplement information regarding marital status of any party to a deed or to supplement or correct information contained in or absent from the acknowledgment or notary portion of a deed. HFA (5, R. Wilkey) - Delete in subsection (4) of Section 1 the authority of the Attorney General to institute an action to enforce restrictions on use of a financial institution's trade name, trademark, service mark, logo, or symbol; permit certain state banks under Section 7 to engage in activities it could engage in if it was operating as a national bank in Kentucky rather than as a national bank in any state; clarify that Section 7 does not apply to exempt any laws which regulate Kentucky state banks pertaining to deferred deposit transactions in KRS Chapter 368, title pledge lending in KRS Chapter 368, visitorial or examination powers, and interest rates. HFA (6, T. Riner) - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 287 to permit any person having knowledge or believing that a violation of KRS Chapter 287 on banking or any other illegal act or practice is being or has been committed to provide the Executive Director of the Office of Financial Institutions or a bank examiner with the information; direct that if the information is given to a bank examiner, the bank examiner shall immediately provide the information to the Executive Director; deem such information as confidential and not subject to the Kentucky Open Records Act; provide that the information shall not be subject to subpoena, is not subject to discovery, and is not admissible in a civil action, unless after notice and a hearing, a court determines the Executive Director would not be unduly prejudiced; declare that the Executive Director, bank examiner, or person acting under authority of the Executive Director shall not be required to testify in a civil action concerning the information; authorize the Executive Director to use the information as part of regulatory or legal action brought as part of the Executive Director's official duties; permit the Executive Director to share the information with other state, federal, and international law enforcement agencies if the recipient agrees to maintain confidentiality; provide that in the absence of fraud, malice, or negligence, a person who provides the information shall not be subject to civil liability for libel , slander, or any other relevant tort. CCR - Cannot agree. FCCR - Adopt SB 45/GA and House floor amendment 5; amend Section 18 to include a party with an interest in the real property in addition to the owner of the real property; require the written notice of failure to release a lien on real property to be properly addressed and sent by certified mail or delivered in person to a corporation's officer at the lienholder's principal address or an agent for process in Kentucky; to a individual at the address shown on the mortgage, at the lienholder's place of residence or place of business, or at an address to which the lienholder has directed that correspondence or payoff be sent; to a fiduciary of a trust or estate at the address shown on the mortgage or at an address to which the lienholder has directed that correspondence or payoff be sent; or to any other entity to an officer, partner, or member at the entity's principal place of business or to an agent for process; add subsection (11) to provide that if more than one owner or party with an interest in the real property brings an action to recover damages, any statutory damages shall be allocated equally among recovering parties in the absence of agreement, otherwise among said parties; provide that a entry of a judgment awarding damages bars a subsequent action by any other person or entity to recover damages for the same violation; create new sections of KRS Chapter 382 to allow a recorded mortgage to be amended by an affidavit prepared by an attorney to correct clerical errors or omitted information; prohibit the amendment from changing any term, dollar amount, or interest rate in the mortgage, unless signed by the mortgagor and secured party; permit the filing of an affidavit to correct or supplement information regarding marital status of any party to a deed or to supplement or correct information contained in or absent from the acknowledgment or notary portion of a deed. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Judiciary (S) Jan 6-reassigned to Banking and Insurance (S) Jan 27-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 30-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 7-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 30-7 with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1) filed ; floor amendment (1) ruled out of order ; received in House Feb 13-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 22-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 10-floor amendments (2) and (3) filed Mar 13-floor amendment (4) filed Mar 14-floor amendment (5) filed Mar 20-floor amendment (6) filed Mar 22-3rd reading; floor amendments (2) and (4) rejected ; passed 79-16 with floor amendment (5) ; received in Senate; posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendment (5) on Wednesday, March 22, 2006; Senate refused to concur in House floor amendment (5) ; received in House; posted for passage for receding from House floor amendment (5) Mar 23-House refused to recede from floor amendment (5) Mar 24-Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate; Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate; Conference Committee report adopted in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee report filed in House Apr 10-Free Conference Committee report adopted in House; bill passed 92-7; received in Senate; posted for passage for consideration of Free Conference Report ; Free Conference Committee report filed in Senate; Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate; bill passed 35-2; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 183) SB 46 (BR 382) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to the Danville Public Library and making an appropriation therefor. Appropriate $300,000 from the General Fund to the Danville Public Library for fiscal year 2006-2007. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Introduced Jan. 4, 2006 SB 1 (BR 1093) - D. Williams, V. McGaha, R. Roeding, K. Stine, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Westwood AN ACT proposing amendments to the Constitution of Kentucky relating to health care matters. Propose amending the Constitution of Kentucky to add a new section permitting the General Assembly to limit noneconomic damages, limit punitive damages; provide for a statute of limitations on actions, and require alternative dispute resolution in cases involving health care providers licensed or certified by the Commonwealth; propose amending Section 14, relating to access to the courts to conform; propose amending Section 54, relating to prohibiting limits on damages to conform; propose amending Section 24, relating to the right to sue in death and injury cases, to conform; provide for submission to the voters according to the manner provided in the Constitution. SB 1 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, R. Palmer II) - Amend to increase the maximum amount of liability for punitive and noneconomic awards from $250,000 to $500,000; provide that the alternative dispute resolution system which may be authorized by the General Assembly be non-binding and shall not abridge the right to trial by jury; require the General Assembly by general law to create a formula to be used regarding the awarding of economic damages to a person who has no wages at the time of an injury or death resulting from an act or omission of a health care provider. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 27-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 28-2nd reading; returned to State and Local Government (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006; 3rd reading, failed 21-15-2; floor amendment (1) filed SB 47 (BR 1068) - K. Stine, C. Borders, R. Roeding AN ACT relating to Veterans Day programs in schools. Amend KRS 158.075 to require all public schools to hold Veterans Day programs. SB 47 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 158.075 to require all public schools to hold Veterans Day programs; remove the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs from involvement in the Veterans Day program. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Education (S) Jan 19-reassigned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Jan 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 24-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 25, 2006 Jan 25-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Jan 26-received in House Jan 30-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Feb 10-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute pass over and retain Mar 22-Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute ; passed 38-0 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 142) SB 48 (BR 921) - R. Roeding AN ACT relating to school nutrition. Amend KRS 158.854 to add skim milk and 2% milk to the definition of school-day-approved beverage. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Education (S) SB 49 (BR 925) - R. Roeding AN ACT relating to gift cards. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to provide minimum lengths of time for the expiration of gift cards issued by businesses or charitable organizations; limits service charges or fees that may have the effect of reducing the value of the card, and mandates that a gift card sold without an expiration date is valid until redeemed or replaced. SB 49 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain all original provisions; add new language excluding cards issued by a merchant for a promotional program for which no separate monetary consideration is given. SFA (1, R. Roeding) - Exclude from the definition of a gift card ones that can be redeemed with other merchants in addition to the merchant that issued the card. SFA (2, R. Roeding) - Retain original provisions, but amend Section 1 to exclude a card that is usable with multiple, unaffiliated sellers of goods or services. SFA (3, R. Roeding) - Retain original provisions; amend Section 1 to exempt a general-use, prepaid card or other electronic payment device that is issued by a bank or other financial institution that is usable at multiple, unaffiliated merchants, or at automated teller machines, or both, from the definition of a "gift card." HCA (1, J. Bruce) - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 244 to prohibit a person under the age of 21 from redeeming a gift card or any portion of a gift card for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Banking and Insurance (S) Jan 27-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 30-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 1-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 2-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (2) filed Feb 3-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 6-3rd reading; floor amendments (1) and (2) withdrawn ; passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (3) Feb 7-received in House Feb 8-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 21-posting waived Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 1-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 6-3rd reading, passed 95-2 with committee amendment (1) Mar 7-received in Senate Mar 8-posted for passage for concurrence in House committee amendment (1) for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 10-Senate concurred in House committee amendment (1) ; passed 37-0 Mar 13-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 28) SB 50 (BR 1137) - D. Kelly, R. Roeding AN ACT relating to solid waste management. Amend 224.43-500 to delete date for commencing collection of environmental remediation fee; amend 224.43-505 to delete obsolete study and reporting dates; include recycling grants in the activities funded by the Kentucky pride fund; allow the Kentucky pride fund to retain unspent interest revenues; allow a portion of the environmental remediation fee to be used for recycling and household hazardous waste grants; establish entities eligible to apply for recycling and household hazardous waste grants; provide for annual distributions from the Kentucky pride fund; establish date for receipt of applications for litter cleanup funds; allow for unspent or returned litter abatement funds to be carried forward; delete requirement that illegal dump clean up grants will be semiannual; allow for the cabinet to waive the grant match requirement for certain illegal dump cleanups; establish criteria for recycling and household hazardous waste grants; and make technical corrections and renumber accordingly. SB 50 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, V. McGaha) - Make technical correction and allow grants to be matched by in kind. HFA (1, J. Gooch Jr) - Amend the bill and KRS 224.43-500 to provide that no environmental remediation fee shall be required for loads of waste weighing less than 1 ton when disposal of such waste is free. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Jan 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Jan 13-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Jan 18-3rd reading, passed 35-0 with committee amendment (1) ; received in House Jan 20-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 9-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 10-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 21) SB 51 (BR 1008) - T. Buford, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, D. Harper Angel, R. Jones II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, J. Turner AN ACT relating to public employees. Amend KRS 161.155 to provide that there shall be no loss of income or benefits to a teacher or school employee for work time lost because of personal injury incurred by the teacher or employee as the result of an assault while in the performance of assigned duties for a period of one year subsequent to the assault; amend KRS 156.026, 161.157, l61.623 to conform. SB 51 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Amend KRS 161.155 to provide that there shall be no loss of income or benefits to a teacher or school employee for work time lost because of personal injury incurred by the teacher or employee as the result of an assault while in the performance of assigned duties for a period of one hundred days subsequent to the assault, require physician statement that teacher or employee is physically unable to perform duties; amend KRS 156.026, 161.157, l61.623 to conform. SFA (1, T. Buford) - Retain original provisions of bill; amend to provide specific time period and requirements for paid leave benefits. HFA (1, F. Rasche) - Amend KRS 16.505, 61.510, and 78.510 to clarify that employer-sponsored temporary disability benefit payments shall be included in creditable compensation but permanent partial and permanent total disability workers' compensation benefits shall not be included as creditable compensation; make other changes to conform. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 1-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 7-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 8-3rd reading; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 10-received in House Feb 15-to Education (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 17-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 52) SB 52 (BR 78) - R. Jones II, E. Worley, J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to general principles of justification. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 503 relating to justification for use of force, to provide presumptions and principles relating to the use of force; amend KRS 503.010 relating to definitions to redefine dwelling, and to add definitions of residence and vehicle; amend KRS 503.050 relating to use of force for self protection to extend protection for any felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; amend KRS 503.070 relating to protection of another to extend protection for an felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; amend KRS 503.080 relating to protection of property to include robbery and any felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; create a new section of KRS Chapter 503 to provide immunity from prosecution in certain use of force cases and provide that law enforcement can investigate claims of lawful use of force but cannot make an arrest unless there is probable cause to believe that the use of force was unlawful. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Judiciary (S) SB 53 (BR 926) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to wireless enhanced 911 systems. Amend KRS 65.7621 to define "CMRS customer," "CMRS provider," "Tier III CMRS provider," and "Wireless enhanced 911 system" ; amend KRS 65.7629 to provide for the collection of the CMRS service charge and the awarding of grants to improve the emergency telecommunications system; amend KRS 65.7631 to apportion money in the CMRS fund; amend KRS 65.7633 to conform; amend KRS 65.7635 to require each CMRS provider to act as a collection agent for the CMRS fund. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 54 (BR 943) - J. Turner, J. Pendleton, W. Blevins Jr, R. Jones II, D. Mongiardo, R. Palmer II, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, E. Scorsone, E. Worley AN ACT relating to jurors. Amend KRS 29A.170 to increase the amount paid for jury service from $5 per day to $20 per day. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 55 (BR 239) - D. Seum AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 36 of the Constitution of Kentucky, relating to sessions of the General Assembly. Propose to amend Section 36 of the Kentucky Constitution to limit odd-year sessions to revenue and appropriation bills, other subjects that may be proposed by the Governor through the filing of a proclamation, and two subjects proposed for consideration by the Senate President and House Speaker and agreed to by both of them, drafted into bills and filed in the appropriate House; permit statutory committees to meet during odd-year sessions; restrict action upon revenue and appropriation bills in even-year sessions to a three-fifths vote; provide schedule for effectiveness of amendment; submit to voters. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to State and Local Government (S) Introduced Jan. 5, 2006 SB 56 (BR 1044) - G. Tapp, R. Roeding AN ACT relating to the transportation of partially consumed bottles of wine. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 243 to permit a restaurant licensee to allow a patron to remove an opened and partially consumed container of wine from the restaurant's premises for consumption off the restaurant's premises; require the restaurant or its employee to reseal the wine and place in a bag or other container where the bottle's subsequent opening or tampering with can be detected; require the restaurant licensee or its employee to attach a dated receipt for the purchase of the wine and meal to the bag or other container; provide that transportation in such a manner is not a violation of KRS 189.530(2); amend KRS 189.530 to establish that a bottle of wine transported in accordance with Section 1 of this Act is not prohibited. SB 56 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original language except delete language exempting the transportation of wine under this Act from the Open Container laws. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Transportation (S) Jan 10-reassigned to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 1-3rd reading, passed 31-2 with Committee Substitute Feb 2-received in House Feb 3-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 60-36 Mar 17-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 76) SB 57 (BR 1101) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 151B.025 to designate the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board as the sole state agency responsible for the administration of vocational and technical education and the supervision of the administration of vocational and technical education; permit the board to delegate responsibilities to the Office of Career and Technical Education; confirm Executive Order 2005-327. SB 57 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, K. Winters) - Amend new language to insert the existing agency name. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Education (S) Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Jan 31-3rd reading, passed 36-0 with committee amendment (1) Feb 1-received in House Feb 2-to State Government (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 151) SB 58 (BR 967) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 11.550 to increase membership of the Telehealth Board by including the Chief information officer of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, or a designee; confirm Executive Order 2005-1286, dated November 23, 2005. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Feb 13-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 99-0 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 143) SB 59 (BR 962) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Establish KRS Chapter 39G and create new sections to establish the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security and its duties; attach the office to the Office of the Governor; require the Governor to appoint the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security; move the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Emergency Telecommunications Board of Kentucky from the Commonwealth Office of Technology to the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security; amend KRS 39A.050 to require that the director of the Division of Emergency Management notify the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security of all major emergencies and disasters and all responses to these events; amend KRS 36.010, 39A.070, 11.5163, and 39A.283 to conform; repeal KRS 36.224 and 39A.287; confirm Executive Order 2005-563. SB 59 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; make a technical correction in Section 4 attaching the Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) Emergency Telecommunications Board to the new Office of Homeland Security; amend KRS 11.507, 11.512, and 65.7623 to conform to the transfer of the CMRS Board from the Commonwealth Office of Technology to the Office of Homeland Security; amend KRS 12.023, relating to administrative bodies attached to the Office of the Governor, to include the Office of Homeland Security. HFA (1, M. Cherry) - Make a technical correction in the new section attaching the Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) Emergency Telecommunications Board to the Office of Homeland Security; amend KRS 11.507, 11.512, and 65.7623 to conform to the transfer of the CMRS Board from the Commonwealth Office of Technology to the Office of Homeland Security; amend KRS 12.023, relating to administrative bodies attached to the Office of the Governor, to include the Office of Homeland Security. HFA (2, J. Barrows) - Require the executive director of the Office of Homeland Security (OHS) to inform members of the General Assembly of the process by which a public agency applies for a federal homeland security grant and provide certain information to the members at least 90 days before an application deadline; require the adjutant general to notify the Governor and the executive director of the OHS of a disaster involving homeland security; require the adjutant general to be the Governor's primary point of contact for managing and responding to a disaster involving homeland security; require the OHS to directly notify the chief executive officer of each city, county, urban-county, charter county, and consolidated local government concerning grants for homeland security as soon as the grants become available; require the OHS written report to the Governor, the Auditor, LRC, and the Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection by November 1 instead of October 25; direct the state Auditor to examine revenues and expenditures provided under the OHS annual written report and under the OHS records, and, if examination findings warrant, to conduct audits; require the Auditor, by January 30, to submit examination and audit reports to the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Committee and the House Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety Committee; direct the executive director of OHS to provide to the LRC and the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue a quarterly report on the receipt and expenditure of homeland security funds; specify the minimum contents of the report; require the initial quarterly report by October 15, 2006. HFA (3, T. Riner) - Add a provision to require the executive director of the Office of Homeland Security to publicize the findings of the General Assembly stressing the dependence on Almighty God as being vital to the security of the Commonwealth by including the statutory provisions of KRS 39A.285(3) in its agency training and educational materials; require the executive director of the Office of Homeland Security to see that a plaque with the text of KRS 39A.285(3) be displayed at the entrance of the Emergency Operations Center; make conforming amendments. HFA (4, T. Riner) - Add a provision to require the executive director of the Office of Homeland Security to publicize the findings of the General Assembly stressing the dependence on Almighty God as being vital to the security of the Commonwealth by including the statutory provisions of KRS 39A.285(3) in its agency training and educational materials; require the executive director of the Office of Homeland Security to see that a plaque with the text of KRS 39A.285(3) be displayed at the entrance of the Emergency Operations Center; make conforming amendments. HFA (5, J. Vincent) - Amend KRS 174.125 to rename the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission to the Kentucky Bicycle and Pedestrian Byways Commission; clarify the duties of the commission; allow the commission to file an amicus curiae brief in the cases before the state or federal courts. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to State and Local Government (S) Jan 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 12-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Jan 17-3rd reading, passed 32-0; received in House Jan 20-to State Government (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Mar 14-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 15-floor amendment (1) withdrawn Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (2) and (4) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (3) filed Mar 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 91-5 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) and (4) ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) and (4) as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) and (4) ; passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 193) SB 60 (BR 1087) - T. Buford AN ACT changing the classification of the City of Junction City, in Boyle County. Reclassify the City of Junction City, in Boyle County, population 3,011, from a city of the fifth class to a city of the fourth class. As provided in Section 156A of the Kentucky Constitution, the population requirements for the classification of cities established by the former Section 156 of the Kentucky Constitution remain in effect until changed by law. Therefore, classification as a city of the fourth class requires a population of 3,000 to 7,999. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to State and Local Government (S) Jan 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 12-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Jan 18-3rd reading, passed 32-2; received in House Jan 20-to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Introduced Jan. 6, 2006 SB 61 (BR 965) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 12.020 to place the Office of Health Policy in lieu of the Office of Certificate of Need within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amend KRS 13B.020 and 194A.030 to conform; confirm Executive Order 2005-779, dated August 1, 2005, which created the Office of Health Policy, Division of Health Policy Development, and Division of Certificate of Need and abolished the Office of Certificate of Need. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Feb 13-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 92-3; received in Senate Apr 10-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 18-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 181) SB 62/LM (BR 827) - R. Roeding AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Board of Architects. Amend KRS 323.031 to specify buildings requiring a design professional seal as required by the Uniform State Building Code; repeal KRS 323.033; amend KRS 323.080 to modify fees; amend KRS 323.095 to provide for the use of an electronic architect's seal; amend KRS 323.120 to increase a fine; repeal KRS 323.200; amend KRS 323.210 to provide authority for the Kentucky Board of Architects to promulgate administrative regulations to establish rules for the use of seals and signatures in electronic transactions, and to provide methods of relief against individuals practicing architecture without a license; repeal KRS 323.250; and amend KRS 323.990 making it a Class A misdemeanor to act as an architect without a license, or to falsify information on an application for a license or the renewal of a license as an architect. SB 62 - AMENDMENTS SCS/LM - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 323.031 to extend exemption to residential structures that do not require the services or seal of an architect or engineer under the Uniform State Building Code or KRS 323.033, or any other structure for which the services or seal of an architect or engineer are not already required; amend KRS 323.120 to limit penalties to $5,000. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 17-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 53) SB 63 (BR 285) - J. Rhoads, D. Mongiardo AN ACT designating the official state Daniel Boone portrait. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the portrait of Daniel Boone entitled "Gateway to the West," by Kentucky native David Wright, as the official portrait of Daniel Boone. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to State and Local Government (S) SB 64 (BR 857) - V. McGaha, G. Tapp, C. Borders, J. Westwood AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Amend KRS 164.5807 to provide that effective the 2006-2007 fiscal year and thereafter any employee who chooses to remain governed by the University of Kentucky personnel rules and benefits package shall be provided the same percentage annual salary cost-of-living increase as all other personnel who are governed by the personnel and compensation system established by the board of regents. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Education (S) SB 65 (BR 1161) - G. Tapp, B. Guthrie, W. Blevins Jr, D. Harper Angel, D. Mongiardo, J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to prescriptive authority for advanced registered nurse practitioners. Amend KRS 314.011 to permit advanced registered nurse practitioners to prescribe but not dispense, controlled substances; establish conditions for each schedule of controlled substances prescribed; limit the prescribing of psychostimulants to advanced registered nurse practitioners who are certified in psychiatric-mental health nursing and who provide either services at facilities defined under KRS Chapter 216B or who provide mental health-mental retardation services; require the advanced registered nurse practitioner who prescribes controlled substances to enter into a written collaborative agreement with a physician; prescribe the parameters of and the conditions imposed by the agreement; require the agreement to be forwarded to the Board of Nursing and the Board of Medical Licensing; require the prescribing advanced registered nurse practitioner and the collaborating physician to have the same or similar specialty qualifications; require the advanced nurse practitioner to obtain certification from the U. S. Drug Enforcement Agency; amend KRS 314.042, 314.195, and 218A.010 to conform; amend KRS 218A.202 to permit the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide data to the Board of Nursing concerning nurse practitioners who are associated with a physician or nurse practitioner who is under investigation for improper prescribing practices or in a geographical area where there is either a trend report or report on a nurse practitioner or physician which indicates a substantial likelihood that inappropriate prescribing may be occurring. SB 65 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions, except delete language authorizing advanced registered nurse practitioners to prescribe refills of Schedule V drugs for a 12 month supply and replace with language limiting their authority to a six month supply; restructure the composition of the controlled substances formulary development committee to require that a physician member serve as co-chair with the nurse practitioner chair; clarify that a nurse practitioner seeking licensure by endorsement in Kentucky must be in good standing in the original state where she was licensed, registered, or certified as a nurse practitioner. HFA (1, D. Floyd) - Limit prescriptions issued by advanced registered nurse practitioners for Schedule II controlled substances classified under KRS 218A.060 to a 24-hour supply rather than a 72-hour supply. HFA (2, M. Denham) - Retain original provisions except require that an ARNP pass a written test by the Kentucky Board of Nursing; require 5 years of experience before applying for authorization to prescribe controlled substances. HFA (3, H. Cornett) - Delete provision allowing nurse practitioners to prescribe Schedule II drugs; delete provision allowing nurse practitioners at mental health facilities to dispense psychostimulants; clarify that no more than a 30-day supply of Schedule III controlled substances may be prescribed by an advanced registered nurse practitioner. HFA (4, H. Cornett) - Limit nurse practitioners' prescriptive authority to prescribing nonscheduled legend drugs and Schedules IV and V controlled substances. HFA (5, H. Cornett) - Limit prescriptive authority to Schedules III, IV, and V controlled substances; delete language relating to prescribing Schedule II controlled substances and psychostimulants by advanced registered nurse practitioners engaged in a mental health practice; limit the prescribing of Schedule III drugs to a 72-hour rather than 30-day supply. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Jan 31-3rd reading, passed 32-4 with Committee Substitute Feb 1-received in House Feb 2-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 3-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 15-floor amendment (2) filed Feb 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 17, 2006 Feb 17-floor amendments (3) (4) and (5) filed ; 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) rejected ; passed 77-17 Feb 21-received in Senate Feb 22-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 6-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 5) Introduced Jan. 9, 2006 SB 66 (BR 1250) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors. Amend KRS 198B.704 to provide that one member of the Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors shall be a member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors; reduce the number of members who are either at-large members or the owners or managers of home inspection companies from two to one; increase the number of members of the selection committee from six to eight. SB 66 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Delete original provisions requiring one person to be a member of the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors and one person to be either an at-large licensed home inspector, or an owner, or manager of a home inspection company; amend KRS 198B.704 to delete appointments of one person from the American Society of Home Inspectors, one person from the Kentucky Real Estate Inspectors Association, and one person from the National Association of Home Inspectors; retain provisions from the original bill that members be selected from a list of fifteen names submitted to the Governor by a selection committee; increase membership of selection committee from six to eight members by adding two members from the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors. Jan 9-introduced in Senate Jan 11-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House Feb 10-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 99-0 Mar 16-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 17-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 77) SB 67 (BR 907) - D. Ridley, J. Pendleton, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, D. Harper Angel, R. Jones II, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Rhoads, E. Scorsone, T. Shaughnessy, J. Turner, E. Worley AN ACT relating to veterans' affairs. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to require that the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs employ a minimum number of veterans' benefits regional administrators and veterans' benefits field representatives; establish duties. Jan 9-introduced in Senate Jan 11-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Introduced Jan. 10, 2006 SB 68 (BR 964) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 11.200, relating to the Commission on Small Business Advocacy, as a new section of KRS Chapter 154; reduce membership to 13 members to be appointed by the Governor; attach the commission to the Cabinet for Economic Development for administrative purposes; amend KRS 13A270 and 13A.280 to conform; repeal and reenact KRS 11.202 as a new section of KRS Chapter 154; confirm Executive Order 2005-571. SB 68 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Make technical corrections. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 1-3rd reading, passed 34-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 2-received in House Feb 3-to Economic Development (H) SB 69 (BR 945) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 12.020 to abolish the Department for Regional Development and rename the Department of Innovation and Commercialization for a Knowledge Based Economy the Department of Commercialization and Innovation; amend KRS 42.4588 to transfer authority over single county coal projects from the Cabinet for Economic Development to the Department for Local Government; amend KRS 154.12-225 to transfer authorities and duties of Department for Regional Development to the Department for New Business Development; amend various KRS sections to conform; confirm Kentucky Economic Development Partnership Resolutions 05-02 and 05-03. SB 69 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Vincent) - Amend KRS 174.125 to rename the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission to the Kentucky Bicycle and Pedestrian Byways Commission; clarify the duties of the commission; allow the commission to file an amicus curiae brief in the cases before the state or federal courts. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 1-3rd reading, passed 26-8 Feb 2-received in House Feb 3-to State Government (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 96-0; received in Senate Apr 10-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 210) SB 70 (BR 901) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 12.020 and 174.020 to reorganize the Transportation Cabinet; amend KRS 174.057 and 176.506 to conform; confirm Executive Order 2005-1253. SB 70 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Make technical corrections and conforming amendments. HFA (1, J. Stewart III) - Rename the office of district highway engineer to the office of district highway and railroad engineer; require that the Office of Program Planning and Management work with the district highway and railroad engineer to carry out the Cabinet's statutory charge to regulate railroads. HFA (2, J. Vincent) - Amend KRS 174.125 to rename the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission to the Kentucky Bicycle and Pedestrian Byways Commission, clarify the duties of the commission; allow the commission to file an amicus curiae brief in the cases before the state or federal courts. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Transportation (S) Jan 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 19-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 24-3rd reading, passed 36-0; received in House Jan 25-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 26-reassigned to Transportation (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 21-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 22-received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) ; Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute ; Senate refused to concur in House floor amendment (1) ; received in House; posted for passage for receding from House floor amendment (1) SB 71 (BR 815) - G. Tapp Feb 6-WITHDRAWN SB 72 (BR 300) - E. Tori Feb 16-WITHDRAWN SB 73 (BR 1071) - E. Tori AN ACT relating to government contracts. Expand and refine list of entities included in definition of contracting bodies; allow committee to determine definition of governmental emergency; refine definition of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and include grant and research agreements; allow committee to establish reporting schedule for exempt MOA's; correct references to universities and colleges and institutions of higher education; exempt MOA's over one million dollars, but require reporting of such agreements; require reporting of federal grant and research projects; refine definition of personal service contract (PSC) to specifically include contracts for personal or professional services and group health care for public employees; allow committee to establish reporting schedule for exempt PSC's; exempt health maintenance organization or Medicaid managed health care service contracts with the Cabinet for Health Services, but require reporting of such contracts; exempt contracts between postsecondary institutions and health care providers, but require reporting of such contracts; exempt PSC's of over one million dollars and PSC's of postsecondary institutions for federal grant and research projects, but require reporting of such contracts; exempt contracts $25,000 and under from Request for Proposals process, but require 3 quotes when feasible, and determination of unfeasibility may be reviewed by the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or the committee; exempt contracts $25,000 and under from routine review process, but require filing within 30 days for informational purposes; allow meetings of the committee as necessary, but not less than once per month; suspend service and prohibit payment on MOA's, PSC's, and emergency requests after committee disapproval or objection; prohibit delegation of decision making authority by secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet except institutions of higher education that have elected to implement procurement procedures in accordance with statutory authority; delete requirement for annual reports; and delineate powers of the committee. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to State and Local Government (S) SB 74 (BR 951) - D. Ridley, T. Buford AN ACT relating to occupational credentialing. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 36 to require the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs to assist military spouses who move into Kentucky because their spouses are reassigned by the military in obtaining professional and occupational licenses, certificates, registrations, and permits; require the department to coordinate the efforts of and seek information from the various state agencies and licensing boards involved in issuing credentials that are prerequisites to one engaging in an occupation or profession; urge the licensing and occupational credentialing agencies and boards to assist in expediting the application process; require the department to issue an annual report to both the Interim Joint Committee on licensing and Occupations and the Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) SB 75 (BR 1280) - E. Harris AN ACT relating to the hazardous waste assessment fee. Amend KRS 224.46-580 to extend the hazardous waste assessment fee from June 30, 2006 to June 30, 2008; provide that the fee be waived for a generator who owes less than $50 for the year; and provide that a return be filed by generators who receive a waiver. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to State and Local Government (S) Jan 17-reassigned to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Jan 31-3rd reading, passed 36-0 Feb 1-received in House Feb 2-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 13-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 36) SB 76 (BR 1281) - E. Harris AN ACT relating to hazardous waste management. Amend KRS 224.46-520 to authorize the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to review applications to cease post-closure monitoring of hazardous waste disposal sites at any time during the 30-year post-closure period. SB 76 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, T. Jensen) - Amend to allow the cabinet to require additional measures after termination of post-closure monitoring and maintenance of a permitted facility. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 1-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; motion reconsidered (do not change PASSED status); 3rd reading, passed 34-0 with committee amendment (1) Feb 2-received in House Feb 3-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 9-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 10-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 22) Introduced Jan. 11, 2006 SB 77 (BR 1353) - D. Ridley, D. Boswell AN ACT relating to high school athletics. Amend KRS 156.070 to increase high school athletic eligibility by allowing any student who turns nineteen years of age on or after July 1 to maintain eligibility, rather than only those students who turn nineteen on or after August 1; extend high school athletic eligibility to any student who turns nineteen years of age on or after July 1, rather than on or after August 1, for that school year only. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Education (S) SB 78 (BR 1251) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to physician assistants. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311.840 to 311.862 to preclude anyone from holding himself or herself out as a physician assistant or practicing as a physician assistant unless he or she is licensed under this Act; establish exceptions; establish procedures for license renewal; establish provisions for the imposition of a late fee and a reinstatement fee; extend licensing status to those physician assistants who are certified on the effective date of this Act; amend KRS 311.840 to define "family member"; "location separate from the supervising physician"; and "practice as a physician assistant"; amend KRS 311.842 to authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the issuance, renewal and reinstatement of licenses; establish how vacancies in the advisory committee's membership is established; set out the term of office for members of the advisory committee; establish quorum for committee; amend KRS 311.844 to establish licensing requirements; create an inactive status license; establish requirements to which a person on inactive status must adhere; amend KRS 311.845, 311.846, 311.848, 311.850, 311.852, 311.854, 311.856, 311.860, 311.862, to conform; amend KRS 311.990 to establish penalties for those who hold themselves out or practice as a physician assistant without holding a license. SB 78 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Delete original provisions except retain original provisions related to licensing. SFA (1, T. Buford) - Add new section to clarify that Kentucky-certified physician assistants in good standing on the effective date of this Act shall automatically become licensed under this Act. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 16-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 17-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 78) Introduced Jan. 12, 2006 SB 79 (BR 1052) - D. Boswell AN ACT relating to conditions of probation and conditional discharge. Amend KRS 533.030, relating to conditions of probation and conditional discharge, to authorize the court to include as such a condition the payment of a dollar amount to a crime stoppers organization and a Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E) program or similar program. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 17-to Judiciary (S) SB 80 (BR 1198) - R. Palmer II AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife licenses. Amend KRS 150.990 to provide that any person who fails to appear pursuant to a citation or summons issued by a conservation officer or peace officer for violation of the fish and wildlife provisions in KRS Chapter 150 forfeits his license. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 17-to Judiciary (S) SB 81 (BR 1197) - R. Palmer II, J. Denton AN ACT relating to the definition of limousine. Amend KRS 281.014 to change the definition of limousine to permit rather than require a limousine to have additional rear seating capacity, area and comforts. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 17-to Transportation (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Transportation (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 15-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 49) Introduced Jan. 13, 2006 SB 82 (BR 1065) - G. Tapp, R. Roeding AN ACT relating to wineries. Amend KRS 243.255 to delete provision allowing a small winery to sell and transport wine directly to a retail drink or retail package license holder; amend KRS 244.165 to add a provision allowing a winery from another state that produces 50,000 gallons or less to ship wine to a customer in Kentucky if the wine is purchased by the customer in person at the winery and is shipped by a common carrier; limit wine to two cases; amend KRS 260.166 to require the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council to report its activities by November 1 of each year to the Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 260 to establish the Kentucky small wineries support fund; earmark funds and establish terms for winery promotion, for low-interest or no-interest loans to small wineries for disaster relief, and for fees to participating licensed wholesalers who agree to distribute small winery products; require the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council to promulgate administrative regulations to implement new provisions with maximum economic impact; require moneys designated for a purpose to be used exclusively for designated purpose; create an exception; establish the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council Fund Advisory Committee, under the jurisdiction of the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council, to consist of four members to serve without compensation and to advise the council regarding implementation; amend KRS 260.165 to permit appointed members of the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council to be removed for nonattendance of meetings; amend KRS 241.010 to define terms; amend KRS 243.030, 243.037, 243.884, 244.050, and 100.111 to conform; create new section of KRS Chapter 244 to establish labeling laws; repeal KRS 243.186; declare an EMERGENCY. SB 82 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions; except delete language dedicating 30 percent of moneys in support fund for disaster relief and lower percent of money dedicated to distributors from 40 to 30 percent; reassign 25 percent of fund, effective fiscal year 2006-2007 for promotion and marketing purposes and effective fiscal year 2007-2008 and thereafter for the hiring of an enologist, viticulturist, and technician; assign 10 percent of money to academic research and five percent for the administrative expenses of the Wine and Grape Council. SCA (1/Title, G. Tapp) - Make title amendment. SFA (1, G. Tapp) - Reinstate tax exemption for small wineries making wine with grapes, juices, honey and other products not from Kentucky; cause tax exemption to expire as of June 30, 2008. SFA (2, G. Tapp) - Retain original provisions; make participation by licensed wholesalers in the Kentucky Wine and Grape Council small wineries wine distribution program mandatory rather than voluntary; restrict the small winery's wine used to meet the 10,000 gallon limit for participation to wine that is offered for sale through a licensed wholesaler; direct a small winery to pay its own distribution costs if it produces more than 10,000 gallons of wine in a year; prohibit a wholesaler from receiving moneys from the fund for distribution services for wineries that exceed the 10,000 gallon threshold. HCS (1/FN) - Retain original provisions except decrease the amount of moneys in the fund from $750,000 to $400,000; reallocate moneys; provide $200,000 for the promotion and marketing of small farm wineries; require that marketing promotions be developed by the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Department of Tourism; provide that $100,000 be used by the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council in collaboration with the Kentucky Departments of Tourism and Agriculture to establish a local marketing cost-share program; provide $75,000 for payment to wholesalers that participate in the wine distribution program; create a small farm winery wholesalers' license; set out duties and privileges of the small winery wholesaler; amend the statute on incompatible licenses to require the state director to deny the application for a license to any party who has any, rather than a substantial interest in an incompatible license. HCS (2/FN) - Retain provisions of HCS 1, except amend the provisions of KRS 243.110 to apply to entities besides corporations; amend KRS 243.884 to make the exemption of small farm wineries from the alcohol wholesale tax permanent for out-of-state small farm wineries; allow small farm winery wholesaler licensees to have their licensed premises on or in the licensed premises of a small farm winery; provide that small farm wineries may continue to sell to retail package or retail drink license holders until the new small farm winery wholesaler's license is available; provide that the provisions of the Act take effect on January 1, 2007. HCA (1/Title, C. Miller) - Make title amendment. Jan 13-introduced in Senate Jan 18-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 1-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 6-returned to Rules; posted for passage for Monday, February 6, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 30-4 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendments (1) and (2) Feb 7-received in House Feb 10-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 17-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H); posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 75-23 with Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1-title) ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1-title) as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1) ; passed 34-3; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 18-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 179) SB 83/FN (BR 809) - J. Westwood AN ACT relating to the threshold amount for postsecondary institution capital construction projects that are self-performed. Amend KRS 164A.585 to increase the threshold amount from $100,000 to $200,000 for postsecondary capital construction projects that are self-performed to be consistent with the threshold for state agencies. Jan 13-introduced in Senate Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Feb 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 24-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 1-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House Mar 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 10-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 22-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 23-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 93) SB 84/FN (BR 808) - J. Westwood AN ACT relating to the planning and budgeting threshold amounts for state capital projects. Amend KRS 7A.010 and KRS 45.750 to increase the dollar thresholds for state capital projects for planning and budgeting purposes as recommended by the Capital Planning Advisory Board in the 2006-2012 Statewide Capital Improvements Plan. SB 84 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, H. Moberly Jr) - Amend KRS 45A.023 to allow the Department of Military Affairs and the Office of Security Coordination to enter into multiyear contracts, memoranda of agreement, memoranda of understanding, and any similar documents for projects funded solely through federal grant money. Jan 13-introduced in Senate Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Feb 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 24-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 1-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House Mar 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 10-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 95-1 with committee amendment (1) ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House committee amendment (1) as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House committee amendment (1) ; passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 199) SB 85 (BR 975) - D. Seum, J. Denton, R. Roeding AN ACT relating to recorded instruments. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 382 to adopt the provisions of the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act; define "document," "electronic," "electronic document," "electronic signature," "paper document," "person," and "state"; require county clerks to comply with standards established by the Kentucky Electronic Recording Commission; create the Kentucky Electronic Recording Commission; require the Governor to appoint seven members to the Kentucky Electronic Recording Commission; require that a majority of the commission members shall be county clerks; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2007. Jan 13-introduced in Senate Jan 18-to Judiciary (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 16-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Feb 23-received in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) Mar 7-posted in committee SB 86/LM (BR 1384) - R. Palmer II AN ACT relating to driving under the influence. Amend KRS 189A.010 relating to driving under the influence to increase the time to take a blood alcohol test from two hours after driving to four hours after driving; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189A to require law enforcement agencies in other jurisdictions in Kentucky to secure blood alcohol tests for requesting peace officers when the defendant is located in that other jurisdiction. Jan 13-introduced in Senate Jan 18-to Judiciary (S) Introduced Jan. 17, 2006 SB 87 (BR 816) - G. Tapp AN ACT changing the classification of the City of Taylorsville, in Spencer County. Reclassify the City of Taylorsville, in Spencer County, from a city of the sixth class to a city of the fifth class. As provided in Section 156A of the Kentucky Constitution, the population requirements for the classification of cities established by the former Section 156 of the Kentucky Constitution remain in effect until changed by law. Therefore, classification as a city of the fifth class requires a population of 1,000 to 3,000. SB 87 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Declare an emergency. SCA (1/Title, D. Thayer) - Make title amendment; EMERGENCY. Jan 17-introduced in Senate Jan 19-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 2-received in House Mar 6-to Local Government (H) Mar 17-posted in committee SB 88 (BR 1305) - T. Buford, D. Boswell AN ACT relating to telecommunications equipment for the deaf. An act relating to telecommunications devices for the deaf. Amend KRS 163.525 to change the term "telecommunications device for the deaf", or "TDD", to "specialized telecommunications equipment" and define the term; change the term "TDD distribution program" to "Telecommunications Access program"; amend KRS 163.527, KRS 278.547, and KRS 278.5499 to conform. Jan 17-introduced in Senate Jan 19-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 1-3rd reading, passed 34-0 Feb 2-received in House Feb 3-to Education (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 9-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 10-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 23) SB 89 (BR 960) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to abolish the Kentucky Coal Council and create the Office of Energy Policy; create within the Commerce Cabinet the Office of the Kentucky Sports Authority, the and the Office of Arts and Cultural Heritage; attach the Northern Kentucky Convention Center to the Commerce Cabinet for administrative purposes; create an advisory board to the Office of Energy Policy; repeal KRS 154.12-250, 154.12-252, and 154.12-255; confirm Executive Order 2005-561 to the extent that it is not otherwise confirmed by this Act. SB 89 - AMENDMENTS SCS (1) - Retain the original provisions; amend KRS 154.90-010 to attach for administrative purposes the Northern Kentucky Convention Center to the Commerce Cabinet; create a new section of KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority, provide for the appointment of members to the authority; require that meetings are held in accordance with the Open Meetings Act; repeal KRS 176.510 and 176.511; confirm Executive Order 2005-1358 SCS (2) - Retain the original provisions of the bill; delete the section pertaining to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. HFA (1, W. Hall) - Amend KRS 12.020 and 154.40-020 to administratively attach the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center to the Commerce Cabinet. HFA (2, W. Hall) - Amend KRS 12.020, 42.016, and 154.40-020 to administratively attach the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center to the Commerce Cabinet. HFA (3/P, W. Hall) - Create the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail system, working with the statewide Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority, to establish a pilot project area limited to all-terrain vehicles and off-road vehicles in Eastern Kentucky; require participating counties to donate funds for the trail system development and operation, establishing the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail Project Fund, enabling other methods of raising funds for the pilot project Hatfield-McCoy Trail System; establish the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission as an on-going entity to develop and demonstrate the trail system as a pilot project, including representation from counties participating in the pilot project. Enable the commission to proceed with trail development set safety guidelines, requiring semi-annual reports to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission including recommendations for lessons learned through operating the pilot project, not only for the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail system development, but also for the ongoing statewide work of the Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority; enable the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission to contract with private landowners to implement the trail system and to enter into interstate agreements with the West Virginia Hatfield-McCoy Trail authority. Jan 17-introduced in Senate Jan 19-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Jan 23-reassigned to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 8-recommitted to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Feb 14-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading; Committee Substitute (2) withdrawn; passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 16-received in House Feb 22-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 14-floor amendments (1) and (2) filed Mar 15-floor amendment (3) filed ; 3rd reading, passed 99-0 with floor amendment (2) Mar 16-received in Senate Mar 20-posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendment (2) Mar 22-Senate concurred in House floor amendment (2) ; passed 38-0 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 152) SB 90 (BR 1271) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to financial services. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 292 to require registration of securities broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives, with exceptions; define prohibited activities of registrants; establish the procedures for registration of broker-dealers, agents, investment advisers and investment adviser representatives; require covered advisers to make a notice filing to transact business in the state, with exceptions; authorize succession of a broker-dealer or investment adviser to an unexpired registration of another broker-dealer, require a new application if there is a material change in the financial condition, management or ownership of the predecessor, and permit a name change by a broker-dealer or investment adviser by amendment to the registration; require an agent who terminates employment with a broker-dealer or issuer to file a notice of termination within 30 days of the termination; require an investment adviser or covered adviser to file a notice of termination within 30 days of termination; authorize the executive director of the Office of Financial Institutions to order termination of registration or of an application for registration if a registrant or applicant is no longer in existence, has ceased to do business, is subject to an adjudication of mental disability or under control of a conservator or guardian, or cannot be located with due diligence; authorize temporary registration for a period not to exceed 30 days of a registered agent or investment adviser who transfers employment; authorize a broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative to withdraw a registration by application, effective 30 days after filing the application, unless a revocation or suspension proceeding is pending; provide a covered adviser may withdraw a notice filing by notice filing effective upon receipt by the executive director; establish fees for initial or renewal registration and notice filing, except that fees are waived for an investment adviser or covered adviser who is registered as a broker-dealer or an investment adviser representative who represents a person who is entitled to the investment adviser or covered adviser waiver; require every registered broker-dealer, issuer agent, and investment adviser to retain specified records for a period of 3 years and file reports required by this chapter, except those registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission who shall comply with the reporting requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or when a registrant has a principal place of business in another state who shall comply with the reporting requirements of that state; require prompt filing of corrected information found to be inaccurate or incomplete; authorize the executive director to conduct examinations of a broker-dealer, issuer, agent, or investment adviser, within or outside the state and with or without notice, with the cost to be paid by the subject examined; authorize the executive director to prescribe rules to prohibit unreasonable charges, profits commissions or other compensation, and for the conduct of business; authorize the executive director to enter into inter-governmental arrangements, agreements or working relationships for filing and maintenance of documents in a central depository system; and, authorize the executive director, by order citing the specific reasons therefore subject to notice and in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B, to deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke the registration of a broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser or investment adviser representative and to bar, censure, or place on probation any officer, director, partner or similar person of a registrant or limit a registrant's function or activity in the state and authorize the executive director to issue a summary order to restrict, condition, limit or suspend a registration or censure a registrant before final determination if there is substantial evidence that such action is in the public interest, and an aggrieved person may apply for an emergency hearing within 30 days of the date of the summary order; amend KRS 292.310 to amend the definitions of "agent," "covered security," guaranteed," "investment adviser representative," and "state," and to define "sign"; amend KRS 292.410 to conform; amend KRS 292.480 to define fraudulent conduct and to authorize a party who is the subject of fraudulent conduct to maintain an action to recover damages; amend KRS 292.500 to authorize electronic filings of documents required by this chapter, and authorize the executive director to notify the Revenue Cabinet, rather than the Attorney General, to institute an action for recovery of any unpaid fines, fees or costs assessed under this section in any court of competent jurisdiction in the state; amend KRS 292.530 to provide that this chapter is to protect investors; repeal KRS 292.330 Registration of broker-dealers, agents, and investment advisers; require the Reviser of Statutes to renumber KRS Chapters 287, 288, 290, 291, 292, 294, 366 and 368 as subtitles to a single KRS Chapter entitled the "Kentucky Financial Services Code" and adjust all statutory references to conform; and direct the Reviser of Statutes to renumber KRS 287.011, 287.012, 287.013, 287.020, and 287.025 into a separate subtitle of the code created by Section 15 of this Act and adjust all statutory references to conform. SB 90 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions of bill with technical corrections; add and amend KRS 95.890, 292.313, 292.415, 292.450, and 292.545 to delete references to KRS 292.330, repealed by this Act. SFA (1, T. Buford) - Make technical correction. HCS - Retain original provisions; create subsection (15) of Section 1 to provide that nothing in KRS Chapter 292 shall be construed to create a presumption that a person is a broker-dealer and nothing in KRS Chapter 292 shall be construed to create standards, requirements, or responsibilities relating to issuers, agents, and broker-dealers that are more stringent than those imposed by the federal Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; add Section 19 to create a new section in KRS Chapter 281 to require a motor vehicle renting company to separately itemize in the rental agreement the vehicle license recovery fee and the property tax recovery fee; define "vehicle license recovery fee" as the rental company's good faith estimate of the average per-day per-vehicle portion of the rental company's total annual title, license, and registration costs to be paid for its rental fleet during the calendar year; define "property tax recovery fee" as the rental company's good faith estimate of the average per-day per-vehicle portion of the rental company's total annual property taxes to be paid for its rental fleet during the calendar year. HCA (1/Title, J. Bruce) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, R. Damron) - Amend Section 1 to clarify that a broker-dealer is exempt from registration if during a 12 month period it does not direct more than 15 offers to sell or buy into this state if the broker-dealer has no place of business in this state; amend Section 20 to delete Chapter 292 on securities from the Kentucky Financial Services Code. HFA (2, R. Damron) - Amend subsection (2)(c) in Section 1 to restrict the exemption from registration to a broker-dealer who during any 12-month period does not direct more than 15 offers to sell or buy into this state if the broker-dealer does not have a place of business in the state; amend subsection (15)(b) in Section 1 to clarify that nothing in KRS Chapter 292 shall be construed to create standards, requirements, or responsibilities that are more stringent than those imposed or allowed by the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; amend Section 21 to delete KRS Chapter 292 on securities from the Kentucky Financial Services Code. HFA (3, R. Damron) - Amend Section 19 to permit rental car companies to charge concession recovery fees and consolidated facility charges if the fees and charges are separately itemized in the bill and are disclosed in any advertisement of rental rates. CCR - Conference Committee could not agree and requested a Free Conference Committee be appointed. FCCR - Adopt House Committee Substitute, HFA 2, and HFA 3; amend Section 1 to authorize the executive director to exercise enforcement discretion to prosecute any person in violation of KRS Chapter 292; create a new section of KRS 291.410 to 291.600 pertaining to industrial loan corporations to prohibit a person from directly or indirectly acquiring control of an industrial loan corporation unless the person is engaged in activities permitted for financial holding companies as provided in 12 U.S.C. sec. 1843(k)(l), and define "control"; add and amend KRS 134.480 to provide that if multiple purchasers offer to buy certificates of delinquency, preference shall be given to the purchaser of a certificate of delinquency for the same property in previous years with highest priority for the purchaser in the most recent year; authorize the county clerk to use a lottery or similar selection method for selection of a prior purchaser for the current certificate of delinquency with the county clerk required to file a copy of the rules and regulations for the lottery or similar selection method with the Department of Revenue at least 30 days before the lottery or similar selection method; add and amend KRS 131.130 to define distributor as a person who distributes only cigarettes and purchases 100% of them from a single manufacturer with whom the person has an exclusive relationship to serve a defined geographical territory; amend KRS 131.195 to require a distributor to obtain a license; permit the distributor to sell or purchase from any other licensee untax-paid cigarettes; require the distributor to secure a separate license for each place of business where the untax-paid cigarettes are received; require the distributor to maintain records in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the department; EMERGENCY effective upon passage and approval by the Governor; and amend the title to read "AN ACT relating to state-regulated activities and declaring an emergency." Jan 17-introduced in Senate Jan 19-to Banking and Insurance (S) Jan 27-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 30-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 7-3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) ; received in House Feb 8-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 23-floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 94-2 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendments (2) and (3); received in Senate; posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1), floor amendments (2) and (3) for Friday, March 24, 2006; Senate refused to concur in House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendments (2) and (3); Conference Committee and Free Conference Committee appointed in Senate; received in House Apr 10-House refused to recede from Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendments (2) and (3); Conference Committee appointed in House; Free Conference Committee appointed in House Apr 11-Conference Committee report filed in House; Conference Committee report adopted in House Apr 12-Free Conference Committee report filed in House; Free Conference Committee report adopted in House; passed 81-6; received in Senate Introduced Jan. 18, 2006 SB 2/FN (BR 1388) - D. Williams, E. Tori, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, J. Turner, J. Westwood, K. Winters, E. Worley AN ACT relating to current and former members of the United States Armed Forces and their families and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 36 to establish the military family assistance trust fund; provide that the trust fund consists of moneys collected from grants, contributions, and appropriations; create the Military Family Assistance Trust Fund Board to oversee the administration of the fund; direct the adjutant general to administer the trust fund; establish eligibility requirements for United States Armed Forces families, including families of National Guard and Reserve on federal active duty; require the Department of Military Affairs to establish a Mission: Welcome Home Program for members of the Kentucky National Guard returning from federal active duty; amend KRS 198A.040 to require the Kentucky Housing Corporation to provide assistance, including the awarding of grants, to member of the National Guard and Reserve and their families during federal active duty; amend KRS 18A.190 to permit a state employee who is a spouse of a member of the United States Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or Reserve on federal active duty, one day off, with pay, from work when the member is deployed and one day off from work when the member returns from deployment; amend KRS 159.035 to permit an elementary or secondary school student an excused absence when that student's parent is a member of the United States Armed Forces, including a member of the National Guard or Reserve on federal active duty, and is deployed and when that student's parent returns from deployment; amend KRS 403.340 to provide that when a parent or a de facto custodian is a member of the National Guard or Reserve and is deployed on federal active duty, any change in a child custody decree based in whole or in part on that deployment shall be temporary and shall revert back to the previous child custody decree at the end of the deployment; amend KRS 341.370 to prohibit unemployment insurance disqualification of a worker who leaves employment due to the military transfer of the worker's spouse to another state; require that the prohibition against unemployment insurance disqualification apply only when the worker and military spouse travel to a state with a similar prohibition; amend KRS 61.315 to require that the family of a member of the National Guard or Reserve killed on federal active duty shall receive a death benefit of $80,000; make this section apply retroactively to July 1, 2002; create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to require the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs to employ no fewer than five veterans' benefits regional administrators and no fewer than twenty veterans' benefits field representatives; EMERGENCY. SB 2 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain provisions of the bill; require the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs to establish procedures to assist a person in acquiring professional and occupational credentials when that person moves to Kentucky due to the military transfer of that person's spouse; require state agencies to support the department's efforts; require that for a member of the National Guard or Reserve to qualify for a Kentucky Housing Corporation grant, that person must have family income equal to or less than 200 % of the state or area median income; require that when a child custody decree is modified due to the deployment outside the United States of a parent who is a regular member of the United States Armed Forces, the modification shall last only until the end of the deployment. SFA (1, J. Pendleton) - Attach the provisions of SB 33; amend KRS 186.020, regarding vehicle registration, to allow military personnel deployed outside the boundaries of the United States who have stored their cars on base during deployment to have 30 days from the date of their return to renew the vehicle's registration; further mandate that such vehicles not be subject to any delinquent fees, penalties, interest, or lien filing fees resulting from not paying the ad valorem taxes on the vehicle; specify that, if applicable, the clerk shall process the renewal on a prorated basis in accordance with KRS 186.051; amend KRS 134.148, regarding delinquent fees for motor vehicle ad valorem taxes, to conform. SFA (2, E. Tori) - Make technical correction to clarify that when a child custody decree is modified due to the military deployment of a parent, that modification shall last only until the end of the deployment, or at the discretion of the deployed parent, the modification may continue past the end of the deployment. HCS/FN - Retain provisions of the bill, except delete General Assembly appropriations as a source of money for the military family assistance trust fund; require that of the three members of the Military Family Assistance Trust Fund Board appointed by the Governor one shall be a military service retiree and one shall be the spouse of a military person on federal active duty or the spouse of a military service retiree; delete the requirement that the Department of Military Affairs establish a Mission: Welcome Home program; delete the requirement that the Department of Military Affairs establish a program to assist military spouses in obtaining professional and occupational credentials; require the Department of Military Affairs to publish information on its Web site to assist military spouses in obtaining professional and occupation credentials; require the Kentucky Housing Corporation to provide assistance to all members of the United States Armed Forces and not just members of the National Guard and Reserve on federal active duty; retain the prohibition against unemployment insurance disqualification of a worker who leaves employment due to the military transfer of the worker's spouse to another state but delete the requirement that the prohibition against unemployment insurance disqualification apply only when the worker travels to a state with a similar prohibition; delete the death benefit for a member of the National Guard or Reserve who dies on federal active duty; increase from 5 to 6 the minimum number of veterans' benefits regional administrators employed by the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs; delete the grace period for renewing a motor vehicle registration that expires while the soldier owner is deployed outside the United States. Jan 18-introduced in Senate Jan 20-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Jan 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 24-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 25, 2006; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 25-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2) Jan 26-received in House Jan 30-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 10-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 SB 91/LM (BR 927) - J. Denton, E. Worley AN ACT relating to licensing massage therapists. Amend KRS 309.350 to delete language from definition of "practice of massage therapy"; amend KRS 309.353 to delete the letters "M.T." as an appropriate abbreviation for a licensed massage therapist; amend KRS 309.355 to add language that requires the board to investigate alleged violations brought to its attention and gives it subpoena power; amend KRS 309.357 to clarify renewal fees up to 60 days before and after licensure expiration; amend KRS 309.358 to include the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork as a certifying agency; amend KRS 309.359 to allow the board to grant reciprocity to individuals who it deems worthy and who transfer from states or countries with standards below Kentucky's; amend KRS 309.361 to allow the board to approve waivers or extensions of continuing education requirements; amend KRS 309.362 to create an inactive license and a license fee for massage therapists who do not choose to renew and a process to regain active status when appropriate; amend KRS 309.363 to update curriculum requirements and staff qualifications; create new section of KRS 309.350 to 309.364 to address misdemeanor violations and fines for offenses committed by massage therapists and for the board to apply to Franklin County Circuit Court to enjoin illegal acts and practices. SB 91 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, J. Denton) - Restore language deleted from KRS 309.350 relating to the definition for practice of massage therapy; amend KRS 309.355 to delete the board's subpoena power and restore authority to institute criminal proceedings to Commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys; amend KRS 309.362 to limit fines to $500 or less; revise new section of KRS 309.350 to 309.364 to delete prior penalty provisions and make violation a Class B misdemeanor. Jan 18-introduced in Senate Jan 20-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 8-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with floor amendment (1) Feb 10-received in House Feb 13-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 22-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 13-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 29) SB 92/LM (BR 1330) - T. Buford, E. Worley Mar 6-WITHDRAWN SB 93/LM (BR 1514) - T. Buford, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, D. Seum, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Westwood, K. Winters AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the crime of disorderly conduct in the first degree when a person engages in disorderly conduct at a funeral, burial, funeral home, funeral procession, or memorial service; establish disorderly conduct in the first degree as a Class A misdemeanor; amend KRS 525.060 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the crime of disrupting meetings and processions in the first degree when a person disrupts a meeting or procession associated with a funeral, burial, or memorial service; amend KRS 525.150 to conform. SB 93 - AMENDMENTS SCS/LM - Amend to add an emergency clause. SCA (1/Title, R. Stivers II) - Make title amendment. SFA (1, D. Williams) - Amend to create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the crime of interference with a funeral in any manner by interfering with access into or from any building, parking lot, or burial plot in which a funeral, wake, memorial service, or burial is being conducted, congregating within three hundred feet, or without authorization making other sounds within earshot of or images observable to participants, or distributing literature; establish a criminal penalty. HCS/LM - Amend to expand language relating to a building where a funeral is being conducted to any location where a funeral is being conducted. Jan 18-introduced in Senate Jan 20-to Judiciary (S) Feb 1-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Feb 3-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; posted for passage; 3rd reading, passed 34-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 6-bill reconsidered (change PASSED status); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 6, 2006; passed 35-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1) Feb 7-received in House Feb 8-to Judiciary (H) Feb 17-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 20-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 21-received in Senate Mar 22-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute ; passed 36-0 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 27-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 50) SB 94 (BR 380) - D. Mongiardo AN ACT relating to recreational use of private lands. Amend KRS 411.190 to include all-terrain vehicle riding in the definition of "recreational purpose." Jan 18-introduced in Senate Jan 20-to Transportation (S) SB 95 (BR 1520) - E. Tori AN ACT relating to life-sustaining medical treatment for persons with disabilities. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to define express and informed consent; prohibit a health care surrogate, an agency representative, or a court to withhold artifically-provided nutrition and hydration except in specified circumstances and require the provision of artificial nutrition and hydration if needed for comfort; amend KRS 311.629 and KRS 311.631 to conform. Jan 18-introduced in Senate Jan 20-to Judiciary (S) Introduced Jan. 19, 2006 SB 96 (BR 1487) - R. Roeding, G. Tapp, A. Kerr, J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to administrative regulations. Amend KRS 13A.240 to require administrative bodies to provide a cost-benefit analysis as part of the regulatory impact analysis to explain how regulated entities will be impacted by an administrative regulation; amend KRS 13A.270 to require that administrative bodies provide a registration form electronically for people who wish to be notified that an administrative regulation on a subject matter has been filed; create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require a small business ombudsman at each cabinet to respond to small business inquiries regarding administrative regulations. SB 96 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Amend to delete the phrase "cost-benefit"; amend to replace original provisions regarding electronic notification with a requirement that electronic registration be available from a centralized state government Web site developed and maintained by the Commonwealth Office of Technology; and amend to require the small business ombudsman to provide information regarding the procedure for submitting comments on administrative regulations. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 23-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 10-received in House Feb 15-to State Government (H) Mar 2-posted in committee SB 97 (BR 1518) - G. Tapp AN ACT relating to business authorized by a transitional license for alcoholic beverage sales. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to provide for the issuance of a transitional license by the Division of Malt Beverages or the Division of Distilled Spirits during the time a transfer of an ongoing business is being processed; provide limitations on the use of the transitional license; amend KRS 243.030 and 243.040 to establish license fees. SB 97 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, G. Tapp) - Make technical corrections. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 23-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1) Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 34-2 with committee amendment (1) ; received in House Feb 13-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 22-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 68-27 Mar 16-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 17-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 79) SB 98/FN (BR 1273) - V. McGaha AN ACT relating to administrative regulations. Amend KRS 13A.250 to require an administrative body which promulgates an administrative regulation relating to any aspect of state or local government to consider the costs to the state or local government; authorize the affected state or local governments to comment on the proposed administrative regulations; require submission of a fiscal note. SB 98 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Stacy) - Retain original provisions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 131 to provide that revenue policies and circulars expressly withdrawn by 103 KAR 1:080 shall remain in effect for periods prior to December 31, 2005, to the extent that such policies and circulars have not been invalidated by legislation or regulations enacted or adopted prior to December 31, 2005; provide that the policies and circulars shall remain in effect until the Department of Revenue promulgates an ordinary regulation to replace the policy or circular, or to affirmatively withdraw the policy or circular; declare 103 KAR 1:080 and its accompanying emergency regulation null and void; declare an EMERGENCY. HFA (2/Title, J. Stacy) - Make title amendment. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 23-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Feb 13-to State Government (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 15-taken from the Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H); floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 16-posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 96-0; received in Senate Apr 10-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 197) SB 99/LM (BR 1521) - E. Scorsone, T. Shaughnessy, D. Harper Angel, G. Neal AN ACT relating to civil rights. Amend KRS 344.020, relating to the purpose of the Kentucky's civil rights chapter, to include a prohibition on discrimination because of sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.040, 344.050, 344.060, 344.070, and 344.080, relating to prohibited discrimination in various labor and employment practices, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.025, 344.100, 344.110, and KRS 18A.095, relating to the same, to conform; amend KRS 344.120 and 342.140, relating to prohibited discrimination in places of public accommodation and advertisements therefor, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.170, 344.180, 344.190, 344.300, and 344.310, relating to the state and local human rights commissions, to include prohibition of discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in the scope of their powers and duties; amend KRS 344.360, 344.680, 344.370, and 344.380, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain housing, real estate, and other financial transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.367, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain insurance sales, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.400, relating to prohibited discrimination in certain credit transactions, to include sexual orientation and gender identity; amend KRS 344.010 to include definitions for "sexual orientation" and "gender identity"; and make various technical amendments. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 23-to Judiciary (S) SB 100/FN (BR 1314) - R. Roeding, E. Harris AN ACT relating to growth districts. Amend KRS 157.621 to provide that a district that has levied the growth nickel under this section for new facilities shall receive state matching funds for debt service if the district has experienced student growth over the preceding three years that averages 375 or more students in average daily attendance; require that a district must have levied a minimum 15 cents equivalent tax rate to debt service, new facilities, or major renovation of existing school facilities to qualify for the matching funds. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 23-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 101 (BR 1488) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to the University of Kentucky Department of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent Program and making an appropriation therefor. Appropriate $1 million in FY07 and $1 million in FY08 for the University of Kentucky Department of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent Program, to fund an expansion of the program. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 23-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 102/LM (BR 61) - T. Buford, E. Scorsone, A. Kerr AN ACT relating to corrections personnel in urban-county governments. Amend KRS 67A.6901 to define "corrections personnel"; amend KRS 67A.6902 to include corrections personnel; amend KRS 67A.6902 to include corrections personnel; amend KRS 67A.6903 to include corrections personnel; amend KRS 67A.6904 to include corrections personnel; amend KRS 67A.6905 to include corrections personnel; amend KRS 67A.6906 to include corrections personnel; amend KRS 67A.6908 to include corrections personnel; amend KRS 67A.6910 to include corrections personnel. SB 102 - AMENDMENTS SCS/LM - Retain the provisions of the original bill; amend to include firefighter personnel. SFA (1, T. Buford) - Amend to make technical corrections by inserting "firefighter personnel" and "corrections personnel" to conform. SFA (2/Title, T. Buford) - Make title amendment. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 23-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 28-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading; reassigned to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 3-taken from committee; 2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; taken from Rules Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2-title) filed Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 32-4 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2-title) Mar 10-received in House Mar 13-to Labor and Industry (H) Mar 14-posting waived Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 89-4; received in Senate Apr 10-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 177) Introduced Jan. 20, 2006 SB 103 (BR 1058) - B. Guthrie AN ACT relating to speed limits. Amend KRS 189.390, regarding speed limits, to establish a maximum speed limit of 70 MPH on Interstates and Parkways and 65 MPH on all other four lane state highways; amend KRS 189.394, regarding fines for speeding, to establish a lack of workers present in a work zone as an affirmative defense to the charge of speeding in a highway work zone; amend KRS 189.340 to conform. SB 103 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Delete the provision of KRS 189.394 to establish a lack of bona fide workers as an affirmative defense to the charge of speeding in a work zone. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Transportation (S) Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 14-3rd reading, passed 34-2 with Committee Substitute Feb 15-received in House Feb 16-to Transportation (H) SB 104 (BR 424) - G. Neal AN ACT relating to uniform foreign money-judgments recognition. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 426 to enact the Uniform foreign money-judgments recognition act relating to judgments of courts outside of the United States. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Judiciary (S) SB 105 (BR 392) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to rename the Education, Arts, and Humanities Cabinet as the Education Cabinet; create new offices in the Education Cabinet; abolish the Workforce Development Cabinet and create the Department of Workforce Investment in the Education Cabinet, to transfer the Council on Postsecondary Education and the Education Professional Standards Board to the Education Cabinet; transfer various units to the Commerce Cabinet; amend KRS 12.023 to abolish the Office of Early Childhood Development; abolish the Cabinet for Workforce Development and transfer the duties and responsibilities to the Education Cabinet and the Department of Workforce Investment; abolish the Department for Adult Education and Literacy in the Cabinet for Workforce Development and transfer its duties to the newly created Kentucky Adult Education Program in the Council on Postsecondary Education; amend various sections to conform; repeal KRS 12.401, 151B.023, 151B.215, 151B.260, 156.120, 156.497, 156.666, and 200.711; confirm Executive Order 2005-576 dated June 20, 2005, as it relates to the Education Cabinet. SB 105 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, D. Kelly) - Make technical amendment. HCS - Retain original provisions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 12 to provide that the board of directors for the Center for School Safety, the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Department of Education, the Education Professional Standards Board, the Kentucky Board of Education, the Kentucky Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing, the Kentucky Educational Television shall be governed by their respective substantive statutory chapters; list in noncodified language the structure of the Department of Education, two divisions included in the Office of Employment and Training, the establishment of the office of the executive director in the Education Professional Standards Board, and the abolishment of former divisions in the Education Professional Standards Board and the Council on Postsecondary Education. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Jan 25-reassigned to Education (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with committee amendment (1) Feb 16-received in House Feb 22-to Education (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 95-2 with Committee Substitute ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute ; passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 211) SB 106/LM (BR 1566) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to breastfeeding. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to permit a mother to breastfeed her baby or express breastmilk in any location, public or private; require that breastfeeding may not be considered an act of public indecency, indecent exposure, sexual conduct, lewd touching, or obscenity; prohibit a municipality from enacting an ordinance that prohibits or restricts breastfeeding in a public or private location; exclude breastfeeding from the definition of indecent exposure, sexual conduct, lewd touching, obscenity, and similar terms; prohibit interference with a mother breastfeeding her child in any public or private location. SB 106 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, S. Lee) - Amend KRS 29A.080 to discharge a breastfeeding mother from jury service. HFA (2, S. Westrom) - Amend KRS 29A.100 to excuse breastfeeding mother from jury service. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Judiciary (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 16-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Feb 23-received in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading; floor amendment (2) ruled not germane ; passed 98-1 Mar 16-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 17-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 80) SB 107 (BR 922) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to viatical settlement brokers. Amend KRS 304.15-700 to provide that an insurance agent licensed with a life line of authority shall be deemed to meet the requirements of a viatical settlement broker without obtaining a license as a viatical settlement broker; require a life insurance agent operating as a viatical settlement broker to have in force evidence of financial responsibility in the form of an insurance policy in the sum of not less than $20,000 for any single occurrence and $100,000 in the aggregate for all occurrences in 1 year, or cash deposited with the executive director in the sum of $20,000, or an agreement with a viatical settlement provider that the provider assumes the responsibility; exempt life insurance agents operating as viatical settlement brokers from the viatical settlement brokers financial responsibility requirement of $500,000 for one occurrence and $1.5 million in the aggregate for all occurrences in one year. SB 107 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions, except provide that one option for proof of financial responsibility may include an agreement between the viatical settlement provider and the agent to add the agent as an additional insured on the viatical settlement provider's errors and ommission insurance in the amount of $20,000, rather than allowing the viatical settlement provider to enter an agreement assuming responsibility for the agent. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Banking and Insurance (S) Feb 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 13-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 37-1 with Committee Substitute Feb 23-received in House Feb 28-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 99-0 Mar 16-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 17-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 54) SB 108/LM (BR 1501) - T. Buford, A. Kerr, J. Carroll, E. Scorsone AN ACT relating to retirement for police and firefighters in urban-counties. Amend KRS 67A.345 to establish September 18, 2002 as the date for eligibility for continued participation in group health insurance for those who withdrew from service under a certificate; amend KRS 67A.402 to require members who purchase service credit to file an application no later than 60 days prior to the anticipated service purchase payment date and delete prohibition of the payments being considered accumulated contributions of the member; amend KRS 67A.404 to permit service credit purchases based on service only on or after September 18, 2002; amend KRS 67A.410 to permit retirement after 20 years of service only after September 18, 2002, and delete other provisions establishing service required for retirement; amend KRS 67A.430 to increase the minimum retirement annuity from $1000 to $1250; amend KRS 67A.460 to conform; amend KRS 67A.490 to increase from $300 to $1500 the death benefit as prescribed; amend KRS 67A.492 to increase from one to three years the time that a surviving spouse has to have been married to a member in order to receive the prescribed benefits and make the benefits provided available to surviving spouses of member who died on July 14, 2000, or thereafter; amend KRS 67A. 560 to delete the requirement that the commissioner of law of the urban-county serve as legal adviser to the board and permit the board to hire a private investigator to carry out it duties; amend KRS 67A.570 to permit the board to invest in international or other securities permitted under federal law; create a new section of KRS 67A.360 to 67A.690, relating to requirements for the maintenance, security, disposition, and transferal of private account information of members, former members, and retirees, to include the requirement for member authorization for the release of information, authorization of the delivery of copies of notarized records or an affidavit in lieu of personal testimony for subpoenaed information as prescribed, delivery requirements for such records or affidavits, requirements for transmittal and disposal of records used in depositions, and establishment of the acceptable means for the proof of such records. SB 108 - AMENDMENTS SCS/LM - Retain original provisions, except add and amend KRS 67A.450 to conform; retain the commissioner of law as legal counsel; authorize the board to hire independent counsel; delete the authority of the board to hire a private investigator. HCS/LM - Retain original provisions but make payment of benefits retroactive to July 1, 2005; provide for lump sum payments to retirees or surviving spouses as prescribed; declare an EMERGENCY. HCA (1/Title, C. Hoffman) - Make title amendment; declare an EMERGENCY. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Banking and Insurance (S) Feb 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 13-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 23-received in House Feb 28-to Local Government (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 17-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 20-received in Senate Mar 22-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 24-Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; passed 37-1; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 144) SB 109 (BR 1560) - D. Williams AN ACT relating to disciplinary actions. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to require a teacher to submit to random drug testing for a period not exceed 12 months if the teacher has been reprimanded or disciplined as a result of illegal use of controlled substances; require a teacher who had his or her certification suspended or revoked as a result of illegal use of controlled substances to submit to random testing in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the Education Professional Standards Board; require an administrative or judicial proceeding before drug testing of a teacher; define "teacher" as any person for whom certification is required for employment in the public schools of the commonwealth; permit the Education Professional Standards Board to require other conditions for reissuance of reinstatement of certificate; and require that administrative regulations shall ensure due process. SB 109 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Include amendment to KRS 160.380 to allow a superintendent to transfer to a second position any school district employee charged with a felony. SCA (1/Title, D. Williams) - Make title amendment. HCS - Retain provisions of SB 109/GA; amend KRS 158.440 to require school districts to have plans, policies, and procedures dealing with measures for assisting students who are engaging in disruptive and disorderly behavior, including harassment, intimidation, or bullying of another student; amend KRS 158.441 to define "harassment, intimidation, or bullying"; amend KRS 158.148 to require school districts to formulate a code of acceptable behavior and discipline that prohibits harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student and includes procedures for identifying, reporting, investigating, and responding to complaints, a strategy for protecting complainants from retaliation, a process for annually discussing the code and the consequences of violating the code with students and their parents or their legal guardians; require school districts to provide training on the district's acceptable code of behavior to school employees who have direct contact with students if funds exist for this purpose; require school districts to include code of acceptable behavior in district employee training manual; require school councils that propose to adopt an instructional program or curriculum designed to instruct students on issues regarding harassment, intimidation, or bullying to afford parents, in a timely manner, the right to inspect and review the instructional material prior to adoption and to address the council on the proposal prior to its adoption; provide parents and legal guardians the opportunity to opt out their students from programs or curriculum regarding harassment, intimidation, or bullying; specify that students who are opted out shall remain subject to the policy that prohibits harassment, intimidation, or bullying; amend KRS 158.150 to include student harassment, intimidation, or bullying as a cause for suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate disciplinary action; amend KRS. 158.444 to require local school districts to report to the Kentucky Department of Education all incidents where a student has been disciplined for harassment, intimidation, or bullying three times in a single semester or where an individual has been the object of three or more documented incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying in a single semester; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 require that all student data collected that is related to harassment, intimidation, or bullying be subject to the confidentiality provisions of both the federal and the Kentucky Family Education Rights and Privacy Acts and afford parents the right to inspect or challenge student records as permitted under those provisions; require individual student data collected that is related to harassment, intimidation, or bullying to be placed in the student's disciplinary record; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to provide immunity to school employees or students from a cause of action for damages arising from reporting in good faith a student's disruptive or disorderly behavior if school and district procedures are followed regarding the report; make technical corrections. HCA (1/Title, F. Rasche) - Make title amendment. HFA (1/P, M. Marzian) - Attach the provisions of HB 270/GA to SB 109/HCS. HFA (2/Title, M. Marzian) - Make title amendment. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Judiciary (S) Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; received in House Mar 6-to Education (H) Mar 13-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 21-floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 24-taken from the Orders of the Day; recommitted to Education (H); posting waived; reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 91-1 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; received in Senate Introduced Jan. 23, 2006 SB 110 (BR 1597) - R. Roeding AN ACT relating to the practice of pharmacy. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 315 to require pharmacy technicians to register; establish qualifications; provide exemptions; establish a $25 application and renewal fee; establish grounds for the denial of a certificate of registration; permit an applicant who is denied a certificate of registration to have a hearing pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B; require that a technician's certificate be conspicuously displayed in the technician's primary place of employment and that the technician keep on his person during the times he or she works his or her pocket registration card; amend KRS 315.005, 315.020; 315.030, 315.121, 315.125, 315.191 to conform. SB 110 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions, except limit exemption to pharmacy technician registration requirement for family members to no more than 20 days in a calendar year; limit exemption to registration requirements for students in secondary school work-study program to no more than 14 days; extend the period of time by which a board licensee or permit holder must notify the board of a change of address from 14 to 30 days; require permit or certificate holder, or licensee to notify the pharmacy board if he or she knows or has reason to know that an employee of the pharmacy is diverting drugs. HCS - Retain original provisions; require the Legislative Research Commission to conduct a study regarding the advisability of pharmacists prescribing prescription medications; require the study to survey and evaluate practices in other states, the Indian Health Service, other industrialized nations, and private health system; require the study to gather data and testimony from affected persons and professionals as to the efficacy of these practices; require the Legislative Research Commission to transmit the results of the study to the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare by December 1, 2006. HFA (1, M. Marzian) - Retain the original provisions of the bill; require that employers are responsible for payment of the $25 application and renewal fee; require that pharmacy technicians are responsible for reimbursement of the fee to the employer in the event of voluntary or involuntary termination of employment within six weeks of beginning employment. HFA (2, M. Marzian) - Retain the original provisions of the bill; permit the sale of emergency contraceptives without a prescription upon approval of the Food and Drug Administration. HFA (3, K. Stein) - Retain original provisions; name Sections 1 to 10 the "Grover Norquist Repudiation Act." Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 25-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 14-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute SB 111/FN (BR 1540) - E. Tori AN ACT relating to aerial imagery. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require all entities within Kentucky who, using public funds, create or purchase aerial imagery of locations in Kentucky to provide a copy to the Commonwealth Office of Technology without cost. SB 111 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions, except exclude aerial images which are vector-based; require the imagery to be added to Kentucky's secure Geospatial Data Warehouse for official government use only; prohibit disclosure of imagery to general public if requested by provider. HFA (1, J. Gray) - Restrict use of aerial imagery to purposes of public safety by government officials. Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 25-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Feb 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 24-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 1-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 37-1 with Committee Substitute ; received in House Mar 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 10-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 95-0; received in Senate Apr 10-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 206) SB 112 (BR 1595) - J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to the individual income tax. Amend KRS 141.010 to exclude from the definition of "Adjusted gross income" all compensation received by an individual for active duty in the United States Armed Forces, including compensation received by members of the National Guard or Reserve called to active duty; provide that the exclusion applies for tax years beginning after December 31, 2005. Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 25-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Introduced Jan. 24, 2006 SB 113 (BR 1448) - C. Gibson AN ACT relating to operator's licenses. Amend KRS 186.540 to grant a free corrected operator's license to an individual if the individual's street name or postal address was changed and the person did not physically move to a new residence. Jan 24-introduced in Senate Jan 26-to Transportation (S) Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Feb 13-to Transportation (H) SB 114/LM (BR 1498) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to pension systems of urban-county governments. Amend KRS 67A.345 to require urban-county governments to provide benefits to surviving spouse, disabled children, and dependent children upon death of a retired member; amend KRS 67A.430 to increase minimum monthly annuity and make technical changes; amend KRS 67A.440 to allow for an annuity equal to 60 percent of the member's last rate of salary or annuity, whichever is greater regardless of retirement date; apply to current recipients; make technical changes; Amend 67A.490 to increase the death benefit from $300 to $1,500; amend KRS 67A.492 to allow for an annuity equal to 60 percent of the member's final annuity or the member's final rate of pay regardless of retirement date; apply to current recipients; make technical changes; amend KRS 67A.560 to allow board to hire independent counsel for any purpose; make technical changes; amend KRS 67A.690 to require an annual retirement annuity increase of not less than 3 percent but not more than 10 percent; make technical changes. Jan 24-introduced in Senate Jan 26-to State and Local Government (S) SB 115 (BR 1267) - J. Westwood AN ACT relating to government and civics education. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to establish a high school government and civics education pilot program and study; require KDE to collaborate with the Kentucky Workgroup on Civic Literacy and Engagement; specify components of the course curriculum to be used in the program; require the course to be available through the Kentucky Virtual High School; require KDE to select 10 high schools to participate in a three-year pilot program; require professional development for pilot program participants; require the Kentucky Board of Education to select a university to develop the course curriculum, develop and implement professional development opportunities, and conduct a research evaluation of the pilot program; require annual reports to the Kentucky Board of Education and the Interim Joint Committee on Education; and amend KRS 156.553 to require KDE to allocate funds from the teachers' professional growth fund to support the pilot program and study for the fiscal years 2006-2007 through 2009-2010 in an amount not to exceed $75,000 annually. SB 115 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions of SB 115, except remove the requirement for the Kentucky Department of Education to allocate funds from the teachers' professional growth fund to support the pilot program and study. SCA (1/Title, J. Westwood) - Make title amendment. HCS - Delete the requirement that the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) use a request for proposal process to select a university to develop the government and civics education course curriculum; require KDE to develop the curriculum, in collaboration with the public universities involved with the Kentucky Workgroup on Civic Literacy. Jan 24-introduced in Senate Jan 26-to Education (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 16-received in House Feb 22-to Education (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 SB 116/LM/CI (BR 254) - R. Palmer II AN ACT relating to making a false statement to a peace officer. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 523 relating to perjury and related offenses to create the crime of making a false statement to a peace officer when a person makes a material false statement to a peace officer in a case involving a sexual offense against a minor, kidnapping of a minor, or incest; provide for Miranda warning; Class D felony. Jan 24-introduced in Senate Jan 26-to Judiciary (S) Introduced Jan. 25, 2006 SB 117 (BR 966) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Confirm Executive Order 2005-891, dated August 19, 2005, to reorganize the Personnel Cabinet; rename the Office of Government Training as the Office for Employee and Organizational Development; rename the Governmental Services Center Authority as the Government Training Advisory Council; rename the Division of Communications and Recognition as the Division of Employee Services and Recognition; create the Office of Communications; create the Office of Human Resource Planning and Diversity Initiatives, and create the Division of Workforce Analytics and the Division of Diversity Relations within the office; create the Division of Human Resource Projects within the Department for Personnel Administration; create the Division of Special Programs within the Department for Employee Insurance. SB 117 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions of the bill; place the Government Training Advisory Council under the Office for Employee and Organizational Development within the Personnel Cabinet; remove the language placing the Governmental Services Center at Kentucky State University; make conforming amendments regarding renaming the council. HCS - Retain the original provisions of the bill; reinstate the language which places the Governmental Services Center at Kentucky State University and attaches it to the Personnel Cabinet for administrative purposes only; rename the Governmental Services Center Authority as the Government Training Advisory Council. HFA (1, M. Cherry) - Amend KRS 18A.025 to delete certain duties assigned to the Office of the Secretary. HFA (2, J. Vincent) - Amend KRS 174.125 to rename the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission to the Kentucky Bicycle and Pedestrian Byways Commission; clarify the duties of the commission; allow the commission to file an amicus curiae brief in the cases before the state or federal courts. Jan 25-introduced in Senate Jan 27-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House Mar 6-to State Government (H) Mar 9-posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 91-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) ; received in Senate SB 118/LM (BR 1622) - R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to law enforcement funding. Amend KRS 15.410, 15.420, 15.430, 15.440, 15.450, 15.460, 15.470, 15.480, 15.490, 15.500, 15.510, 15.520 and, relating to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund, to allow participation in the fund by the State Police and Vehicle Enforcement officers; change the amount of the salary supplement; and provide for fund eligibility determinations by the Justice Cabinet. Jan 25-introduced in Senate Jan 27-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 8-taken from committee; 1st reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 9-taken from committee; 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 119/CI (BR 1517) - R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to inmate labor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 197 relating to prisons, to permit the Department of Corrections to operate a Prison Industries Enhancement (PIE) program, in which the labor of prisoners is leased to private entities to make products and perform services for private employers; create a commission to oversee the activities of the program. Jan 25-introduced in Senate Jan 27-to Judiciary (S) Mar 13-posting waived SB 120 (BR 1410) - R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife. Amend KRS 48.315 to delete KRS 150.150 and 235.330, the game and fish fund statute from the list of funds that may be transferred in a budget bill to the general fund. Jan 25-introduced in Senate Jan 27-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 7-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 16-received in House Mar 17-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 20-posting waived; posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 97-0; received in Senate Apr 10-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 207) SB 121 (BR 1356) - R. Leeper AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 118.105 to change the date for certificates of nomination for certain replacement candidates from the second Thursday preceding the date of the regular election to the fourth Thursday preceding the date of the regular election; to establish that if a vacancy in a candidacy occurs later than the fourth Thursday preceding the date of the regular election, no certificates are to be filed but a candidate may seek election by write-in vote; amend KRS 118.176 to require that an action regarding the bona fides of any candidate be commenced no later than the third Tuesday in August prior to the general election; to require the Circuit Judge and the Court of Appeals to give preference to actions brought under this section over other civil actions or proceedings pending in court; to require the Court of Appeals or a court of Appeals Judge to render an order no later than the fourth Thursday before the general election in order to allow a political party to file a certificate of nomination for a replacement candidate. Jan 25-introduced in Senate Jan 27-to State and Local Government (S) SB 122 (BR 1645) - R. Sanders Jr AN ACT relating to the registration of trailers, and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 186.675 to exempt trailers, semitrailers and travel trailers being transported under contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency from the provisions of KRS 186.650 to 186.700 relating to the registration of trailers. SB 122 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Delete provisions of the original bill; create a new section of KRS Chapter 227 to require that all recreational vehicles and park trailers sold, leased, or offered for sale by a retailer to a consumer in the state are constructed in accordance with the most recent American National Standard Institute standards; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 227 to delete references to the Recreational Vehicle Certification and Licensure Board and references to recreational vehicles under the provisions of the chapter; repeal KRS 227.565. SCA (1/Title, B. Guthrie) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, R. Wilkey) - Amend KRS 227.550 to delete the reference to the Recreational Vehicle Certification and Licensure Board; amend KRS 227.590 to delete the authority of the board to regulate recreational vehicle shows in the Commonwealth; amend KRS 227.620 to establish a fee of $25 for a Class B seal and require the office of the state fire marshal to provide the application for the seal and the seal. Jan 25-introduced in Senate Jan 27-to Transportation (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Transportation (H) Mar 14-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 96-2 with floor amendment (1) Mar 22-received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendment (1) as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House floor amendment (1) ; passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 217) Introduced Jan. 26, 2006 SB 123 (BR 1391) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to financial services. Establish KRS Chapter 366A, to be cited as the Kentucky Money Transmitters Act of 2006, and create new sections of KRS Chapter 366A to: define terms; require persons engaged in the business of money transmission to be licensed on or after October 1, 2006; authorize the executive director of the Office of Financial Institutions to prescribe the licensing form containing listed information; require each licensee to have a net worth of no less than $500,000 at all times; require a surety bond or similar security in the amount of at least $500,000 for each licensee, subject to increase to $5 million at the discretion of the executive director based upon the applicant's financial condition and other criteria; require each licensee to maintain permissible investments, as defined, that have a market value computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles equal to the aggregate amount of all outstanding payment instruments; require a nonrefundable license application fee of $500 if made on or before March 31, and $250 if made after March 31, with the license to remain in force through September 30 of the year the license if issued, and authorize the executive director to assess a reasonable fee for agents of licensees by administrative regulation; require the executive director to investigate each applicant and determine if the applicant meets the requirements of this chapter, approve or deny an application, place a licensee on probation, deny or refuse to renew the designation of an agent, and any person aggrieved by such action of the executive director may file an application for appeal of the executive director's denial; require an annual renewal fee of $500 no later than September 20 of each year, to be accompanied by a written renewal report as prescribed by the executive director; require a licensee to file a written report with the executive director within 15 business days of the occurrence of listed events; require a licensee to notify the executive director in writing of a proposed change of control with a written request for approval of the acquisition, accompanied by a fee of $100 and proof of that after investigation the executive director may approve or disapprove the change of control; authorize the executive director to conduct an examination or investigation, with or without prior notice, of a licensee or any of its agents, which may be conducted jointly with the federal or another state government; require each licensee to make, keep, and preserve specified books, records, and accounts for a period of 5 years, including retention in electronic format, and require that records located out of state shall be accessible to the executive director upon 7 business days notice; require every licensee and its agents to file all reports set forth in the federal Bank Secrecy Act pertaining to money laundering and provide that filing with the appropriate federal agency shall be deemed compliance with this requirement; provide that documents, materials, reports or other information in the possession or control of the executive director are confidential, privileged, and not subject to the Open Records Act, but provide that the executive director may share information in his possession with other federal, state and international regulatory agencies or law enforcement agencies, and the Money Transmitter Regulators Association, may enter into agreements for sharing such information with other jurisdictions, may disclose a list of persons licensed under this chapter and may disclose any order issued against a licensee, its agents, or responsible individuals of the licensee, but specify that sharing of information shall not compromise the confidentiality requirement; require licensees to enter into express written contracts with any agent or agents; require agents to adhere to a specified code of conduct; authorize the executive director to issue a written order to suspend or revoke a license for specified violations of this chapter, valid for a period of 3 years, with the right to an appeal for an administrative hearing with the executive director; authorize the executive director to issue a written order to suspend or revoke an agent's license for specified violations of this chapter, valid for a period of 3 years, with the right to an appeal for an administrative hearing with the executive director; authorize the executive director to issue a cease and desist order for violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter if the person fails to show cause why the order should not be issued and allow the executive director to petition the Franklin Circuit Court or any court of competent jurisdiction for issuance of an injunction or other appropriate relief for violation of this chapter; authorize the executive director to enter an emergency order suspending, limiting, or restricting a licensee's or agent's license without prior notice or hearing if there is a threat of immediate or irreparable harm to the public health, safety or welfare including conviction of a felony involving theft, fraud or breach of trust, indictment or conviction under the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001, suspension or revocation of a license in another state or country, listing of a licensee or its agent on the blocked persons list prepared by the United States Department of the Treasury or Department of State as a potential terrorist threat, or for insolvency or bankruptcy, subject to appeal by the licensee or agent; authorize the executive director to levy a civil penalty of $1,000 to $5,000 per day per violation of this chapter or regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter; authorize the executive order to enter into a consent order with a person to resolve a matter arising under this chapter; authorize the executive director to stay, suspend, or postpone the effective date of an order issued under this chapter; permit a person aggrieved by an order of the executive director under this chapter to file an application for an administrative hearing, with appeal as a matter of right to the Franklin Circuit Court; authorize any person aggrieved by conduct of a licensee or an agent under this chapter to file a complaint with the executive director who shall investigate the complaint and may take corrective action; prohibit knowingly filing any record containing a false statement, misrepresentation or false certification subject to prosecution as a Class D felony and prohibit knowingly engaging in activity for which a license is required under this chapter, subject to prosecution as a Class C felony; require that all administrative proceedings under this chapter comply with KRS Chapter 13 B; authorize the Office of Financial Institutions to exercise all state administrative functions relating to regulation, supervision and licensing of money transmitters; require licensees and agents to comply with all applicable federal and state laws; provide that a license issued under KRS Chapter 366 shall expire at midnight on September 30, 2006 and all licensees must seek renewal pursuant to this chapter; establish that the intent of the General Assembly is to ensure safe and sound money transmission and ensure that the business of money transmission is not used for criminal purposes, to protect the public interest; repeal KRS 366.010, 366.020, 366.023, 366.030, 366.040, 366.050, 366.060, 366.070, 366.080, 366.090, 366.100, 366.110, 366.120, 366.140, 366.150 and 366.990; provide that an emergency exists and this Act shall take effect upon signature of the Governor; and require the Reviser of Statutes to renumber KRS Chapters 287, 288, 290, 291, 292, 294,366, 366A, and 368 as subtitles to a single KRS Chapter entitled the "Kentucky Financial Services Code"; and, require the Reviser of Statutes to renumber KRS 287.011, 287.012, 287.013, 287.020 and 287.025 as part of a separate subtitle of the code created by this Act. SB 123 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provision with technical changes; delete inclusion of KRS Chapter 292 from the newly created financial services chapter. SCA (1/Title, T. Buford) - Make title amendment. SFA (1, T. Buford) - Make technical corrections. HFA (1, K. Upchurch) - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 288 to permit a consumer loan licensee to charge an acquisition charge not in excess of 8 percent of the principal loan on loans of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000 plus an installment account handling charge based on the amount of the loan; restrict the term of such loan to not less than 3 months nor more than 15 months; provide for a refund or credit to the borrower a part of the installment handling charge if the loan is prepaid in full; specify the only other charges that may be made on such loans; prohibit loan charges under this section from being imposed on a borrower who has one or more loans outstanding with the same licensee or affiliated licensee; require a loan under this section to provide for repayment in substantially equal monthly installments; amend KRS 288.533 to permit a consumer loan company to collect a credit investigations charge of $1.50 rather than $1.00 for each $50 of the principal amount of the loan; repeal KRS 288.590 which requires an annual report by consumer loan licensees. HFA (2/P, R. Wilkey) - Attach provisions of HB 320/GA. HFA (3/Title, R. Wilkey) - Make title amendment. HFA (4/Title, R. Wilkey) - Make title amendment. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 30-to Banking and Insurance (S) Feb 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 27-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 1-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 2-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1) Mar 3-received in House Mar 6-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 8-posted in committee Mar 10-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 20-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-floor amendments (2) and (3-title) filed Mar 23-floor amendment (4-title) filed Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with floor amendments (2) and (4-title) ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendments (2) and (4-title) ; passed over and retained for concurrence in House Amendments Apr 11-Senate concurred in House floor amendments (2) and (4-title) ; passed 36-0 Apr 12-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 247) SB 124 (BR 1539) - E. Tori AN ACT relating to special license plates. Amend KRS 186.166 prohibit certain logos or slogans which are a representation of the word "Kentucky" from appearing on special military license plates; amend KRS 186.162 remove extra fee for special military related license plates. SB 124 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Restrict the prohibition against including the state brand or logo on a military license plate to Purple Heart license plates; delete Section 2, regarding a reduction in fees for military-related license plates. SFA (1, G. Tapp) - Amend KRS 186.162 to reduce the initial fee for the Law Enforcement Memorial Special License Plate from $75 to $38 dollars; allow motorcycles to receive special license plates by paying the special plate fee in lieu of regular motorcycle registration fees; amend KRS 186.050 to conform. HFA (1, M. Weaver) - Require that 300 applications and initial state fees be collected by the sponsoring agency before the motorcycle version of an existing special plate is issued. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 30-to Transportation (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 27-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 3-received in House Mar 6-to Transportation (H) Mar 14-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with floor amendment (1) ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendment (1) as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House floor amendment (1) ; passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 190) SB 125/LM (BR 281) - K. Stine, D. Thayer, D. Boswell, R. Roeding, J. Westwood AN ACT relating to abortions. Amend KRS 311.725, relating to informed consent, to require information to be given in person; specify record-keeping requirements for forms required under that section; require the cabinet to give the woman original documents; amend KRS 311.990, relating to penalties, to provide a penalty for violating the informed consent provisions. SB 125 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, E. Scorsone) - Amend to allow the requirement for oral, non-prerecorded communication to be met by oral, interactive telephone or video conference communication. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 30-to Judiciary (S) Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) defeated ; passed 34-3; received in House Mar 6-to Health and Welfare (H) SB 126 (BR 1202) - K. Stine AN ACT relating to economic development. Amend KRS 154.12-2084 to extend skills training investment credit, under the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation, to include new employee training; allow service or technology firms to be eligible for the credit. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 30-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 2-received in House Mar 6-to Economic Development (H) SB 127/CI (BR 1582) - G. Tapp AN ACT relating to medical licensing. Amend KRS 311.550 to limit the scope of a special faculty license to those practices that are incidental to the licensee's academic appointment; amend KRS 311.565 to allow the State Board of Medical Licensure to promulgate administrative regulations regarding the standards of conduct for medical licensees; amend KRS 311.571 to limit the scope of a special faculty licensee's practice to those activities that are necessarily a part of the licensee's academic work; amend KRS 311.592 to allow an emergency order to be issued when grounds for the issuance of a motion to revoke probation or an order of indefinite restriction exists; amend KRS 311.594 to establish procedures for taking disciplinary action against licensees suspected of violating the board's order of indefinite restriction; amend KRS 311.605 to require agents of the board to obtain the licensee's consent or a search warrant prior to entering the licensee's premises or seizing evidence from the licensee; amend KRS 311.990 to elevate a first-time offense of practicing medicine without a license from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony. SB 127 - AMENDMENTS SCS/CI - Retain original provisions, except delete provision requiring the board to promulgate administrative regulations establishing standards of conduct to provide guidance to licensees concerning acceptable behavior. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 30-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 175) SB 128 (BR 1725) - T. Shaughnessy AN ACT relating to credit cards. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms pertaining to credit card transactions; prohibit a credit card issuer from increasing the applicable annual percentage rate or imposing fees on the account of a credit card holder who has made all payments in compliance with the terms of the card holder agreement, due to the holder's indebtedness or failure to make timely payments to any other creditor or due to any negative information in the holder's consumer report about acts or omissions of the holder not directly related to the credit card account; deem violation of this section to be an unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce in violation of KRS 367.170; provide for civil liability; make applicable to credit cards issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2006. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 30-to Banking and Insurance (S) Introduced Jan. 30, 2006 SB 129 (BR 1619) - V. McGaha, J. Pendleton Feb 28-WITHDRAWN SB 130 (BR 1399) - D. Kelly, K. Winters, B. Guthrie, V. McGaha, R. Roeding, K. Stine, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, J. Westwood AN ACT relating to educational assessment and accountability. Amend KRS 158.6453 to require that, beginning in 2008-2009, the assessment program under the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System (CATS) for high schools include the ACT examination in English, reading, mathematics, and science to be administered in grade 11, the WorkKeys assessments in reading for information, business writing, and applied mathematics, and any other component necessary to comply with the federal No Child Left Behind Act; establish that the Act examination and additional items in high school be used in lieu of a customized or commercially available norm-referenced test; establish the kinds of accommodations to be provided for students with disabilities taking the ACT; establish that the new portions of the high school assessment program shall be known as the "Kentucky Work and College Readiness Examination" or "Readiness Examination"; require the cost of the first administration of the Readiness Examination to be paid for by the Kentucky Department of Education; require individual reporting of student results on the Readiness Examination; require that student results on the Readiness Examination shall be recorded on a student's high school transcript; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require a high school to offer a student who receives a low score on the ACT in English, reading, or mathematics the opportunity to participate in a remedial program; establish permissible components of the remedial program; require the Kentucky Department of Education, the Council on Postsecondary Education, and public universities to provide technical assistance to schools and school districts in the development of remediation programs; require a school district to pay for the cost of a second administration of the ACT, to be reimbursed by the Kentucky Department of Education if the student meets established achievement standards; establish that the cost of any subsequent administrations of the ACT shall be paid by the student; amend KRS 158.6455 to establish the 2008-2010 school years as the new baseline for high schools for measuring school improvement under the CATS assessment and accountability system. SB 130 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provision of the bill, except amend KRS 158.6453 to establish that changes to the assessment program in middle and high school shall be implemented no later than the 2008-2009 school year; require the assessment program to include a high school readiness examination in the 8th grade and a college readiness examination in the 10th grade; require all students in the 11th grade to take the ACT; require the cost of the ACT be paid for by students who elect to have ACT scores forwarded to colleges; require the cost of the ACT be paid for by the Kentucky Department of Education for students electing not to have ACT scores forwarded to a college; require the WorkKeys assessment to be taken only by those students who choose not to have ACT scores forwarded to colleges; establish in the new section of KRS Chapter 158 that the high school readiness examination in the 8th grade shall be in lieu of a customized or commercially available norm-referenced test in middle school; change references to a high school "remediation" program to an "accelerated learning" program; require students with low scores on the high school readiness examination in the 8th grade or the college readiness examination in the 10th grade to have intervention strategies for accelerated learning incorporated into their learning plan; require the Kentucky Department of Education, rather than the school district, pay for a second administration of the ACT test; delete provisions requiring the establishment of a new baseline for the assessment system; require the Kentucky Department of Education to consult with the National Technical Advisory Panel for Assessment and Accountability for adjustments to the formula for the accountability index or the baseline required if substantive changes are made to the assessment and accountability system. SCA (1, K. Winters) - Make technical corrections. SFA (1, T. Shaughnessy) - Require the ACT and WorkKeys Assessments be taken by all students in the 11th grade; require the scores of the assessments to be added to the students' transcripts; require the Kentucky Department of Education to pay for the assessments. SFA (2, T. Shaughnessy) - Require an individual student report to parents for each fifth grade student summarizing the student's readiness in reading and mathematics for middle school based on the student's fourth grade state assessment results; require a plan for accelerated learning for any student with identified deficiencies. SFA (3, T. Shaughnessy) - Require an individual student report to parents for each fifth-grade student summarizing the student's readiness in reading and mathematics based on the student's fourth-grade state assessment results; require the school's fifth-grade staff to develop a plan for accelerated learning for any student with identified deficiencies. HCS/FN - Retain original provisions, except require all 11th grade students to take the ACT test at the expense of the Kentucky Department of Education; require students who score high on readiness tests to be counseled to enroll in accelerated or advanced placement courses; allow students in grades 10, 11, or 12 to take the WorkKeys assessments with the initial cost to be paid by the Kentucky Department of Education; require the issuance of Kentucky employability certificates to students meeting the WorkKeys threshold established by the Cabinet for Workforce Development; require the Kentucky Department of Education to seek input from the Office of Education Accountability, the School Curriculum, Assessment, and Accountability Council, and the National Technical Advisory Panel on Assessment and Accountability regarding reducing the number of questions on the Commonwealth Accountability Testing System if it is determined that open-response or multiple-choice items in the assessment program provide direct measures of the standards of the core content for assessment; delete specific components of accelerated learning that are to be developed by the school district. HCA (1, H. Moberly Jr) - Change dates for new assessment requirements from "2008-2009" to "2007-2008." HFA (1, H. Moberly Jr) - Require the Kentucky Department of Education to select the high school readiness exam to be given to students in grade 8, to select either the PLAN or PSAT college readiness exam to be given to students in grade 10, and to select the ACT or the SAT college admissions and placement test to be given to students in grade 11. HFA (2, F. Rasche) - Make technical corrections. HFA (3, M. Marzian) - Attach provisions of HB 270/GA to SB 130/HCS. HFA (4/Title, M. Marzian) - Make title amendment. HFA (5, R. Nelson) - Direct the Legislative Research Commission to study the cost of textbooks, supplies, and instructional supplements at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels. HFA (6/Title, R. Nelson) - Make title amendment. Jan 30-introduced in Senate Feb 1-to Education (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1) ; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) ruled out of order ; floor amendment (2) withdrawn ; passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1), floor amendment (3) Feb 16-received in House Feb 23-to Education (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 2-reassigned to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 8-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1) Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 20-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for for Tuesday, March 21, 2006; taken from the Orders of the Day; recommitted to Education (H) Mar 21-taken from Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day; floor amendments (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (4-title) filed Mar 22-floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (6-title) filed Apr 11-3rd reading; floor amendment (3) ruled not germane ; passed 90-9 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1), floor amendment (2) ; received in Senate; posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1), floor amendment (2); Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1), floor amendment (2) ; passed 37-0 Apr 12-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 227) SB 131 (BR 1702) - R. Stivers II, J. Rhoads AN ACT relating to gas distribution utilities. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to require the Public Service Commission to approve certain long-term contracts by utilities for synthetic gas from coal. Jan 30-introduced in Senate Feb 1-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Feb 22-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 17-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 20-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 55) SB 132 (BR 1674) - R. Stivers II, R. Palmer II AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife license violations. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to authorize the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to enter reciprocal agreements with other states relating to violations of hunting and fishing laws and require administrative regulations to be promulgated; amend KRS 150.990 to require that an individual who fails to appear pursuant to a citation or summons for violation of KRS Chapter 150 or administrative regulation promulgated thereunder forfeit his or her hunting and fishing license; require courts to notify department when an individual fails to appear pursuant to a citation or summons for violation of KRS Chapter 150 or administrative regulation promulgated thereunder; increase minimum and maximum penalties for violation of several sections of KRS Chapter 150; amend KRS 150.280 to conform. SB 132 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, J. Pendleton) - Delete Section 2 of the bill. SFA (2, J. Pendleton) - Revise Section 2 to apply to Kentucky and Federal fish, game, and wildlife laws. SFA (3, R. Stivers II) - Delete reference to KRS 150.720 as a section subject to violation; delete six-month imprisonment as a punishment for violating various sections of KRS Chapter 150. Jan 30-introduced in Senate Feb 1-to Judiciary (S) Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 23-floor amendment (2) filed Feb 24-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (3) filed Mar 1-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn ; passed 38-0 with floor amendments (2) and (3) Mar 2-received in House Mar 6-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 22-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 23-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 94) Introduced Jan. 31, 2006 SB 133 (BR 1736) - E. Tori AN ACT relating to military affairs. Amend KRS 36.040 to authorize the adjutant general to enter into federal agreements to carry out needs of the Department of Military Affairs; amend KRS 61.394 to increase the number of days of annual military leave from 15 days to 21 days for the National Guard and Reserve; amend KRS 38.250 to conform; amend KRS 171.782 to permit the Kentucky Military Heritage Commission to have designees take the place of the named members; amend KRS 304.13-063 to include an insurance reduction for military members who take a defensive driving class from the United States Armed Forces. SB 133 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, C. Siler) - Clarify that insurance reduction for military members shall be actuarially sound; make Section 5 effective January 1, 2007. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 21-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 24-received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendment (1) as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House floor amendment (1) ; passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 194) SB 134 (BR 900) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 11.505 to rename various divisions and offices within the Commonwealth Office of Technology (COT); transfer the Division of Printing Services from the Office of Administrative Services (FAC) to COT; amend KRS 11.512 to transfer the Office of the 911 Coordinator from COT to the Office of Homeland Security; amend KRS 11.515 to change the name of the Geographic Information Advisory Council to the Kentucky Geospatial Board; make changes in the membership of the board; repeal KRS 11.550 and reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to transfer the Telehealth Board from COT to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amend KRS 12.023 to attach the Office of Homeland Security to the Office of the Governor; create a new section of KRS Chapter 42 to establish a Utility Savings Council to evaluate energy costs throughout state government; establish the duties and membership of the council; amend KRS 42.016 to attach the Utility Savings Council to the Office of the Secretary of the FAC; amend KRS 42.0171 to transfer the Division of Fleet Management from the Transportation Cabinet to the FAC's Office of Administrative Services; amend KRS 56.450 to add the executive director of the Office of the Controller to the membership of the State Property and Buildings Commission; amend KRS 56.861 to add the executive director of the Office of the Controller to the Kentucky Asset/Liability Commission; amend KRS 65.7623 to attach the Commercial Mobile Radio Service Emergency Telecommunications Board to the Office of Homeland Security, rather than to COT, for administrative purposes; amend KRS 131.020 to establish the Division of Special Investigations within the Department of Revenue; give instructions to the reviser of statutes; amend KRS 11.507, 11.517, 42.0172, 42.650, 65.7621, 174.020, 205.559, 216.265, 304.17A-138, and 342.315 to conform; confirm Executive Orders 2005-560, 2005-562, and 2005-1254 to the extent these orders are not otherwise confirmed or superseded by this Act. SB 134 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 11.507 to add a provision directing that nothing in that section give COT the right to release or provide access to an agency's data that is confidential under attorney-client evidentiary privileges or the Kentucky Rules of Professional Conduct, or to an agency's projects and systems that are related to confidential or privileged data; create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to direct the Secretary of Finance and Administration to review the information technology infrastructure of each executive branch agency and consolidate operational control under the COT when it is found to be in the best interests of the Commonwealth; exempt the Transportation Cabinet; amend and repeal various KRS sections to abolish the following administrative bodies: the Central State Hospital Recovery Authority, County Officials Compensation Board, Kentucky Savings Bond Authority, Kentucky Pollution Abatement and Water Resources Finance Authority, Water Resource Development Commission, Governor's Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental Relations, Procurement Advisory Council, Red Fox Tri-County Cooperative Corporation, and Agricultural Diversification and Development Council; amend KRS 151.710 to increase the total membership of the Kentucky River Authority from twelve to thirteen; permit a member to continue to serve and vote until his or her successor is appointed and qualified; require a quorum to be seven instead of six; amend KRS 224A.030 and 224A.300 to make technical corrections and conforming amendments. HFA (1, S. Nunn) - Remove the provision in Section 23 which removes the Transportation Cabinet from the technology infrastructure streamline provision. HFA (2, J. Vincent) - Amend KRS 174.125 to rename the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission to the Kentucky Bicycle and Pedestrian Byways Commission; clarify the duties of the commission; allow the commission to file an amicus curiae brief in the cases before the state or federal courts. HFA (3/P, A. Simpson) - Attach the provisions of HB 437 GA. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Feb 16-received in House Feb 22-to State Government (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 21-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute ; reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Apr 10-floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in Senate SB 135 (BR 454) - D. Mongiardo AN ACT relating to audiologists. Amend various sections of KRS Chapters 334 and 334A to allow audiologists to fit and sell hearing aids and instruments under a regular audiologist license, rather than requiring separate licensure by the hearing instrument specialist board; create a new section of KRS Chapter 334, relating to hearing instrument specialists, and a new section of KRS Chapter 334A, relating to speech-language pathologists and audiologists, to eliminate hearing instrument specialist board jurisdiction over a licensed audiologist who fits and sells hearing instruments on the earlier of January 30, 2007, or the date the audiologist is issued an initial audiologist license, license renewal, or reinstatement; amend KRS 334A.020 to expand the definitions for "audiologist" and "the practice of audiology"; define "hearing instrument"; amend KRS 334A.080 to require the speech-language pathology and audiology board to promulgate administrative regulations relating to hearing instrument customer contracts and approved brands and models of hearing instruments; amend KRS 304.17A-132, relating to insurance coverage for hearing aids, to approve hearing aids dispensed by either an audiologist licensed under KRS Chapter 334A or a hearing instrument specialist licensed under KRS Chapter 334; make technical corrections. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) SB 136 (BR 1713) - T. Jensen AN ACT relating to surface coal mining. Amend KRS 350.060 by deleting provisions exempting operations affecting two acres or less which commenced on or before June 5, 1987, and ended on or before November 7, 1987, from KRS Chapter 350 requirements; delete provisions relating to permit renewal applications not timely filed; amend KRS 350.075 to delete requirement to submit mining regulations to federal government on or before August 1, 1986; amend KRS 350.090 to delete the exception for applications or renewals submitted in compliance with KRS 350.060(2) from submission requirements relating to methods of operation, grading, backfilling, and reclamation plans; amend KRS 350.093 to delete the exception of actions by third parties from coverage by bond; amend KRS 350.445 to delete "support coal mining actives" language from requirements of a permanent road constructed on land above the highwall; repeal KRS 350.285, relating to removal of coal on private land. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 16-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Feb 23-received in House Feb 28-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 94-0 Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 13-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 37) SB 137 (BR 1714) - T. Jensen AN ACT relating to blasting. Amend KRS 351.315 to extend to certified surface coal miners the requirement that an applicant for renewal of a blaster's license must have attended blaster's training during the preceding three years. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 16-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Feb 23-received in House Feb 28-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 13-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 25) SB 138 (BR 1715) - T. Jensen AN ACT relating to penalties. Amend KRS 351.990 to increase the fines for violating KRS 351.315 to 351.375; provide a civil fine for a blasting operation that results in the death or serious injury of a person. SB 138 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, T. Jensen) - Define "serious physical injury" as an injury which has the reasonable potential to cause death and provide that the penalty be assessed in the event of a serious physical injury. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with committee amendment (1) Feb 23-received in House Feb 28-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 93-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 39) SB 139/AA (BR 1445) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 311A.015 to attach the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and require annual reports to the Governor, KCTCS, and the General Assembly; amend KRS 311A.020 to specify employment duties of the board and KCTCS, require existing employees to be transferred and specify transfer of employment records and months of service credit between KCTCS and KRS Chapter 18A employment; specify that new employees are employees of KCTCS; require the board to establish a personnel committee to make recommendations for new hires and conduct job performance reviews; specify that all board funds shall be transferred to KCTCS; specify budget process for the board; and specify the board retains remaining duties and powers; effective July 1, 2006; EMERGENCY. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Education (S) SB 140 (BR 1754) - R. Jones II AN ACT relating to motor carriers. Create a new section of KRS 281 to define "rear impact guard" and "rear end protection" on motor carriers; require all motor carrier safety inspections to include an inspection of rear impact guard and rear end protection; require Transportation Cabinet to include violation of defective guard or protection in the out-of-service criteria used for safety inspections; permit a motor carrier cited solely for missing or defective rear guard when transporting livestock or perishable goods to continue to destination rather than being placed out-of-service; amend KRS 281.990 to establish a fine of $250 for violation; provide that for the first 90 days after the effective date, a motor carrier will be issued a courtesy warning as to the fine and out-of-service penalties that will occur for continuing to operate a motor carrier with a missing or defective rear impact guard or rear end protection. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Transportation (S) SB 141 (BR 1768) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to long-term care facility inspections. Amend KRS 216.530, relating to long-term care facilities, to prohibit persons from giving advance notice of inspections; provide that if state employee gives notice of an inspection he or she is subject to dismissal. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 16-3rd reading, passed 36-1; received in House Feb 22-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 8-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 145) SB 142/LM (BR 1633) - D. Seum AN ACT relating to training for emergency personnel. Amend KRS 95A.260 to include emergency medical technicians and paramedics serving in a city of the first class or in a charter county government in the Firefighters Foundation Program fund; amend KRS 311A.020 to require emergency medical technicians to meet the certification and recertification requirements of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 143 (BR 1799) - R. Roeding AN ACT relating to the board of accountancy. Amend KRS 325.230 to allow the board of accountancy, by administrative regulation, to increase the per diem amount paid to each member of the board from $100 up to $200. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 97-2 Mar 22-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 23-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 95) SB 144 (BR 1651) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to automobile insurance. Amend KRS 304.20-043, which prohibits an auto insurer from canceling, refusing to renew, or increasing the premium on a state employee's personal automobile insurance because of an accident which occurred while acting within the scope of employment while operating a state-owned motor vehicle, to broaden application of the statute to persons employed by law enforcement agencies, fire departments, or fire districts, and to persons licensed or certified by the board of emergency medical services. SB 144 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions; provide that private automobile insurance premium protection covers an employee who is operating a motor vehicle leased or assigned by his or her employer, rather than a publicly owned motor vehicle; provide that operating an emergency or public safety vehicle in compliance with KRS 189.940, which exempts emergency vehicles from the state's traffic regulations when responding to an emergency, shall not be deemed to be exhibiting a disregard for the state's traffic laws; provide that an accident described in this Act shall not be recorded on the driving history of the employee; add and amend KRS 186.018 to provide that an accident described in this Act shall not be recorded on the driving history records of the employee. SCA (1/Title, J. Denton) - Make title amendment. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Banking and Insurance (S) Feb 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 27-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Introduced Feb. 1, 2006 SB 145 (BR 1735) - E. Tori Mar 15-WITHDRAWN SB 146 (BR 1742) - D. Kelly AN ACT relating to supported living. Amend KRS 210.770 to name the supported living program the Hart-Supported Living Program and clarify definitions; amend KRS 210.775 to change the selection procedures and the composition of the State Supported Living Council; amend KRS 210.780 to change the duties of the State Supported Living Council; amend KRS 210.790 to make a change in the eligibility requirements for services; amend KRS 210.795 to change program standards; repeal KRS 210.785. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Feb 22-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 17-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 81) SB 147 (BR 1712) - T. Jensen AN ACT relating to forestry. Amend KRS 149.350 to establish Forestry Best Management Practices Board administrative procedures, funding, and reporting requirements. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Mar 6-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 17-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 20-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 56) SB 148/LM (BR 1698) - R. Sanders Jr AN ACT relating to motor vehicle license fees. Amend KRS 186.050 to require the county clerk to request from each applicant for registration of a motor vehicle a donation of $2 to promote hunger relief; require the fee to be paid to the county clerk and transmitted to the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to be used in accordance with KRS 150.015; permit the county clerk to retain 5% of the fees associated with the collection of this contribution; establish that the donation is voluntary and may be refused by the applicant. SB 148 - AMENDMENTS SCS/LM - Retain original provisions; delete the requirement that the clerk request each applicant for a donation; provide a requirement that each applicant have the opportunity to make a donation. SFA (1, V. McGaha) - Amend KRS 150.015 to require Fish and Wildlife to establish a program to promote hunger relief; amend KRS 150.150 to direct that the program use funds from voluntary motor vehicle registration contributions and a minimum $25,000 annually from the fish and game fund; require separate accounting of funds and reporting of expenditures to the Governor and the LRC. SFA (2, R. Sanders Jr) - Clarify KRS 186.050 to specify that the $2 contribution shall only be added to the cost of registration if the applicant elects to donate. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to Transportation (S) Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 15-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 16-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 17-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Feb 21-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2) Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Transportation (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 17-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 57) SB 149 (BR 364) - G. Neal AN ACT relating to cultural competency education of health care providers. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 to declare findings of the General Assembly related to disparities in health care among minority groups; create a new section of KRS Chapter 214 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to assess the impact of the education requirements included in this Act on treatment decisions and the prevalence of specified diseases and to report the finding to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare beginning in September 2009 and every two years thereafter; create a new section of KRS 311.530 to 311.620 to require colleges of podiatry to include cultural competence in the curriculum; amend KRS 311.450 to require podiatrists to complete a cultural competency continuing education course at least every two years; create a new section of KRS 311.390 to 311.510 to require colleges or schools of medicine to include cultural competence in the curriculum; amend KRS 311.601 to require physicians to complete a cultural competency continuing education course at least every two years; amend KRS 311.844 to require physician assistants to complete a cultural competency continuing education course at least every two years; amend KRS 311.846 to require physician assistant programs to include instruction in cultural competency in the curriculum; amend KRS 312.085 to require chiropractic colleges or schools to include instruction in cultural competency in the curriculum; amend KRS 312.175 to require chiropractors to complete a cultural competency continuing education course at least every two years; amend KRS 313.040 to require each dental college or school to include instruction in cultural competency in the curriculum; amend KRS 313.080 to require dentists to complete a cultural competency continuing education course at least every two years; amend KRS 313.290 to require dental hygiene schools to include instruction in cultural competency in the curriculum; amend KRS 313.305 to require dental hygienists to complete a cultural competency continuing education course at least every two years; create a new section of KRS 314.011 to 314.161 to require schools of nursing to include instruction in cultural competency in the curriculum; amend KRS 314.073 to require nurses, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses to complete a cultural competency continuing education course at least every two years; create a new section of KRS Chapter 315 to require schools or colleges of pharmacy to include instruction in cultural competency in the curriculum; and amend KRS 315.065 to require pharmacists to complete a cultural competency continuing education course at least every two years. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to Health and Welfare (S) SB 150 (BR 1767) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to death benefits. Amend KRS 61.315, relating to death benefits of police officers and firefighters, to designate the recipient of the in-line-of-duty death benefit if there is no surviving spouse, child, parent, or sibling; make the change to apply retroactively to September 11, 2001. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 151 (BR 1756) - D. Boswell, J. Pendleton, W. Blevins Jr, T. Buford, D. Harper Angel, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, E. Scorsone, T. Shaughnessy, J. Turner AN ACT relating to off-duty employees of the Department of Parks. Amend KRS 148.021 and 148.026 to prohibit the commissioner of the Department of Parks from directing or enforcing any policy restricting the use of the state park lodging, campground, or facilities by any off-duty employee. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to State and Local Government (S) Introduced Feb. 2, 2006 SB 152 (BR 1814) - J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to plumbing and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 198B.010 to exclude a building used by 35 persons or less on a daily average census for religious and educational purposes from the definition of "educational occupancy"; EMERGENCY. SB 152 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, K. Winters) - Remove unnecessary language. Feb 2-introduced in Senate Feb 6-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 37-1 with committee amendment (1) Mar 23-received in House Mar 24-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Introduced Feb. 3, 2006 SB 153/FN (BR 982) - D. Harper Angel, J. Rhoads, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, R. Jones II, D. Mongiardo, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, D. Ridley, J. Turner AN ACT relating to property valuation administrators' offices and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 132.590 to establish the PVA compensation fund as a separate fund in the State Treasury; provide that an amount equal to 2.11 cents of the state real property tax rate as applied against the most recent certified state real property tax roll be deposited in the fund each year to compensate the PVA and all approved deputies and assistants, and to provide supplemental funding to counties for office and equipment needs; provide that up to 2% of the total amount deposited in the fund may be carried forward; provide that any projected shortfall in the fund shall be made up; establish the PVA Advisory Committee to monitor allocations and distributions from the fund; delete provisions that require PVAs to contribute funds derived locally for personnel costs; amend KRS 132.200 to conform. Feb 3-introduced in Senate Feb 7-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 154 (BR 1460) - R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to Commerce. Adopt, with some variation, recent amendments to the language of the Uniform Commercial Code published by the Editorial Board of the American Law Institute and the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; include language to update provisions of Article 1 which contains the general provisions applying to the entire code, to harmonize the language with ongoing UCC projects and recent revisions to other articles; include language to update provisions of Articles 2 and 2A which provide a legal framework for leases and sales of personal property, with new provisions to update and modernize the articles, reflecting recent development of business practices and accommodating electronic commerce; include language to update provisions of Articles 3 and 4 of the UCC dealing with payment by checks and other paper instruments to provide essential rules for the new technologies and practices in payment systems; include language to update Article 9 relating to secured transactions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 190 to create a non-UCC statute of limitations specific to retail installment contracts; amend various statutes to conform; repeal KRS 355.1-109, 355.1-110, 355.2-208, 355.2A-207, 378.040, and 382.675. SB 154 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, R. Stivers II) - Amend to change definition to 'good faith' to that recommended by the National Conference of Commissioners on uniform state laws. SCA (2, E. Scorsone) - Amend to delete Section 62 of the bill, relating to a statute of limitations for retail installment contracts. SFA (1, R. Jones II) - Changes the statute of limitations for a retail installment sales contract from 6 years to 4 years as set out in Section 62 of the bill. HCA (1, G. Lindsay) - Replace Section 62 with a new provision specifying a four-year statute of limitations on retail installment sales contracts. Feb 3-introduced in Senate Feb 7-to Judiciary (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendments (1) and (2) ; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading; committee amendment (2) withdrawn ; floor amendment (1) withdrawn ; passed 38-0 with committee amendment (1) Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Judiciary (H) Mar 15-posted in committee Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 93-0 with committee amendment (1) ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House committee amendment (1) as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House committee amendment (1) ; passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 242) SB 155/LM (BR 1819) - R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to telecommunications. Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 15 dealing with training and certification of telecommunicators for law enforcement; add requirements for psychological suitability, polygraph and drug screening; make the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council rather than the Justice Cabinet responsible for certification of programs and trainees; telecommunicators not in compliance made subject to termination and being barred from re-employment in similar job for a year. SB 155 - AMENDMENTS SCS/LM - Amend to require that an agency hiring a telecommunicator shall certify to the Department of Criminal Justice Training before admission to the telecommunicator training program that the telecommunicator has reached the age of majority. Feb 3-introduced in Senate Feb 7-to Judiciary (S) Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House Mar 6-to Judiciary (H) Mar 7-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 16-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 17-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 82) SB 156 (BR 1493) - C. Gibson AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 100 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the office of County Surveyor. Propose to amend Section 100 of the Constitution of Kentucky to establish requirements for the office of Surveyor and to establish eligibility for the office; to establish that this Act be effective for the 2010 regular election; submit to voters for approval or disapproval. Feb 3-introduced in Senate Feb 7-to State and Local Government (S) SB 157 (BR 896) - J. Westwood AN ACT relating to special license plates. Amend KRS 186.164, regarding the procedures for establishing a new special license plate, to allow the sponsoring entity to set a recommended contribution, not to exceed $15, that the individual receiving the plate may opt out of paying. SB 157 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, H. Collins) - Cap the recommended donation at $10. Feb 3-introduced in Senate Feb 7-to Transportation (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Transportation (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with committee amendment (1) Mar 24-received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House committee amendment (1) as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House committee amendment (1) ; passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 200) SB 158 (BR 1435) - K. Stine, D. Thayer, R. Roeding, J. Westwood AN ACT relating to tourism development. Amend KRS 139.536 to allow tourism development projects by companies approved by the Tourism Development Authority to have an agreement term of 20 years. Feb 3-introduced in Senate Feb 7-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Introduced Feb. 6, 2006 SB 159 (BR 1872) - G. Neal AN ACT relating to evidence. Amend KRS 422.285 relating to evidence in criminal cases to provide for post conviction DNA testing upon a claim of wrongful conviction; provide for court procedure to request test; provide for state payment for tests in certain circumstances. Feb 6-introduced in Senate Feb 8-to Judiciary (S) Introduced Feb. 7, 2006 SB 160/CI (BR 1822) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to driving under the influence. Amend KRS 189A.010 to establish a per se violation of the DUI statute if the driver has at least a certain amount of a substance such as amphetamine, cocaine, or heroin in the urine or blood. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Judiciary (S) SB 161 (BR 1835) - R. Jones II AN ACT relating to health insurance for active military reservists and National Guard members. Create a new section of KRS 18A to allow military reservists and National Guard members to purchase family coverage for dependents and spouses through the public employee health insurance program; provide for contributions and continuation of coverage. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) SB 162 (BR 1830) - R. Jones II AN ACT relating to private roads to cemeteries. Amend KRS 179.375 to permit a county to perform maintenance on a private road used by the general public as an access road to a public cemetery or burial ground; permit costs associated with maintenance to be paid from the county road fund. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Transportation (S) SB 163 (BR 1829) - R. Jones II AN ACT relating to all-terrain vehicles. Amend KRS 189.515, regarding the operation of ATVs, to require all ATV operators and passengers under the age of 16 on public property to wear approved protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Transportation (S) SB 164 (BR 1828) - R. Jones II AN ACT relating to traffic safety. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define "truck"; prohibit a person under 18 from riding in the open cargo area of any truck operated on a public highway; provide exemptions for parades and trucks with camper tops that enclose the cargo area; specify that the driver of the truck shall receive the citation for violations of the section; amend KRS 189.990 to set the fine for violation at $20-$100. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Transportation (S) Introduced Feb. 8, 2006 SB 165 (BR 426) - K. Stine AN ACT relating to school facilities. Amend KRS 157.420 to require the Kentucky Department of Education to designate each school facility as a Category 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 facility and require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations that define the categories; create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to include additional weights within the existing school facility construction needs formula for those districts that contain a Category 4 or Category 5 facility, those districts that contain a facility requiring Americans with Disabilities Act improvements, and those districts that are proposing the construction of a new building due to overcrowding and rapid student growth; provide that the assignment of weights for calculating unmet needs applies to fiscal year 2007-2008 and each year thereafter for districts that levied the identified tax rate on or before January 1, 2006. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Education (S) SB 166 (BR 1871) - C. Borders, W. Blevins Jr, D. Harper Angel, J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to residential hospice facilities. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 315 to define automated pharmacy system and residential hospice facility; permit a pharmacy to provide services to a residential hospice facility by an automated system under supervision of a pharmacist; require inventory of the automated system to be considered inventory of the pharmacy; require administrative regulations by the Board of Pharmacy on operation of automated pharmacy system; amend KRS 315.300 to specify that a pharmacy may provide pharmacy services through an automated pharmacy system; create a new section of KRS 216B to require compliance with licensing requirements; create a new section of KRS 218A to specify that residential hospice facility may obtain pharmacy services through an automated pharmacy system and require compliance with reporting requirements. SB 166 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions and specify that the regulations promulgated by the Board of Pharmacy are required to include labeling or reporting requirements. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 16-received in Senate Mar 20-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 22-Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute ; passed 38-0 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 153) SB 167 (BR 1866) - E. Harris AN ACT relating to public roads. Amend KRS 178.025 to establish that, in the absence of any record, the width of a public road right-of-way shall include the area lying within landmarks and fences indicating the boundary lines and in the absence of both record or landmark extend to the shoulders and ditch lines; amend KRS 178.290 to permit county, city, urban-county, consolidated local, and charter governments to build and maintain sidewalks along public roads. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Transportation (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 2-received in House Mar 6-to Transportation (H) SB 168 (BR 1915) - R. Roeding AN ACT relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on election days. Amend KRS 119.215 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages after 12 noon; amend KRS 242.100 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages after 12 noon; amend KRS 244.290 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages after 12 noon; amend KRS 244.480 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages after 12 noon. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to State and Local Government (S) SB 169 (BR 1924) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to damages. Amend KRS 411.182, relating to apportionment of damages, to create presumptions and specify apportionment of damages in medical negligence cases. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Judiciary (S) SB 170 (BR 1892) - D. Harper Angel, J. Rhoads, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, J. Pendleton, J. Turner AN ACT relating to emergency management services license plates. Amend KRS 186.162 to change the disaster and emergency management license plate to the emergency management license plate; amend KRS 186.164 and 186.166 to conform. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Transportation (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 2-received in House Mar 6-to Transportation (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 99-0 Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 15-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 40) SB 171/LM (BR 1538) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to public safety. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require the Commonwealth Office of Technology, to the extent money is available, to establish a statewide planning and mapping system for public buildings; specify what the planning and mapping system is to include; require state agencies and political subdivisions to participate in the mapping system, and to provide specified information for inclusion in the system; require the Commonwealth Office of Technology to seek federal funds for the mapping system, to distribute grants to state agencies and political subdivisions, and empower the agency to accept gifts, grants, and contributions; create annual reporting requirements to give an overview of the system. SB 171 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Retain existing provisions and amend KRS 189.125 to add a requirement that a child of specified age, weight, and height be secured in a child booster seat that meets federal requirements; permit a police officer to issue a citation for not wearing a seatbelt and prohibit this violation from becoming part of a person's driving history record; prohibit any local ordinance from superseding the requirements; amend KRS 189.515 to require that a person age 16 and older wear protective headgear when operating an ATV on public property; require a person under age 16 operating or riding in an ATV to wear protective headgear at all times; amend KRS 189.990 to specify that a violation of the seatbelt requirements may be pre-paid and not subject to court costs; amend KRS 431.452 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to prohibit law enforcement roadblocks for the sole purpose of checking for violations of KRS 189.125; require the Transportation Cabinet to erect signs at border crossings and on interstate highways notifying about seat belt use requirements; require that law enforcement officers issue courtesy warnings rather than citations between the effective date of the Act and January 1, 2007. HFA (1/P, M. Cherry) - Attach the provisions of SB 152/GA. HFA (2/Title, M. Cherry) - Make title amendment. HFA (3/P, C. Meade) - Attach the provisions of HB 30. HFA (4/P, G. Lynn) - Attaches the provisions of HB 343/GA. HFA (5/P, J. Fischer) - Attach the provisions of HB 489 with the exception of the whereas clauses. HFA (6/P, R. Weston) - Attach provisions of HB 666. HFA (7/P, J. Fischer) - Attach the provisions of HB 489. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House Mar 9-to State Government (H) Mar 13-posting waived Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 23-floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 24-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Health and Welfare (H); posting waived; reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; floor amendments (6) and (7) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendments (3) (4) and (5) filed Apr 11-3rd reading, passed 94-2 with floor amendments (1) and (2-title) Apr 12-received in Senate; posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendments (1) and (2-title) ; Senate concurred in House floor amendments (1) and (2-title) ; passed 32-1; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 223) SB 172 (BR 868) - G. Neal, J. Pendleton, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, D. Harper Angel, D. Mongiardo, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, E. Scorsone, J. Turner AN ACT relating to a civil claim against the Commonwealth for wrongful imprisonment. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 44 to permit convicted felons who were wrongfully incarcerated to bring a claim in the Board of Claims for wrongful incarceration; place limits on damage awards. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Judiciary (S) Introduced Feb. 9, 2006 SB 173 (BR 1906) - B. Guthrie AN ACT relating to surgical assistants. Amend KRS 216B.015, expand definition of "intraoperative surgical care" to include assisting by a surgical assistant; amend KRS 311.866, make certification of surgical assistants voluntary; amend KRS 311.870 to KRS 311.890, limit administrative authority of the board to certified surgical assistants. SB 173 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Amend KRS 311.864, allow certified surgical assistants to work for dentists or dental surgeons, define "certified surgical assistant," and "intraoperative surgical care"; amend KRS 311.866 to exempt individuals employed by or directly under the supervision of a physician, dentist, or dental surgeon; amend KRS 311.868 to adjust membership of the Advisory Committee for Surgical Assistants; amend KRS 311.870 to provide criteria for continuing education; amend KRS 311.882 and KRS 311.878, allow examination for certification from multiple organizations before July 1, 2007, afterwards, certification must be from an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; create a new section of KRS 311.864 to 311.890, permit a six-month temporary certificate subject to approval of the board. HCS - Retain original provisions; delete provisions for dentists and dental surgeons to supervise certified surgical assistants; amend the definition of "certified surgical assistant" to require certification by the National Surgical Assistant Association, the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist, or any other national certifying organization that is a member of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; exclude an employee of a physician, dentist, or dental surgeon who is assisting that physician, dentist, or dental surgeon with medical or dental procedures from the certification requirements; permit the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure to promulgate administrative regulations to adopt the continuing education requirements established by the National Surgical Assistant Association, the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist, or any other national certifying organization that is a member of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; require surgical assistants to be certified by the National Surgical Assistant Association, the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist, or any other national certifying body that is a member of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; amend KRS 216B.015 to change the definitions for "certified surgical assistant" and "intraoperative surgical care" to be consistent with the definitions used in KRS Chapter 311; repeal KRS 311.882 which establishes the requirements for certification of surgical assistants prior to July 1, 2005. HFA (1, T. Burch) - Amend Section 5 to change deadline from before July 1, 2007 to before July 1, 2006; amend Section 6 to change effective date from after June 30, 2007 to after June 30, 2006. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 13-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House Mar 6-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 10-posted in committee Mar 14-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 24-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 SB 174 (BR 1951) - C. Borders AN ACT relating to involuntary hospitalization. Amend KRS 202B.021 to make technical change; amend KRS 202B.100 to require one of the examining professionals to be a qualified mental retardation professional and one to be a licensed practitioner with education and training in mental retardation and require one of the two be from a community setting and one an employee of a state-operated ICF/MR; amend KRS 202B.130 to require one of the examining professionals to be a qualified mental retardation professional and one to be a licensed practitioner with education and training in mental retardation and require one of the two be from a community setting and one an employee of a state-operated ICF/MR; amend KRS 202B.170 to permit a court to order the respondent to remain in current residence, an emergency placement designated by regional professionals, or an ICF/MR approved by the secretary and delete the option of placing the respondent in a hospital; amend KRS 202B.200 to add that a physical examination and a psychological examination to the documents required for admission to an ICF/MR; amend KRS 202A.028 to permit examination for involuntary hospitalization for mentally ill persons to be conducted by a psychiatrist if the individual has been hospitalized for at least 24 hours. SB 174 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions except require the petitioner to provide documentation that the person has moderate to severe mental retardation and permit the court to order an assessment if necessary; delete requirement for documentation of mental retardation to be provided to the ICF/MR. SFA (1, C. Borders) - Retain original provisions except add requirement that the IQ document accompany the respondent to the placement, and delete Section 6 in its entirety. HCS - Retain original provisions; create new sections of KRS Chapter 205 to define "aging caregiver"; create a centralized resource and referral center within the Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services if federal, state, or other funds are available; design the center as a one-stop, seamless system to provide aging caregivers with information and assistance with choices and planning for long-term supports for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities; establish the services to be provided by the center; require the center to operate a toll-free number during regular business hours and to post information regarding services on a Web site; require the center to use information technology to track services provided and to follow up with individuals served as needed; require the center to make resource information available to the support broker and any representative of an individual who is participating in a Medicaid consumer directed option; permit the department to contract with a private entity to carry out the responsibilities of the center; permit the center to provide services to individuals of any age who are caregivers of individuals with mental retardation or developmental disability; require the department to submit a report to the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare regarding services provided prior to January 1, 2008. HFA (1/Title, T. Burch) - Make title amendment. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 13-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) Mar 10-reassigned to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 14-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1-title) filed Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1-title) Mar 22-received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1-title) as a Consent Bill; Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1-title) ; passed 37-0; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 195) SB 175 (BR 1921) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to anesthesiologist assistants. Amend KRS 311.844 to include current certification with the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants before certification shall be renewed; amend KRS 311.846 to require the examination of the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants for certification as an anesthesiologist assistant to be approved by the board; require educational and training programs approved by the board to include anesthesiologist assistant programs; amend KRS 311.862 to require anesthesiology assistants to graduate from an approved program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; delete requirement that anesthesiologist assistants graduate from an approved four year physician assistant program and from another two year program that consists of training in anesthesiology; and require anesthesiology assistants to successfully complete the Certifying Examination for Anesthesiologist Assistants administered by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants; clarify that a physician assistant practicing as an anesthesiologist assistant shall limit his or her practice to anesthesiology. SB 175 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Delete original provisions; require the Legislative Research Commission to study the certification and scope of practice requirements of anesthesiologist assistants in Kentucky to those requirements in all states that statutorily license or certify anesthesiologist assistants; require the results of the study to be transmitted to the appropriate committees by December 15, 2006. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 13-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Mar 14-posting waived Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 99-0; received in Senate Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 154) SB 176 (BR 1708) - V. McGaha AN ACT relating to state property. Amend KRS 56.010 and 413.150 to prohibit acquiring title to state property by adverse possession; amend KRS 148.066 and 148.991 to prohibit the interference with property managed by the Department of Parks and provide for penalties. SB 176 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Amend KRS 56.010 and 413.150 to prohibit acquiring title to state property by adverse possession, prescription, or any other related legal theory; amend KRS 148.066 and 148.991 to prohibit the interference with property managed by the Department of Parks and provide for penalties. SCA (1, D. Thayer) - Make technical corrections. SCA (2, D. Thayer) - Make technical corrections. SFA (1, T. Jensen) - Delete amendment of KRS 148.066 relating to offenses on park property and KRS 148.991 relating to penalties for offenses on park property; renumber section to conform. HFA (1, B. Yonts) - Specify in Section 1 of the bill that the provisions shall not apply to any claim for recovery of an interest in real property against the state if the action to enforce the claim is filed on or before 12 months after the effective date. HFA (2, W. Hall) - Create the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail system, working with the statewide Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority, to establish a pilot project area limited to all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and off-road vehicles (ORV) in Eastern Kentucky. Require participating counties to donate funds for the trail system development and operation, establishing the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail Project Fund, enabling other methods of raising funds for the pilot project Hatfield-McCoy Trail System. Establish the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, as an on-going entity to develop and demonstrate the trail system as a pilot project, including representation from counties participating in the pilot project. Enable the Commission to proceed with trail development, set safety guidelines, requiring semi-annual reports to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission including recommendations for lessons learned through operating the pilot project, not only for the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail system development, but also for the ongoing statewide work of the Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority. Enable the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission to contract with private landowners to implement the trail system and to enter into interstate agreements with the West Virginia Hatfield-McCoy Trail authority. HFA (3/Title, W. Hall) - Make title amendment. HFA (4, W. Hall) - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 382; create a public-private recreational land use agreement; authorize the public to utilize the owner's land for recreational purposes; specify that the government party shall be responsible for maintenance; specify that the owner shall not be liable for damages or injuries; allow for the termination of the agreement. HFA (5, T. Pullin) - Amend to establish an intrastate natural gas pipeline trust fund to receive a portion of the natural gas severance tax attributable to natural gas severed or processed from new wells completed on or after January 1, 2007; define terms; create a new section of KRS Chapter 143A to deposit a portion of new severance tax receipts to the trust fund; provide that deposit shall occur following the transfers to the local government economic assistance trust fund; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2007 HFA (6/Title, T. Pullin) - Make title amendment. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 13-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendments (1) and (2) Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading; committee amendment (2) withdrawn ; passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1), floor amendment (1) Mar 2-received in House Mar 6-to State Government (H) Mar 9-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-floor amendments (1) (2) and (3-title) filed Mar 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006; floor amendment (4) filed Mar 22-floor amendments (5) and (6-title) filed Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with floor amendment (4) Mar 24-received in Senate SB 177 (BR 1922) - R. Jones II AN ACT relating to the appointment of local emergency management directors. Amend KRS 39B.020 to allow the chief executive officer of a local government, or the chief executive officers in a joint local emergency management agency, to waive by executive order the requirement that a local emergency management director be a resident of the county. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 13-to State and Local Government (S) Introduced Feb. 10, 2006 SB 178/LM (BR 1953) - D. Seum, R. Roeding, V. McGaha, G. Tapp, J. Westwood AN ACT to promote the uniform application of civil rights law in the Commonwealth. Amend KRS 344.020, 344.190, and 344.320, and repeal and reenact KRS 344.300, relating to the Commonwealth's civil rights laws, to provide that the Commonwealth has occupied the field of civil rights law and that local laws on the subject are prohibited. Feb 10-introduced in Senate Feb 14-to Judiciary (S) Introduced Feb. 13, 2006 SB 179 (BR 2038) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to notary publics. Create various new sections of KRS Chapter 423 to provide for comprehensive statutory coverage of notary publics, including provisions relating to the purpose of the regulation, definitions, commissioning, applications, electronic notarizations, bonding, education, privacy, notarial authority, notarial prohibitions, fees, journals and record keeping, notarizations forms, signing by mark, official seals, seal vendors, verification of notarial authority, resignations, deaths, misconduct, liability, notarial crimes, grandfathering, and to name the Act the Kentucky Model Notary Act; Provide for a delayed effective date of March 1, 2007; amend KRS 423.010, 423.110, and 423.200 to conform; repeal KRS 64.300, 423.020, 423.050, 423.080, 423.130, 423.140, 423.150, 423.160, 423.170, 423.180, 423.190, and 423.990. SB 179 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Delete original provisions; amend KRS 423.010 to require a notary to prove to the court his or her obligation with good security by a notarized statement from, and not the personal appearance of, the person providing the security. HFA (1, J. Gray) - Retain original provisions of this Act; amend KRS 64.185 to permit a county coroner to appoint additional deputy coroners with approval of the fiscal court. HFA (2/Title, J. Gray) - Make title amendment. Feb 13-introduced in Senate Feb 15-to Judiciary (S) Feb 16-reassigned to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 10-received in House Mar 13-to Judiciary (H) Mar 15-posted in committee Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 24-floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Apr 11-3rd reading, passed 98-0; received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 186) SB 180 (BR 1491) - K. Stine, J. Denton, R. Roeding AN ACT relating to access to primary health care for the uninsured. Create a new section of KRS 211 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish the Kentucky Physicians Care Program if funds are available; permit the program to operate and maintain a toll-free hotline referral service, maintain records, provide client referrals, permit the program to create temporary volunteer advisory committees, apply for and accept funds, and contract with an independent third party to provide services; establish eligibility criteria; prohibit charging fees; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this Act. SB 180 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions of the bill; clarify that one criterion for eligibility is that an individual is not qualified for government medical assistance programs. HFA (1, S. Nunn) - Retain original provisions of the bill; clarify that applicants for the program may reapply each year. Feb 13-introduced in Senate Feb 15-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House Mar 6-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 17-received in Senate Mar 20-posted for passage for concurrence in House floor amendment (1) for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 22-Senate concurred in House floor amendment (1) ; passed 38-0 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 155) Introduced Feb. 14, 2006 SB 181/CI (BR 2023) - D. Thayer AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 439.3401 to include robbery in the second degree within the violent offender statute if the victim is a bank or credit union. SB 181 - AMENDMENTS SCS/CI - Amend to include a retail establishment as a listed victim. Feb 14-introduced in Senate Feb 16-to Judiciary (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 14-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Judiciary (H) SB 182 (BR 1969) - E. Tori AN ACT relating to military license plates. Amend KRS 186.041, regarding military license plates to eliminate the requirement that discharged and retired applicants for military license plates show proof of eligibility upon renewal. Feb 14-introduced in Senate Feb 16-to Transportation (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Mar 6-to Transportation (H) Mar 14-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 146) SB 183/LM (BR 993) - J. Pendleton, D. Harper Angel AN ACT relating to criminal record expungement. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 533 to allow persons convicted of one Class D felony or a series of Class D felonies arising out of a single event to petition to have their record expunged; provide steps for Commonwealth's attorneys' involvement in the process, notification of victim, and payment of fee; amend KRS 431.078 to provide that a person convicted of a misdemeanor may petition for expungement of the record five years after adjudication, and to increase fee; amend KRS 431.076 to impose a fee of $50 on any person filing a motion after a dismissal resulting from successful completion of a diversion or mediation program; amend KRS 527.040 to exempt individuals who have had their records expunged from the statute on a felon in possession of a firearm. Feb 14-introduced in Senate Feb 16-to Judiciary (S) SB 184 (BR 994) - J. Pendleton AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the restoration of the right of suffrage for felons Propose an amendment to Section 145 of the Kentucky Constitution to provide for automatic restoration of civil rights upon completion of a sentence, parole, and restitution; provide for submission to voters. Feb 14-introduced in Senate Feb 16-to State and Local Government (S) SB 185/FN/CI (BR 1948) - J. Denton Mar 22-WITHDRAWN SB 186 (BR 2129) - D. Seum AN ACT relating to firefighters. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 336 to permit public employers--except urban county governments, cities of the first class, or consolidated local governments--and paid firefighters in their employ, to engage in meet-and-confer discussions on matters of wages, hours of work, and other terms and conditions of employment. Feb 14-introduced in Senate Feb 16-to State and Local Government (S) SB 187 (BR 1716) - J. Denton, J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to the health and welfare of children under the age of sixteen years. Amend KRS 189.515, regarding the operation of all-terrain vehicles, to require children under 16 to wear a helmet when operating or riding as a passenger on an ATV; require adult supervision of ATV operators under the age of 16 except when the rider is involved in agricultural activities; and prohibit ATV operators under the age of 16 from carrying passengers. Feb 14-introduced in Senate Feb 16-to Transportation (S) Introduced Feb. 15, 2006 SB 188 (BR 1970) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to early childhood health. Amend KRS 214.155 to include all tests for heritable disorders to be performed consistent with the American College of Medical Genetics; amend KRS 211.900 to add definitions of at-risk persons, lead based hazard, elevated blood lead level, confirmed elevated blood lead level; amend KRS 211.901 to delete lead testing requirements; amend KRS 211.902 to require reporting of blood lead tests; amend KRS 211.903 to permit testing of at-risk youth receiving Medicaid benefits; amend KRS 211.905 to add confirmed elevated blood level definition and require hazard removal within 60 days; amend KRS 200.658 to add members to the Kentucky Early Intervention System Interagency Coordinating Council. SB 188 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of the bill except amend the definition of at risk persons to include all children ages 72 months and younger and confirmed elevated blood lead level to be 15 micrograms per deciliter of whole blood; add contents of HB 372 that amends KRS 189.125 to require all drivers transporting children under the age of 8 and between 40 inches and 4 feet, 9 inches in height, and weighing less than 80 pounds, to have the children secured in a child booster seat that meets federal safety standards; make violations for failure to have a child in a child booster seat a primary offense. HFA (1, R. Meeks) - Retain original provisions of SB 188/HCS; remove the provisions of HB 372 relating to child booster seat requirements. HFA (2, R. Meeks) - Retain original provisions of SB 188/HCS except to remove the provisions of HB 372 relating to child booster seat requirements; make technical corrections related to lead testing. HFA (3, R. Meeks) - Retain the provisions of SB 188/HCS; make technical corrections relating to lead testing. Feb 15-introduced in Senate Feb 17-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Mar 6-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 10-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 23-floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute SB 189 (BR 1598) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to bed and breakfast inns. Amend KRS 219.011 to define "bed and breakfast inn" and "farmstay"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 219 to permit other business functions at bed and breakfast inns to include gift shops, tea rooms, and special event hosting; require bed and breakfast inns and farmstays to comply with all applicable licenses and permits. Feb 15-introduced in Senate Feb 17-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) SB 190 (BR 2139) - R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 510.020, relating to consent, to eliminate gender specific language. Feb 15-introduced in Senate Feb 22-to Judiciary (S) SB 191 (BR 2140) - R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 507.030 to eliminate gender-specific language and make other technical corrections. SB 191 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Delete original provisions and replace with HB 753. SCA (1/Title, R. Stivers II) - Make title amendment. SFA (1, R. Stivers II) - Makes technical corrections by specifically citing KRS Chapter 342, KRS 342.267 and 342.990. HCA (1, J. Gray) - Create new sections of KRS 230 to create the Kentucky Jockey Injury Corporation and the Kentucky Jockey Injury Fund to provide workers' compensation insurance coverage for thoroughbred jockeys; provide that thoroughbred jockeys shall be considered employees of the corporation only for purposes of workers' compensation; provide that funding shall be provided by 1/10 of one percent of on-track, off-track, and interstate handle on Kentucky thoroughbred racing; amend KRS 342.640 to include exercise riders as covered employees(of trainers) under the workers' compensation law; amend KRS 230.310 to require exercise riders to be licensed in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the racing authority by July 1, 2006; require authority to purchase catastrophic medical insurance for thoroughbred jockeys if funds are not available to purchase workers' compensation coverage; require collections of funds to begin within 90 days after the effective date of the Act; and provide that provisions shall expire on December 31, 2009; EMERGENCY HCA (2/Title, J. Gray) - Make title amendment. Feb 15-introduced in Senate Feb 17-to Judiciary (S) Mar 14-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) as a Consent Bill Mar 20-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006; taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1) Mar 22-received in House; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading; returned to Labor and Industry (H); posting waived; reported favorably, to Rules with committee amendments (1) and (2-title) Mar 24-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 83-12 with committee amendment (1) ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House committee amendment (1) ; Senate refused to concur in House committee amendment (1) Apr 11-received in House; posted for passage for receding from House committee amendment (1) Apr 12-House receded from committee amendment (1) ; passed 91-0; received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 245) SB 192 (BR 2142) - R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to civil actions. Amend KRS 413.140 and KRS 454.050 to delete obsolete references to the abolished tort of breach of promise to marry. Feb 15-introduced in Senate Feb 17-to Judiciary (S) SB 193 (BR 2141) - R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to civil actions. Amend KRS 412.150 to specify that the duty to join the creditor is mandatory in an action by a surety against a principal or cosurety after maturity of a debt. Feb 15-introduced in Senate Feb 17-to Judiciary (S) SB 194 (BR 1201) - K. Stine AN ACT relating to economic development. Amend the definition of "economic development project" in KRS 154.22-010 and 154.28-010 to allow ownership of improvements or facilities on land possessed by a company pursuant to a ground lease having a term equivalent to the length of the financing agreement in certain economic development incentive programs. SB 194 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Retain the provisions of the original; amend KRS 154.24-090 to allow an eligible company that locates a project adjoining a regional postsecondary education center to alternatively satisfy wage and benefits requirements; require that the company compensate a minimum of 90 percent of full-time employees whose jobs were created as a result of the project with base hourly wages plus employee benefits equal to or greater than 200 percent of the federal minimum wage; require the company to seek to provide employment opportunities to full- or part-time students; require the director of the education center to assert that the company is likely to provide employment opportunities and that the project is expected to provide technological and infrastructural enhancements; amend KRS 65.680 to include housing authorities and community redevelopment authorities as agencies for purposes of section; define "low-income household," " redevelopment assistance tool," and "service payment agreement"; amend KRS 65.682 to require a city or county expanding a development area to afford maximum opportunity for work in the area to be done by private enterprise; amend KRS 65.6851 to conform; create new sections of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to permit a city or county which participates in a planning unit and meets specified conditions to establish a development area for community redevelopment as prescribed; require local government to adopt a redevelopment plan prior to establishment of the development area and prescribe the contents of such plan; require a public hearing and public notice of the hearing on the plan; require notice to other local governments in the county of a proposed redevelopment plan as specified; require local governments to notify the entity proposing the plan if the local government will be participating in the plan; permit the city or county proposing the plan to enact the ordinance establishing a development plan after receiving notice of the intentions of the local governments which have been notified, or after 30 days if no response is received; prescribe the contents of the ordinance which creates the development area; permit the ordinance to designate a public agency or a community redevelopment authority to oversee the implementation of the ordinance; permit a city or county to enter into service payment agreements as provided; allow the establishment of a lien in favor of the city or county under the service payment agreement; require the lien to be filed in the office of the county clerk prior to becoming valid or enforceable; prohibit real estate in the development area from participating in programs granting property assessments or reassessment moratoriums; require planning commissions to make an annual determination to the city or county as to the existence of potential development areas within the city or county and prohibit the determinations of the planning and zoning commissions from having a binding effect upon the city or county; permit a city or county to establish a nonprofit community redevelopment authority and specify the membership, terms of office, appointment and removal procedures, and administrative procedures for the authority; provide for the selection and bonding of a secretary-treasurer and set out the duties and responsibilities of the secretary-treasurer; require an annual report of all acts of the authority to the legislative body which created the authority. HFA (1, R. Palumbo) - Delete provisions authorizing a state portion for increment financing; provide that lien shall not have priority over existing liens unless notice is given, and if lien holder does not consent to priority, it shall be treated in the same manner as a mortgage lien; clarify process of recording and releasing liens. HFA (2, S. Nunn) - Delete provisions authorizing a state portion for increment financing. HFA (3, J. Gray) - Define "economic development" under KRS 68.200 to clarify the use of license fees for economic development purposes under that statute. HFA (4, A. Simpson) - Amend KRS 65.940 to grant cities of the second class and urban-county governments tax increment financing powers; amend KRS 65.493 to grant cities of the second class and urban-county governments tax increment financing powers. HFA (5/P, J. Gray) - Attach the provisions of HB 632/GA. Feb 15-introduced in Senate Feb 17-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 3-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Economic Development (H) Mar 20-posted in committee Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 24-floor amendments (4) and (5) filed to Committee Substitute Introduced Feb. 16, 2006 SB 195 (BR 235) - E. Worley, R. Jones II AN ACT relating to the use of speed bumps on local roads. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 178 to allow counties, urban-counties, charter counties, and consolidated local governments to use speed bumps on their local roads and specify requirements for doing so; create a new section of KRS Chapter 82 to allow cities to use speed bumps on their city roads and specify requirements for doing so; amend KRS 179.070 to conform. Feb 16-introduced in Senate Feb 21-to Transportation (S) SB 196/HM (BR 2199) - E. Worley, T. Jensen, R. Jones II AN ACT relating to health benefit plan coverage of screening for prostate cancer. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require a health benefit plan offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2007 to cover at least one annual screening for prostate cancer for all men 40 years or age or older and for those men 35 years of age or older who are considered high-risk for prostate cancer, including African-American men and those with a definite or indeterminate family history of prostate cancer according to the prostate cancer early detection guidelines of the National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions and the Kentucky Prostate Cancer Coalition; prohibit application of policy deductibles to the screening coverage; provide that at a minimum the screening shall consist of a prostate specific antigen blood test and a digital rectal examination; provide that if a health care provider recommends a prostate specific antigen test, coverage cannot be denied because the insured had a digital rectal examination and the results were negative. Feb 16-introduced in Senate Feb 21-to Health and Welfare (S) SB 197 (BR 1860) - J. Westwood AN ACT relating to school facilities. Amend KRS 160.048 to require that a district that acquires property for, constructs, or operates a school facility located outside of the boundaries of the district in a manner that is not in compliance with statutory requirements provide annual compensation to the district in which the school facility is located; establish the manner of determining the annual compensation. Feb 16-introduced in Senate Feb 21-to Education (S) SB 198 (BR 2270) - D. Boswell Apr 10-WITHDRAWN SB 199 (BR 2271) - D. Boswell Apr 10-WITHDRAWN Introduced Feb. 17, 2006 SB 200 (BR 1941) - R. Stivers II, R. Jones II AN ACT relating to mine safety. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 352 to provide for telephone or equivalent two-way communication facilities in underground and surface coal mines by September 1, 2006; require that by September 1, 2006, licensed facilities will be able to activate emergency action plans; require facilities to submit emergency action plans when making an application for a license; establish content requirements for the emergency action plan and where copies of the plan are made available; require the implementation of emergency evacuation plans and firefighting programs; require mapping of working sections in a mine and the designation of escapeways; require escapeway drills at all licensed coal mines; amend 351.010 to define "mine manager"; amend 351.025 to delete requirement that the owner intentionally violate an orders before penalties can be assessed against the licensed facility and for appeals on the imposition of penalties for violations of roof control plans and mine ventilation plans; amend KRS 351.070 to authorize the commissioner to assess civil monetary penalties for roof control plans and mine ventilation plans; require tiering of penalties, and that administrative regulations be promulgated in 90 days to implement the penalties; amend 351.175 to require ventilation plans and roof control plans be submitted along with requests for licenses and that appeals for revocations of licenses be to Franklin Circuit Court; amend 351.190 to include entrapments, roof falls, and inundation of the mine with liquid or gas in the events that trigger a mine rescue; amend 352.010 to define "mine manager" and "serious physical injury"; amend 352.020 to require mine ventilation plans and revisions to existing mine ventilation plans be submitted to and approved by the executive director of the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing; prohibit use of return air courses as primary escapeways absent approval by the executive director; require use of fans to ensure air quality and equalization of the mine atmosphere; amend 352.110 to conform; amend 352.133 to delete requirement that the licensee can store self contained self rescuer farther than 25 feet; require deployment of additional self contained self rescuer devices by December 1, 2006; provide that the self contained self rescuer be deployed at not more than 45 minute walking intervals, be placed in storage units to prevent their destruction, and have luminescent signs, alarms, and strobe lights; amend 352.135 to delete use of return airway as an escape way and require devices that direct miners to the surface at 100 foot intervals; amend 352.150 to prohibit riding under the trolley wire; require reporting of accidents that involves serious physical injury or loss of life in 15 minutes after actual knowledge of the occurrence; establish a $100,000 dollar penalty for failure to report; amend 352.280 to make technical corrections and conform; amend 352.320 to conform; amend 352.340 to require examination of caches of self contained self rescuers and other devices and alarms; amend 352.350, 352.410, 352.420, 352.430, 352.450, and 352.460 to conform. SB 200 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions of SB 200; permit use of the beltway or return air courses for communications lines with approval from the executive director of the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing for mines with seams 26 inches or less; change the distance of the telephone line from the portal from 500 ft to 1,000 ft; clarify that the requirement for a surface telephone line to activate an emergency action plan is for underground licensed facilities; require the emergency action plan to contain a training schedule and a log of the training on the mine site; amend KRS 351.025 to allow for the imposition of penalties against licensed coal mines and exceed the statutorily imposed limit for roof control and ventilation violations and allow for the underlying violation to accompany the penalty upon an appeal; require the commissioner to impose fines for roof control and ventilation violations and provide that the fine shall not exceed $5,000; amend KRS 352.020 to allow the ventilation plan to be the same as submitted to the United State Mine Health and Safety Administration; require self contained self rescuer devices be accessible to and reflective markers on the devices visible from the primary and secondary escapeways; require deployment of the self-rescuer devices by July 1, 2007; provide a waiver if the devices are unavailable; require proof of a valid purchase order for self-rescuer devices; require the caches of self-rescuer devices be in sufficient numbers and at locations determined in accordance with the most recent rules, standards, and regulations of the United States Mine Health and Safety Administration; provide for one additional self rescuer device which provides protection for one hour or longer; a mantrip may be used for a cache of self-rescuer devices; and amend KRS 352.180 to make an accident report for entrapment of more than 30 minutes; provide that the report is made 15 minutes of having actual knowledge of the occurrence and when communications become available. HCS - Retain original provisions of SB 200; establish a permanent six-member Mine Equipment Review Panel which will review and recommend commercially available mine safety equipment to the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing; require three inspections for underground coal mines; prohibit alteration of an accident scene; allow a designee of the mine foreman to report an accident. Feb 17-introduced in Senate Feb 22-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 3-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading; returned to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 13-received in House Mar 14-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 16-posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 24-received in Senate; posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute for Friday, March 24, 2006; Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute ; passed 37-0 Apr 10-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 185) SB 201 (BR 1727) - R. Stivers II, R. Jones II AN ACT relating to drug testing of miners. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 304 subchapter 13 to require insurers to give a credit on workers compensation premiums for certified drug-free workplace policies implemented by licensees; create new sections of KRS Chapter 351 to require persons certified under KRS Chapter 351 to submit to drug and alcohol testing as a condition of certification; require those persons seeking certification to provide proof and specify how proof is obtained; require an employer to pay for one test for a newly certified miner and to reimburse for an applicant certified other than as a miner who is currently employed in the coal industry; provide that the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing shall offer drug and alcohol testing or will contract for those services; require that the cutoff concentration for breath alcohol shall be .04 percent; require an 11-panel drug test; establish requirements for those providing drug and alcohol testing services; require use of a medical review officer; allow the applicant to submit proof from other sources and specify requirements for acceptance of the results; require results be given when applicant is notified of granting or denial of certification; establish the reasons for denial of certification; provide for retesting at the applicant's expense; establish appeal to the Mine Safety Review Commission; provide for confidentiality of the applicant's testing results and records and exempt from release under the Kentucky Open Records Act; establish when information may be released; require insurers authorized to write workers compensation policies to give a premium credit to licensees that have implemented a drug-free workplace policy; amend KRS 349.010 to make conforming reference changes; amend KRS 351.010 to define "adulterated specimen," "illicit substances," "medical review officer," or "MRO," and "serious physical injury"; amend KRS 351.101 to state that abuse of illicit substances and alcohol in the mining industry constitutes a serious threat to the health and safety of miners; amend KRS 351.102 to require the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing to require applicants for certified miner to submit proof of drug- and alcohol-free status; require trainee miner to receive 1 hour of classroom instruction on the subject of drug and alcohol abuse; require trainee miners who have 45 working days experience to submit proof of alcohol- and drug-free status; provide a 30 day window to notify an applicant that he or she is not qualified; amend KRS 351.103 to make technical correction; amend KRS 351.1041 to allow for an appeal to the Mine Safety Review Commission for violations of drug and alcohol certifications and failures to report serious accidents; amend KRS 351.106 to require the Mining Board to establish retraining and reeducation requirements that include 30 minutes of alcohol and substance abuse education; provide additional training in substance abuse; require the secretary to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 351.110 to require other certifications granted under Chapter 351 to include provisions for drug and alcohol testing; amend KRS 351.120 to require proof of drug- and alcohol-free status; require the commissioner to suspend certifications for violations of drug- and alcohol-free status and provide for hearing before the Mine Safety Review Commission; provide procedures for filing a petition for hearing and reapplication procedures; amend KRS 351.127 to require certified emergency medical or mine emergency technicians to submit to drug and alcohol testing; amend KRS 351.1291 to require training in substance abuse; amend KRS 351.170 to require all reports of facilities licensed under KRS Chapter 351 to be made to the executive director of the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing; provide reporting requirements for operators and superintendents; amend KRS 352.010 to define "executive director" and "serious physical injury"; amend KRS 352.180 to provide that failure to report a serious physical injury or fatality shall create a rebuttable presumption of an intentional order to violate mine safety laws; provide that Office of Mine Safety and Licensing may require post-accident testing of certified persons; provide that the cost of post-accident testing shall be borne by the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing; provide for a deviation on the type of testing procedures for post-accident victims; amend KRS 352.210 to make changes to conform and require the licensee to notify the executive director by the close of the next business day of certified persons discharged for violation of the company's substance abuse or alcohol abuse policies or who tested positive or failed to complete an employee assistance program; amend KRS 352.390 to allow the Mine Safety Review Commission to revoke, suspend, or probate certificates for failure to maintain drug- and alcohol-free status; and make technical corrections and conforming subsection reference changes. Feb 17-introduced in Senate Feb 22-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 3-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading; returned to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) SB 202 (BR 1945) - D. Harper Angel, J. Denton, T. Buford, A. Kerr, K. Stine, E. Tori, J. Turner AN ACT relating to osteoporosis. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to establish a multigenerational osteoporosis prevention and education program to promote public awareness of the causes of osteoporosis, options for prevention, the value of early detection, and treatment, and to increase health care provider awareness of national clinical guidelines related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. Feb 17-introduced in Senate Feb 22-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House Mar 9-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 10-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 22-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 23-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 96) SB 203 (BR 2019) - R. Jones II, E. Worley AN ACT relating to alternative energy. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to define qualifying alternative energy property; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to provide a tax credit against the taxes imposed by KRS 141.020 and KRS 141.040 for qualifying alternative energy property installed in Kentucky; specify who is eligible for the tax credit and when it can be claimed; allow the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet and Finance and Administration Cabinet to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to administer requirements; amend KRS 278.465 to make more types of alternative energy eligible for net metering; amend KRS 278.466 to allow net metering to be calculated over an annual billing period. Feb 17-introduced in Senate Feb 22-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Introduced Feb. 21, 2006 SB 204 (BR 2138) - R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to county detectives. Amend KRS 69.360, relating to county detectives, to permit all county detectives to execute process statewide. SB 204 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Amend to limit bill's provisions to civil process. SFA (1, R. Stivers II) - Restore the ability of county detectives in county containing a consolidated local government to serve both civil and criminal process; retain ability of county detectives in other counties to serve civil process only. SFA (2, R. Roeding) - Retain most original of the original language; delete service of civil process statewide and permit the county detective to serve process in any county in the state where the sheriff of that county has a written agreement with the county attorney employing the county detective permitting the service civil of process. HCS - Limit jurisdiction of noncertified county detectives, for service of process, to the county where the county attorney is elected. HFA (1, A. Arnold) - Retain original provisions of this Act; amend KRS 64.185 to permit a county coroner to appoint additional deputy coroners with approval of the fiscal court. HFA (2/Title, A. Arnold) - Make title amendment. HFA (3, R. Webb) - Retain original provisions; add new provision specifying that restrictions in subsections (3) and (4) of the bill do not apply to county detectives in a consolidated local government. CCR - Cannot agree. Recommend appointment of Free Conference Committee meeting. FCCR - Adopt HCS; adopt HFA3; add amendment of KRS 61.365 relating to Kentucky peace officer powers for federal officers to add law enforcement rangers of the National Park Service; amend title to "AN ACT relating to public officers." Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 28-to Judiciary (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 10-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 13-3rd reading; floor amendment (2) withdrawn ; passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 14-received in House Mar 17-to Judiciary (H) Mar 21-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) (2-title) and (3) ; received in Senate; posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) (2-title) and (3) for Friday, March 24, 2006; Senate refused to concur in House Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) (2-title) and (3) ; received in House Apr 10-House refused to recede from Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) (2-title) and (3) ; Conference Committee and Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate Apr 11-Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate; Conference Committee report adopted in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee report adopted in House; passed 97-0 Apr 12-received in Senate; Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate; passed 35-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 222) SB 205 (BR 2335) - J. Westwood AN ACT relating to the School Facilities Construction Commission. Amend KRS 157.622 to permit offers of assistance to local school districts for building school facilities to be escrowed up to 8 years. SB 205 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1/P, R. Nelson) - Attach provisions of HCR 9 to direct the Legislative Research Commission to conduct a study of the costs of textbooks. HFA (2/Title, R. Nelson) - Make title amendment. Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to Education (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Education (H) Mar 14-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006; floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 23-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) ruled not germane ; passed 98-1 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 156) SB 206 (BR 2336) - J. Westwood AN ACT relating to the Office of Education Accountability. Amend KRS 7.410 to require that, on or before December 1 of each year, that the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee adopt an annual research agenda for the Office of Education Accountability; the agenda shall be amended to include studies directed by the General Assembly in the next succeeding session; direct the Office of Education Accountability annual report to include a status and results of the current year's annual research agenda, a summary of completed investigative activity conducted, and other items of significance as determined by the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee; make changes to conform. Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to Education (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Education (H) SB 207 (BR 2197) - D. Mongiardo AN ACT relating to patient safety. Amend KRS 216B.165 to clarify that health care facilities are prohibited from subjecting a member of the medical staff or a licensed health care provider under a contract or agreement from being subject to any reprisal or threatened in any manner for reporting a patient safety problem; amend KRS 216B.990 to impose an administrative penalty of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each violation of KRS 216B.165. Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to Health and Welfare (S) Introduced Feb. 22, 2006 SB 208 (BR 2309) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to animal cruelty. Amend KRS 525.125, 525.130, and 525.135 to require offender to pay reasonable and necessary maintenance expenses for care of animals involved in cruelty and torture cases. Feb 22-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Judiciary (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Judiciary (H) SB 209 (BR 2251) - A. Kerr AN ACT relating to school speech-language pathologist and audiologists and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to provide a salary supplement for public school speech-language pathologists and audiologists who have a certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; the salary supplement amount shall be determined by the General Assembly's biennial budget; the supplement shall be considered in the calculation for contributions to the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System; EMERGENCY. Feb 22-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 7-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 210 (BR 2249) - T. Jensen, R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to civil actions. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to allow a plaintiff in a civil action where comparative fault becomes an issue, where suit was initiated against the original defendant within the statute of limitations, where the original defendant alleges that a third party caused or contributed to the plaintiff's injury, and where the plaintiff would be barred by a statute of limitations from bringing a claim against that third party to either amend the complaint pursuant to Rule 15 of the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure or institute a separate action within ninety days of the filing of the first answer or amended answer alleging such third party's fault; establish that the new cause of action is not barred by any statute of limitations. SB 210 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Gooch Jr) - Insert provision to create a new section of KRS Chapter 453 to set a maximum fee scale for attorney fees charged in negligence cases. HFA (2, J. Fischer) - Amend to provide that a person made a party to an action under provisions of the bill who is not at fault, shall be entitled to recover the costs of defending the action. HFA (3, S. Baugh) - Replace provisions of bill with a proposal to submit to the voters an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky that would allow the General Assembly to create statutory provisions relating to medical malpractice, including provisions for alternative dispute resolution, statutes of limitation or repose, peer review, expert witnesses, certificates of merit, and collateral source payments. HFA (4/Title, S. Baugh) - Make title amendment. Feb 22-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Judiciary (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Judiciary (H) Mar 15-posted in committee Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; floor amendment (2) filed Mar 24-floor amendments (3) and (4-title) filed SB 211 (BR 1954) - G. Tapp, J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to wild turkey and deer hunting. Create new section of KRS Chapter 150 to provide that a deer hunter may use a crossbow for 10 days beginning on the Monday after Thanksgiving and during any season when a firearm is used to take deer; provide that a wild turkey hunter may use a crossbow for 10 days beginning on the Monday after Thanksgiving and during any season when a firearm may be used to take wild turkey. SB 211 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, G. Tapp) - Amend the bill to provide that the provisions of the new section shall not apply to persons holding a hunting method exemption permit issued pursuant to KRS 150.025, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Kentucky administrative regulations. Feb 22-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 9-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; returned to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) SB 212 (BR 2338) - J. Westwood AN ACT relating to reporting. Amend KRS 156.230 to require the commissioner of education to annually prepare a publication to include specified types of financial information; require the commissioner to have an independent audit completed of the assessment and accountability system and its costs to the state and local school districts. Feb 22-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Education (S) SB 213 (BR 2432) - D. Seum AN ACT relating to pawnbrokers. Amend KRS 226.050 to decrease from 90 to 60 the number of days which must expire after maturity of the loan before pawned items my be sold by a pawnbroker. Feb 22-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 3-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 36-1 Mar 10-received in House Mar 13-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 14-posted in committee Mar 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 20-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 24-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) SB 214 (BR 2433) - D. Seum AN ACT relating to the use of proceeds from license fees on rental cars. Amend KRS 68.200 to permit the use of proceeds from license fees on rental cars to be used for construction purposes. Feb 22-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) SB 215 (BR 2434) - D. Seum AN ACT relating to motor vehicle salesmen. Increase the annual license fee for a motor vehicle salesman from $10 to $20. Feb 22-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Introduced Feb. 23, 2006 SB 216/FN (BR 2231) - A. Kerr AN ACT relating to the use of state funds. Amend KRS 42.450 to require that any unallotted or unencumbered balances in the Local Government Economic Assistance Fund be invested in accordance with KRS 42.500, relating to the State Investment Commission, instead of in U. S. Government Securities; amend KRS 56.813, relating to improvements made by an agency in its leased premises, to increase from $1,000 to $2,000 the amount over which the agency must obtain the cabinet secretary's approval for the necessary rent increase; increase from $1,000 to $2,000 the amount under which the agency must obtain the cabinet secretary's approval for either direct pay by the state or for a necessary rent increase to cover the cost. SB 216 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Wayne) - Amend KRS 198A.710 to establish the affordable housing trust fund, define the purposes for which the funds may be used; create a new section of KRS 198A to require the Department of Revenue to deposit each fiscal year any amount in excess of $7 million from delinquent property taxes to the affordable housing trust fund. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 27-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 3-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 16-posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Apr 11-floor amendment (1) filed SB 217/CI (BR 1961) - R. Palmer II AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 506.010 and 506.030 to provide that the penalty for attempt or solicitation to commit the offenses of unlawful transaction with a minor in the first degree and use of a minor in a sexual performance carry the same penalty as the actual offense. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 27-to Judiciary (S) SB 218 (BR 1971) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to cancer research. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to include declarations and findings relating to cancer research; create the Kentucky Cancer Tissue Registry Initiative (KCTRI) with goals to reduce cancer deaths, reduce health care costs, and improve access to treatment through an electronic network; establish a board and specify membership with some appointments by the Governor; specify board terms; require board to establish time frames and business plans for registry gatekeeper functions; require report to Interim Joint Committees on Appropriations and Revenue and Health and Welfare by August 1, 2007; establish the KCTRI fund and specify uses. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 27-to Health and Welfare (S) SB 219 (BR 2248) - T. Jensen, V. McGaha AN ACT relating to easements. Create statutory easement of necessity to conduct reclamation operations; specify conditions to be met before easement is created. SB 219 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions of SB 219; sunset creation of new easement of necessity for reclamation purposes on July 15, 2008. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 27-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Natural Resources and Environment (H); posting waived; posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 17-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 20-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 58) SB 220 (BR 2327) - G. Tapp, T. Buford AN ACT relating to outdoor advertising devices. Amend KRS 177.830 to define the term "multiple message system"; create a new section of KRS 177.830 to 177.890, to set standards for the permitting of multiple message system signs; require operators of multiple message system signs to broadcast Amber Alerts at the request of the KSP; amend KRS 177.863 and 177.860 to conform. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 27-to Transportation (S) SB 221 (BR 2213) - J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to involuntary hospitalization. Amend KRS 202A.028 to delete provision requiring a qualified mental health professional to be a staff member of a regional community mental health or mental retardation program. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 27-to Health and Welfare (S) SB 222 (BR 2215) - J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to children with mental illness. Amend KRS 645.030 to delete provision allowing a hospitalized minor who is at least 16 years of age to consent to continued hospitalization or request release; amend KRS 645.220 to conform; repeal KRS 645.190. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 27-to Judiciary (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Judiciary (H) Mar 15-posted in committee SB 223 (BR 2399) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to dust. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 411 to establish procedures for civil actions arising from exposure to silica or mixed dust; define related terms; require that a physical impairment be an essential element in a civil action based on exposure to silica or mixed dust; require a prima facie showing of a physical impairment before bringing or maintaining a civil action; provide for dismissal of civil actions for failure to establish a prima facie showing of a physical impairment resulting from exposure to silica or mixed dust; toll the statute of limitations on claims not barred by the effective date until such time as an individual discovers or should have discovered a physical impairment; distinguish claims for nonmalignant conditions from claims for silica-related or mixed dust-related cancer; establish requirements for wrongful death claims; exempt a premises owner from liability unless the individual's exposure occurred while on the property of the owner, and extend liability exemption relating to invitees and contractors hired before January 1, 1972; exempt a premises owner from liability for exposure occurring after January 1, 1972 unless it can be shown that the premises owner intentionally violated a safety standard; provide that civil actions resulting from exposure to silica or mixed dust shall not affect the rights of any party involved in bankruptcy proceedings or for workers' compensation or veteran's benefit programs; require the plaintiff in a civil action to show that a particular defendant's conduct was a substantial factor in causing the alleged injury or loss; codify common law principles relating to shareholder liability; make provisions applicable to any civil action pending on the effective date of the Act and to claims filed on or after the effective date of the Act; include noncodified provisions: to state that the new provisions are not intended to repeal existing laws of the Commonwealth; request the Supreme Court to adopt and revise rules relating to venue and consolidation of claims arising from exposure to silica or mixed dust and specify factors, commonly known and the "Lohrman Standards," relating to determining whether exposure to silica or mixed dust was a substantial factor in causing the injury or loss resulting from such exposure; provide for severabilty and federal preemption. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 27-to Judiciary (S) Feb 28-reassigned to Health and Welfare (S) Introduced Feb. 24, 2006 SB 224 (BR 1438) - G. Tapp AN ACT relating to the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction and its related boards and committees. Amend KRS 198B.020 to indicate that any administrative regulations promulgated by the Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction for other than internal business are subject to new review and comment procedures; amend KRS 198B.030 to require the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction to receive the comments of the relevant related board before promulgating administrative regulations if the subject matter of the regulation directly and clearly relates to the work of those regulated by the related board; limit approval time for related boards to 60 days for ordinary regulations and 30 days for emergency regulations, with the related board being given an opportunity to review and comment and with power reverting back to the office once the time lapses; declare that, in the event another section relating to the office's regulatory authority conflicts with the new procedure, the new procedure takes precedence; require that the written comments of any related board be attached to any public submission of the regulation, including any filing under KRS Chapter 13A; direct that the powers and limitations on the office's regulatory procedures also apply to the executive director; amend KRS 198B.040 to create an identical regulatory procedure process for the housing, buildings and construction board as that created for the office and the executive director, except that the board's rules also apply to changes to the Uniform State Building Code; amend KRS 198B.050 and 198B.080 to direct that the new regulatory process for the board applies to changes or amendments to the Uniform State Building Code; amend KRS 227.300, relating to fire prevention and protection, KRS 227.530 and 227A.040, relating to electricians, KRS 227.605, relating to mobile homes and recreational vehicles, KRS 236.030, relating to boiler and pressure vessel safety; and KRS 318.077 and 318.130, relating to plumbers, to conform with the new procedures for the promulgation of housing, buildings, and construction administrative regulations. SB 224 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions, except delete Sections 4, 5, and 8; remove reference to Uniform State Building Code from new language in Section 3; amend KRS 227.560 to exempt the Manufactured Home Certification and Licensure Board from the new provisions establishing the review and comment procedure for administrative regulations. Feb 24-introduced in Senate Feb 28-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 10-received in House Mar 13-to State Government (H) Mar 16-posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Apr 10-3rd reading, passed 93-0; received in Senate Apr 12-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 25-became law without Governor's signature Introduced Feb. 27, 2006 SB 225/LM (BR 2418) - R. Roeding AN ACT relating to mechanical inspections. Amend KRS 198B.400 to define "escalator," "moving sidewalk," and "fixed guideway system"; require persons inspecting fixed guideway systems to hold a certificate of competency from the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction; amend KRS 198B.410 to require the office to promulgate administrative regulations establishing training and certification requirements for fixed guideway system inspectors; amend KRS 198B.420 to require the office to administer all aspects of the State Fixed Guideway System Inspection Program; amend KRS 198B.440 to conform; amend KRS 198B.460 to require an owner of a fixed guideway system to register each system with the office; amend KRS 198B.470 to require annual inspections of moving sidewalks and fixed guideway systems; amend KRS 198B.480 to make existing rules requiring an inspection of passenger elevators applicable to fixed guideway systems; require that the owner of a fixed guideway system be apprised by the office of changes to be implemented to ensure the system complies with safety requirements; prohibit the operation of an elevator that has been inspected and that does not have a copy of the certificate of operation conspicuously posted on the system; amend KRS 198B.490 to conform; amend KRS 198B.500 to require that fixed guideways be equipped, maintained, and operated with specified mechanisms; create an exception where reasonable safety may be obtained and where literal adherence to the required equipment is impractical; amend KRS 198B.510 to prohibit the issuance of a certificate of operation for a fixed guideway system if the system has not been inspected and a report of the inspection has not been filed with the office; require that a permit be obtained prior to installing or moving a fixed guideway system to another location; require that the construction plans be submitted with the application for a permit; amend KRS 198B.520 and 198B.530 to conform; amend KRS 198B.540 to permit the office inspector of fixed guideway systems to post a notice on or seal a system that is defective or dangerous; prohibit anyone from removing the notice, seal, or barricade. SB 225 - AMENDMENTS SCS/LM - Retain original provisions, except delete the provision capping the number of elevator inspectors hired. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Feb 28-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 10-received in House Mar 13-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Mar 14-posting waived Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 100-0 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 157) SB 226 (BR 2395) - V. McGaha, E. Tori AN ACT relating to water districts. Repeal KRS 74.260; amend KRS 353.651 to conform. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Local Government (H) Mar 14-posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 158) SB 227 (BR 2295) - J. Westwood AN ACT relating to the Kentucky educational excellence scholarship. Amend KRS 164.7874 to include within the definition of "participating institution" an accredited college or university that offers the Marine Option Naval ROTC four-year program; amend KRS 164.7883 to establish that a student enrolled at an accredited college or university and is a participant in the Marine Option Naval ROTC four-year program shall be eligible to receive a KEES award. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to Education (S) SB 228 (BR 2333) - D. Seum AN ACT relating to education technology. Amend KRS 156.670 to define "Schools Interoperability Framework" to mean technical guidelines to ensure the seamless integration of multivendor software applications; require the Department of Education, K-12 schools, and districts to comply with the Schools Interoperability Framework; permit alternative compliant systems Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to Education (S) SB 229 (BR 2062) - D. Seum AN ACT relating to distilled spirits. Amend KRS 241.010 to make a technical correction; amend KRS 243.120 to permit transportation of distilled spirits by manufacturers for the limited purpose of promotional sampling; amend KRS 244.050 to permit two or more manufacturers to conduct a joint promotional sampling event at a licensed or unlicensed location in a wet territory. SB 229 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions; amend Section 3 to specify manufacturers licensed under KRS 243.030(1) or (2); require manufacturers participating in a sampling event provide at least seven days notice to the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control, specify that samples are limited to drinks to be consumed on the premises. HCS - Retain original provisions; amend definitions to include definition for "qualified historic site"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 242 to provide for local option elections for the limited sales of alcoholic beverages by the drink where a qualified historic site is located; amend KRS 243.030 and KRS 243.040 to establish a qualified historic site liquor license; create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to provide the parameters of a qualified historic site liquor license; amend KRS 243.033 to require caterers serving on property owned, leased, or operated by the Commonwealth to have liability insurance coverage of not less than $1 million; amend KRS 244.500 to permit brewers to sell malt beverages packaged with novelty items if the price charged includes the cost of the novelty item. HCA (1/Title, D. Keene) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, R. Wilkey) - Clarify that the prohibition against a person licensed to sell malt beverages in KRS 244.500(1) does not prohibit a brewer, wholesaler, distributor, or retail licensee from selling malt beverages that are packaged with a novelty item if the price charged includes the cost of the novelty item. HFA (2/Title, R. Wilkey) - Make title amendment. HFA (3, D. Keene) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 241.010 to define "qualified historic site" as a contributing property within a commercial district listed in the National Register of Historic Places; create a new section of KRS Chapter 242 to provide for local option elections for the limited sale of alcohol by the drink at qualified historic sites; amend KRS 243.030 to establish a qualified historic site license to sell alcoholic beverages; create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to detail parameters of qualified historic site license; amend KRS 243.050 to include qualified historic sites. HFA (4/Title, D. Keene) - Make title amendment. HFA (5, W. Hall) - Retain original provisions; limit sampling events to no more than two per year and require that the sampling event must be in coordination with multi-state governmental conferences, or national or international sporting events. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 10-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 29-7 with Committee Substitute Mar 15-received in House Mar 17-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Mar 20-posting waived retroactively; reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 21-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 23-floor amendments (3) (4-title) and (5) filed Mar 24-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Licensing and Occupations (H); posting waived; reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 52-40 with Committee Substitute ; bill reconsidered (change PASSED status); passed 54-34 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (4-title) ; received in Senate Apr 10-posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute, floor amendment (4-title) ; Senate refused to concur in House Committee Substitute, floor amendment (4-title) ; Conference Committee and Free Conference Committee appointed in Senate Apr 11-House refused to recede from Committee Substitute, floor amendment (4-title) SB 230 (BR 2294) - V. McGaha, J. Pendleton AN ACT relating to captive cervid permits. Create a captive cervid holding permit; require Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the permit within sixty days that are no more restrictive than the regulation currently in place other than the modifications required by this act; specify that the department has thirty days to act on a permit application; allow containment fence to be placed on the property line; allow permittee to expand his or her facility without requiring a new permit; allow permittee to transfer his or her permit after notifying the department. SB 230 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions of SB 230; specify that nothing in the bill shall be construed to impair obligations imposed by statute or executive order, including a ban on the interstate importation of live cervids. SFA (1, V. McGaha) - Prohibit administrative regulations on fencing and holding requirements for captive cervids to be more stringent than regulations in place on January 5, 2004; make an exception to the stringency requirements for the Office of the State Veterinarian and the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources for reasons of disease control; require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to issue or deny permits for propagation and taking of captive cervids in 30 days; require the applicant for a captive cervid permit to remove all wild cervids from the facility; allow seizure and disposal of cervids held in violation of administrative and statutory requirements; impose a ban on the interstate importation of cervids; require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Office of the State Veterinarian to issue reports to the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources. HCA (1, T. McKee) - Clarify that the language relates to statutes "pertaining to" the holding of cervids, not "prohibiting" the holding of cervids. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Mar 15-posting waived Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-3rd reading, passed 80-14 with committee amendment (1) Mar 21-received in Senate Mar 22-posted for passage for concurrence in House committee amendment (1) for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-Senate concurred in House committee amendment (1) ; passed 36-0 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 159) SB 231 (BR 2405) - V. McGaha, J. Westwood AN ACT relating to school facilities construction. Amend KRS 162.060 to require that the commissioner of education establish a school facilities design team by October 15, 2006 that shall promote and establish a school building model design program by July 1, 2008 and that encourages local boards of education to use existing school building designs in order to realize a reduction of design and construction costs and to assist in ensuring educationally functional buildings; specify the membership of the school facilities design team; specify the process for selecting model designs; require reports from the commissioner of education and the executive director of the School Facilities Construction Commission to the Interim Joint Committee on Education. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to Education (S) Mar 3-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading; returned to Education (S) SB 232/CI (BR 2316) - T. Jensen AN ACT relating to consumer protection. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to prohibit procuring, attempting to procure, soliciting, conspiring, or receiving a telephone record without authorization or by fraudulent, deceptive, or false means; prohibit the selling or attempting to sell a telephone record without authorization; set criminal penalties; exempt law enforcement agencies; exempt telecommunications carriers under certain circumstances; exempt consumers using caller ID; establish that a violation constitutes an unfair or deceptive trade practice; create a civil cause of action with a civil remedy and a statute of limitations; require telecommunications carriers that maintain telephone records to establish procedures to protect such records from unauthorized use, such procedures not required to exceed federal requirements. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to Judiciary (S) SB 233 (BR 2181) - T. Jensen AN ACT relating to consumer loans. Amend KRS 288.530 to: authorize an alternative loan charge and interest, not to exceed 8%, on consumer loans of $100 to $1000, notwithstanding other provisions of law; to provide that the minimum term for such loans shall be 3 months and the maximum term shall be 15 months; require the refund of the installment account handling charge when such a loan is prepaid in full; provide that no insurance charge or any other charge of any nature is permitted on such loans, except a one time delinquent payment charge of the greater of $10 or 5% of the delinquent installment, a return check charge, lawful fees actually paid by the licensee for filing, recording or releasing any instrument securing the loan, a fee or premium for insurance in lieu of perfecting a security interest, attorney's fees and court costs actually incurred in collection of the loan, and interest after maturity at a rate equal to the lesser of the annual percentage rate on the loan or 36% per annum; loan charges may not be allowed on such a loan to a borrower with more than one loan with the same licensee, except a licensee may make a loan having the charges allowed to pay off the balance due under any other loan made by the licensee, provided the aggregate of the loans does not exceed $1,000, or if an affiliate of the licensee acquires in a bulk transaction of loans made under this subsection a loan under this subsection shall not be a violation of this subsection or any other provision of law; provide that repayment of such loans shall be in substantially equal monthly installments and such loan may be prepaid by a loan from the same licensee who made the initial loan until at least 61 days after the initial loan date; amend KRS 288.533 to increase the charge for credit investigations from $1 to $1.50 for each $50, or a portion thereof, of the principal amount of the loan. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to Banking and Insurance (S) SB 234 (BR 2392) - D. Harper Angel, W. Blevins Jr AN ACT relating to resources for caregivers of individuals with mental retardation. Create a section of KRS Chapter 205 to define "aging caregiver"; create a centralized resource, counseling, and referral center within the Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services designed as a one-stop, seamless system to provide aging caregivers with information, consultation, and assistance with choices and planning for long-term supports for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities; establish the services to be provided by the center; require the center to operate a toll-free number during regular business hours and to post information regarding services on a Web site; require the center to use information technology to track services provided and to follow-up with individuals served; require the center to make resource information available to the support broker and any representative of an individual who is participating in a Medicaid consumer directed option; permit the department to contract with a private entity to carry out the responsibilities of the center; and permit the center to provide services to individuals of any age who are caregivers of individuals with mental retardation or developmental disability. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 8-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading; returned to Health and Welfare (S) SB 235 (BR 1947) - J. Pendleton, G. Tapp AN ACT designating the third week in October as "Conflict Resolution Week." Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the third week in October as "Conflict Resolution Week"; require the Governor to issue notice to state employees and citizens of the Commonwealth and encourage participation. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to State and Local Government (S) SB 236 (BR 1749) - C. Borders, E. Tori, E. Harris, V. McGaha, R. Roeding, D. Seum, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, J. Westwood AN ACT proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky by creating a new section thereof relating to judicial powers. Propose to amend the Constitution of Kentucky by creating a new Section 28A relating to judicial powers; require that the judicial department not exercise powers belonging to other departments of government; prohibit courts from construing any provision of the Kentucky Constitution to prohibit the historic display of the Ten Commandments on public property, finding that a local government has authority to grant civil rights entitlements not authorized by the General Assembly in those cases in which specific authorization is required, requiring an increase in general taxation, ordering that public funds be expended except as appropriated by the General Assembly, declaring an act of the General Assembly unconstitutional on the basis of the amount of funds provided for a particular program, replacing a legislative act found unconstitutional with a standard selected by the court over other permissible standards, or allowing a challenge to the constitutionality of an act of the General Assembly by permitting suits against the legislative branch; provide ballot question; provide for submission of amendment to voters. SB 236 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, E. Scorsone) - Replace all original provisions of the bill with a proposal to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit the governor from issuing a pardon for himself or herself; submit to voters. SFA (2/Title, E. Scorsone) - Make title amendment. Feb 27-introduced in Senate; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 28-2nd reading; to State and Local Government (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 2-3rd reading, failed 22-16 Mar 7-bill reconsidered (do not change PASSED status); recommitted to State and Local Government (S) Mar 15-floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Introduced Feb. 28, 2006 SB 237 (BR 2260) - T. Jensen AN ACT relating to the bonding of oil and gas wells. Amend KRS 353.590 to create a tiered structure for blanket bonding for both qualified and non qualified operators; establish additional requirements for qualified operators seeking a blanket bond; establish methods for a qualified operator to demonstrate financial ability when seeking a blanket bond; require operators that are corporate subsidiaries to have a corporate guarantee and specify the elements of a corporate guarantee; establish standards that would prohibit an operator from obtaining a blanket bond; make the new bonding requirements applicable only to permits issued on or after July 15, 2006; allow operators to increase their bond amounts if they had a bond in place prior to July 15, 2006; establish standards which prohibit an operator from obtaining additional permits; make internal subsection reference changes and renumber to conform; amend KRS 353.180, KRS 353.592 and KRS 355.730 to make internal subsection reference changes. Feb 28-introduced in Senate Mar 2-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 3-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading; returned to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 37-1 Mar 15-received in House Mar 20-to Natural Resources and Environment (H); posting waived Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 98--0 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 160) SB 238/LM (BR 372) - K. Stine AN ACT relating to emergencies. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A to establish the Local Emergency Management Assistance Compact to permit intestate cooperation and for day to day emergencies not requiring the full implementation of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Feb 28-introduced in Senate Mar 2-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) SB 239 (BR 2308) - T. Buford AN ACT relating to employment at the Kentucky School for the Blind and the Kentucky School for the Deaf. Amend KRS 18A.115 to exempt certified teachers at the Kentucky School for the Blind and the Kentucky School for the Deaf in the state's classified service; amend KRS 163.032 to allow teachers hired at one of the residential schools to receive credit for all their years of experience; provide that the Attorney General shall appoint the members to a residential school teacher's tribunal under KRS161.790; require the Department of Education and the Personnel Cabinet to complete the hiring process within 2 weeks once a teacher has been selected for hiring at one of the residential schools; prohibit transferring residential teachers outside the county in which the school is located if not agreed to by the teacher; protect a teacher's accrued leave; amend KRS 161.790 to conform. Feb 28-introduced in Senate Mar 2-to Education (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 15-received in House Mar 17-to Education (H); posting waived; posted in committee Mar 20-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 21-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 97-0; received in Senate Apr 10-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Apr 11-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 208) SB 240 (BR 2031) - J. Rhoads, R. Jones II, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, D. Harper Angel, D. Ridley AN ACT relating to medical malpractice. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 454 to require in a civil action alleging medical malpractice as to which expert testimony is necessary that the plaintiff serve upon each defendant with the summons and complaint an affidavit known as a certificate of merit; require the certificate of merit to state that the facts have been reviewed by an expert in whose opinion one or more of the defendants deviated from the applicable standard of care which was a substantial factor in causing injury to the plaintiff; direct the court to dismiss a cause of action if the plaintiff fails to file the certificate of merit; provide that the signature of an attorney or party on a pleading, motion, or other paper constitutes certification that the signed pleading, motion, or other paper is well grounded in fact, warranted by existing law or a good faith argument for the extension or modification or reversal of existing law, and not interposed for any improper purpose; authorize the court to impose an appropriate sanction including payment of other party's expenses, if signed in violation of the section; require all lawsuits involving claims of professional negligence against health care providers to be subject to mediation; require mediation to take place within 90 days after all responsive pleadings are filed, unless the parties obtain a court order extending the time; direct the court to appoint the mediator if parties cannot agree within 20 days after all responsive pleadings are filed; require all agreements reached at mediation to be legally binding; permit the plaintiff to issue interrogatories requesting all defendant's insurance information in an action for medical malpractice; allow the plaintiff to file with the court within 120 days after disclosure of defendant's insurance information a verified acknowledgment that the plaintiff will accept the limits of any available insurance in the payment of any settlement or verdict against the defendant; provide that the acknowledgment binds the plaintiff from the right of collecting any personal assets of the defendant; permit the plaintiff or defendant to file a motion to substitute as the real party in interest any and all liability insurers if the plaintiff files the acknowledgment; provide that upon substitution of the liability insurer as the real party in interest the health care provider who was the original defendant shall not be required to attend the trial, except in response to a subpoena for the purposes of giving testimony. Feb 28-introduced in Senate Mar 2-to Judiciary (S) Introduced Mar. 1, 2006 SB 241 (BR 2006) - D. Mongiardo, R. Stivers II AN ACT relating to recreational use of private land. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 382 to authorize a public-private recreational land use agreement; authorize government entities to enter agreements with private individuals and corporations for public recreational use of private lands; specify that the landowner shall not have liability for injuries sustained on the property; provide that the public use will not ripen into a claim for adverse possession change the status of the land, alter the land to make it unsuitable for mining, or cause a denial of a mining permit pursuant to KRS 350.085. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) SB 242 (BR 2346) - E. Tori AN ACT relating to expungement of records. Amend KRS 431.078, relating to expungement of misdemeanor records, to specify that the court shall seal all records if the court finds that the person has not been convicted of any other misdemeanor in the five years prior to the conviction sought to be expunged and that the person has not, since the time of the conviction sought to be expunged, been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Judiciary (S) SB 243 (BR 2089) - T. Jensen AN ACT relating to certificates of delinquency. Amend KRS 134.460 to reference interest provisions established by KRS 134.500; amend KRS 134.500 to delete inconsistent provisions relating to interest on certificates of delinquency, and to provide that private purchasers may apply interest against the portion of the claim relating to the add-on fees for the county clerk and county attorney. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 244/LM (BR 2088) - T. Jensen AN ACT relating to property tax collection. Amend KRS 134.480 to establish a priority for the sale of certificates of delinquency if multiple offers are received on the same day; create a new section of KRS Chapter 134 to provide that certificates of delinquency more than three years old may be sold at a discount by the Department of Revenue or by a county clerk with the permission of and under the conditions established by the Department of Revenue. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 245/CI (BR 2429) - D. Kelly, E. Worley, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, P. Clark, J. Denton, D. Harper Angel, G. Neal, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, R. Roeding, J. Turner AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 196 to require the Department of Corrections to operate an intensive secured substance abuse recovery program for substance abusers seeking or utilizing pretrial diversion in certain circumstances; amend KRS 210.365 to allow the jail health triage system to screen for substance abuse risk factors for certain felony offenders; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to require pretrial screening of felony substance abuse offenders and to allow testing and treatment as a condition of pretrial release; create a new section of KRS Chapter 533 to require felony substance abuse offenders to demonstrate suitable participation in and compliance with substance abuse treatment or recovery before being eligible for pretrial diversion; amend KRS 533.250 to allow referral of certain persons on pretrial diversion to the secure recovery program created in Section 1; amend KRS 431.515 to conform. SB 245 - AMENDMENTS HCS (1/CI) - Insert amendment to KRS 532.120 to allow credit for time served in the secure treatment facility or a residential treatment facility; insert emergency clause. HCS (2) - Amend KRS 141.010 to change the definition of "corporation" and add definitions of "pass-through entity," "S corporation," and "limited liability pass-through entity"; move definitions relating to the alternative minimum tax to a new section; amend KRS 141.0205 to recognize changes to types of credits; amend KRS 141.040 to recognize change in corporate definitions and to impose a top corporate tax rate of 6.5% until January 1, 2009; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 for the alternative minimum calculation and provide an exclusion; amend KRS 141.042 to include the new alternative minimum calculation language; amend KRS 141.120 to address pass-through entity apportionment; amend KRS 141.200 to recognize changes to corporate definitions; amend KRS 141.205 to recognize changes to corporate definitions and to make a technical correction; amend KRS 141.206 to recognize changes in definitions and to require withholding on nonresident owners of pass-through entities; allow limited exceptions; amend KRS 141.208 to treat limited liability companies for tax purposes as they are treated by the IRS; amend KRS 141.420 to apply the individual credit for tax years beginning during 2005 and 2006; amend various sections to conform. HCA (1/Title, G. Lindsay) - Make title amendment. HCA (2/Title, J. Barrows) - Make title amendment. HFA (1/LM/P, R. Wilkey) - Attach provisions of HB 93/GA. HFA (2/P, W. Hall) - Attach provisions of SB 208. HFA (3, A. Arnold) - Insert provision amending KRS 508.025 to include elected local government officials and mine inspectors within the list of persons upon whom an assault qualifies as assault in the third degree. HFA (4, J. Gooch Jr) - Provide that secure treatment shall be implemented as funding becomes available. HFA (5, G. Lindsay) - Retain original provisions; add requirement that treatment programs take place in existing facilities. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Judiciary (S); taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 36-0 Mar 10-received in House Mar 13-to Judiciary (H) Mar 14-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 22-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 23-floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 24-floor amendments (4) and (5) filed to Committee Substitute Apr 12-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H); posting waived; reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (2-title) ; 3rd reading, passed 87-0 with Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (2-title) ; received in Senate SB 246/LM (BR 1549) - J. Westwood AN ACT relating to tax increment financing. Amend KRS 65.680 to include housing authorities and community redevelopment authorities as agencies for purposes of section; define "low-income household," " redevelopment assistance tool," and "service payment agreement"; amend KRS 65.682 to require a city or county expanding a development area to afford maximum opportunity for work in the area to be done by private enterprise; create new sections of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to permit a city or county which participates in a planning unit and meets specified conditions to establish a development area for community redevelopment as prescribed; require local government to adopt a redevelopment plan prior to establishment of the development area and prescribe the contents of such plan; require a public hearing and public notice of the hearing on the plan; require notice to other local governments in the county of a proposed redevelopment plan as specified; require local governments to notify the entity proposing the plan if the local government will be participating in the plan; permit the city or county proposing the plan to enact the ordinance establishing a development plan after receiving notice of the intentions of the local governments which have been notified, or after 30 days if no response is received; prescribe the contents of the ordinance which creates the development area; permit the ordinance to designate a public agency or a community redevelopment authority to oversee the implementation of the ordinance; permit a city or county to enter into service payment agreements as provided; allow the establishment of a lien in favor of the city or county under the service payment agreement; require the lien to be filed in the office of the county clerk prior to becoming valid or enforceable; prohibit real estate in the development area from participating in programs granting property assessments or reassessment moratoriums; require planning commissions to make an annual determination to the city or county as to the existence of potential development areas within the city or county and prohibit the determinations of the planning and zoning commissions from having a binding effect upon the city or county; permit a city or county to establish a nonprofit community redevelopment authority and specify the membership, terms of office, appointment and removal procedures, and administrative procedures for the authority; provide for the selection and bonding of a secretary-treasurer and set out the duties and responsibilities of the secretary-treasurer; require an annual report of all acts of the authority to the legislative body or bodies which created the authority; amend KRS 132.012 to conform. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 247 (BR 843) - R. Jones II, D. Ridley AN ACT relating to workers' compensation. Amend KRS 342.732 to delete black lung retraining incentive benefits and provide income benefits for 425 weeks for category 1 black lung without respiratory impairment; amend KRS 342. 315 to delete presumptive weight requirement; amend KRS 342.316 to delete consensus procedure for black lung claims; amend KRS 342.792 to exclude prior claims from the new provisions; repeal KRS 342.794 and 342.796; add a noncodified section to express intent of the General Assembly that the new provisions apply only to claim with dates of last exposure occurring after the effective date. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) SB 248 (BR 1732) - E. Scorsone AN ACT relating to certificates for driving. Create a new section of KRS 186 to define the term "certificate for driving" as a certificate issued by the Transportation Cabinet to an individual who cannot prove citizenship or meet the requirements of KRS 186.412(3) or (4); mandate that certificates for driving be clearly distinguishable from regular operator's licenses and clearly state on the face that the document is not to be used for identification purposes; require the cabinet to establish a unique identifying number systems for certificates and keep a database of all certificate holders and their driving histories available for the use of law enforcement agencies; require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate regulations to provide standards for the application, issuance, denial, and revocation of certificates; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to set out application procedures for certificates for driving; require application to be made in Frankfort or at a regional office of the cabinet; require State Police examinations of all applicants for a certificate; impose instruction permit restrictions on individuals applying for a certificate who do not have a valid license from another state or recognized foreign jurisdiction; create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to set out denial criteria and revocation criteria; require the cabinet to establish a points and suspension system for moving violations similar to the one used for operator's licenses; make certificates valid for four years, with renewal; require possession of certificate at all times when operating a motor vehicle; require certificate holders to notify the circuit clerk of name and address changes; set the fee for a certificate at the same fee as for an operator's license; prohibit certificate holders from possessing an operator's license; prohibit certificate holders from operating a commercial motor vehicle; subject certificate holders to existing penalties for DUI and driving on a suspended license. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Transportation (S) SB 249 (BR 2344) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to the position of the Kentucky health information technology coordinator. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to create the position of the Kentucky health information technology coordinator; establish the responsibilities of the coordinator; permit the secretary of the cabinet to contract with an individual to serve as coordinator; require any contract to include designated responsibilities. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Health and Welfare (S) SB 250 (BR 2103) - J. Denton AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 510.140 to define sexually oriented business, an employee thereof, and nudity; to prohibit an employee of a sexually oriented business, while in a state of semi-nudity, to be within 6 feet of a patron. SB 250 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Amend to allow more stringent regulation by local governments. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Judiciary (S) Mar 7-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Mar 10-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute Mar 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 36-2 with Committee Substitute Mar 15-received in House Mar 17-to Judiciary (H) SB 251 (BR 869) - G. Neal AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 145 and 150 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the restoration of civil rights for felons. Propose an amendment to Section 145 of the Kentucky Constitution, pertaining to persons entitled to vote, to require automatic restoration of civil rights, under specified circumstances, for persons convicted of felonies, by distinguishing the requirements therefor based upon the length and completion of prison sentence; propose an amendment to Section 150 of the Kentucky Constitution, pertaining to disqualification and exclusion from office, to require automatic removal of the disability of certain felons to serve in public office, under specified circumstances, by distinguishing the requirements therefor based upon the length and completion of prison sentence. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Judiciary (S) SB 252 (BR 2305) - G. Neal AN ACT relating to heating utility terminations. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 278 to prohibit termination of heating utility service for low income customers during winter months; require heating utility termination notices to include all available exceptions by which the termination may be avoided or delayed; prohibit that payment plan negotiations must be made in good faith and offer at least two options with significantly different immediate partial payment requirements; require payment plans to be reduced to writing. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) SB 253/AA (BR 1621) - J. Turner, J. Carroll AN ACT relating to teachers' retirement and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 161.661 to increase the income limitations on persons who qualified for disability prior to July 1, 2002 by using the consumer price index; amend KRS 161.520 to conform; EMERGENCY. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SB 254 (BR 1987) - J. Turner AN ACT relating to public employees who are members of the Kentucky National Guard and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to specify employees of political subdivisions of the state who are members of the National Guard and who are called into active duty for a state disaster or emergency in Kentucky or another state shall be granted the same benefits as state employees during a disaster; retroactive to August 30, 2005; EMERGENCY. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) SB 255/FN (BR 1580) - E. Worley, D. Mongiardo AN ACT relating to thimerosal in vaccines. Create a new section of KRS 214 to define trace amount of mercury; require a person administering a vaccine to inform the individual or the individual's parent or guardian that the vaccine contains mercury, whether the vaccine contains more than a trace amount of mercury, and whether a mercury-free alternative vaccine is available. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Health and Welfare (S) SB 256 (BR 2065) - D. Williams AN ACT relating to block grants. Amend KRS 45.3511 to allow a county that contains no incorporated area to submit 2 block grant applications per year, 1 as a county, and 1 as a city. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 22-received in House Mar 24-to Local Government (H) SB 257 (BR 2256) - D. Williams AN ACT relating to venue in civil actions including the Commonwealth and its agencies. Amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes relating to the Franklin Circuit Court, to modify standards for venue and jurisdiction in actions involving the Commonwealth ant its offices and agencies. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Judiciary (S) Mar 7-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Mar 10-reported favorably, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 32-5 Mar 14-received in House Mar 17-to State Government (H) SB 258/CI (BR 2097) - A. Kerr AN ACT relating to the licensing of athletic agents. Create a new section of KRS 164.6901 to 164.6935 to establish the Kentucky Sports Agent Licensing Authority to regulate athlete agents; amend KRS 164.6903 to broaden the definitions of "athlete agent" and "student athlete"; define "financial services," and "participation"; amend KRS 164.6907 to prohibit any person from knowingly aiding or abetting anther person conducting business as a unlicensed athlete agent; amend KRS 164.6911 to require that applicants be of good moral character and at least eighteen years of age; amend KRS 164.6915 to increase the initial application fee and the application by endorsement fee from $300 to $500; increase the annual renewal fee from $300 to $1,000; amend KRS 164.6917 to make contracts voidable and unenforceable in certain conditions; amend KRS 164.6923 to establish that failure to provide the department access to records is grounds for disciplinary action; amend KRS 164.6925 to establish additional grounds for disciplinary actions, to include: failing to pay within 30 days assets belonging to another over which the agent has control; exhibiting professional conduct that demonstrates bad faith or dishonesty; not maintaining a separate trust or escrow account for proceeds received for another person, and accepting a student athlete as a client in exchange for consideration paid to an employee or a coach for a college or university; amend KRS 164.6927 to make violations of Act for which a penalty is not already specifically provided a Class D felony; amend KRS 164.6929 to specify what constitutes a university's damages; amend KRS 164.6905, 164.6913, and 164.6919 to conform. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S); taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 9-received in House Mar 13-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Mar 14-posting waived Senate Resolutions Includes opposite chamber sponsors where requested by primary sponsors of substantially similar bills in both chambers and jointly approved by the Committee on Committees of both chambers. Opposite chamber sponsors are represented in italics. Introduced Jan. 3, 2006 SR 1 (BR 451) - D. Kelly Adopt Rules of Procedure to govern the 2006 Regular Session of the Senate. Jan 3-introduced in Senate; adopted by voice vote SR 2 (BR 450) - D. Kelly Direct the Sergeant-at-Arms to invite the pastors of the various churches of Frankfort to attend the meetings of the Senate and open daily sessions of the 2006 Regular Session with prayer. Jan 3-introduced in Senate; adopted by voice vote SR 3 (BR 455) - D. Kelly Direct the appointment of a committee of the Senate to join a like committee from the House of Representatives to wait upon the Governor and inform him that the 2006 Regular Session of the General Assembly is prepared to receive any message he may care to deliver. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Jan 9-adopted by voice vote SR 4 (BR 286) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Specialist Ronnie D. Williams. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Feb 8-adopted by voice vote SR 5 (BR 292) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Lance Corporal Chase J. Comley. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Feb 8-adopted by voice vote SR 6 (BR 475) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Charlene Tidwell Arnold. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Feb 21-adopted by voice vote SR 7 (BR 828) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Joseph P. Pons, Sr.. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Mar 22-adopted by voice vote SR 8 (BR 983) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in honor of Alice Headley Chandler. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Mar 22-adopted by voice vote SR 9 (BR 66) - J. Carroll Urge the Federal Aviation Administration to restrict air traffic around the State Capitol. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to State and Local Government (S) SR 10 (BR 856) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Kendra Karcher Gates. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Feb 21-adopted by voice vote SR 11 (BR 127) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Waddell Walker Hancock. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Mar 22-adopted by voice vote SR 12 (BR 950) - D. Boswell Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of John C. "Jack" Fisher. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 13 (BR 1097) - D. Boswell Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Judge Robert M. Short. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Jan 10-adopted by voice vote SR 14 (BR 949) - D. Boswell Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Mary Margaret "Mimi" Mitchell Davis. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Jan 11-adopted by voice vote SR 15 (BR 1062) - D. Boswell Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Thomas "Red" Saltsman. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Jan 6-adopted by voice vote SR 16 (BR 1070) - D. Kelly Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of A.H. "Bubba" Robertson. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 17 (BR 938) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Charlie Sutton. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor Mar 3-adopted by voice vote SCR 18 (BR 1051) - D. Boswell, J. Rhoads, E. Scorsone Direct the Legislative Research Commission to create a task force to study the needs of grandparents raising their grandchildren and to develop an action plan to address their needs; require report on findings and recommendations no later than December 15, 2006. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 5-to Judiciary (S) SR 19 (BR 1050) - T. Buford Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Belva Hager. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 20 (BR 986) - T. Buford Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Timothy Bruce Frederick. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 21 (BR 167) - T. Shaughnessy Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of George Denis French. Jan 3-introduced in Senate Jan 4-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 4, 2006 SR 22 (BR 987) - C. Gibson Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Ensign Daniel Allen Trembula. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Senate Floor Jan 10-adopted by voice vote SR 23 (BR 1163) - T. Buford Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Sarah Winfrey Butts Crouse. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Senate Floor Jan 12-adopted by voice vote SJR 24 (BR 862) - J. Turner, R. Jones II, D. Mongiardo Direct the Transportation Cabinet to name a section of KY 317 in Letcher County the "Letcher County Coal Miners Highway," and erect appropriate signs. Jan 4-introduced in Senate Jan 6-to Transportation (S) Introduced Jan. 5, 2006 SR 25 (BR 1164) - R. Jones II, E. Worley, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, D. Harper Angel, R. Palmer II, D. Ridley, J. Turner Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Numia L. Bradley Pickle. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 26 (BR 1036) - K. Winters Adjourn the Senate in honor of Specialist Jason E. Ames. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Senate Floor Jan 13-adopted by voice vote SR 27 (BR 1019) - B. Guthrie Adjourn the Senate in honor of Specialist Michael R. Hayes. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Senate Floor Jan 30-adopted by voice vote SR 28 (BR 1035) - E. Tori Adjourn the Senate in honor of Sergeant Matthew L. Deckard. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Senate Floor Jan 10-adopted by voice vote SR 29 (BR 1020) - C. Gibson Adjourn the Senate in honor of Private First Class James W. Price. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Senate Floor Jan 10-adopted by voice vote SR 30 (BR 1034) - C. Gibson Adjourn the Senate in honor of Staff Sergeant William A. Allers III. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Senate Floor Jan 10-adopted by voice vote SR 31 (BR 1016) - C. Gibson Resolution memorializing Sergeant James A. Sherrill. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Senate Floor Jan 10-adopted by voice vote SR 32 (BR 1039) - R. Jones II Adjourn the Senate in honor of Sergeant Joseph M. Tackett. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 33 (BR 1017) - T. Shaughnessy, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, K. Stine, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Turner, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in honor of Sergeant David N. Wimberg. Jan 5-introduced in Senate Jan 9-to Senate Floor Jan 19-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 6, 2006 SCR 34 (BR 1099) - J. Rhoads, D. Mongiardo, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, D. Ridley, J. Turner, E. Worley Create task force of the Legislative Research Commission to study the issue of land availability to hunters. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Judiciary (S) SR 35 (BR 1018) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in honor of Sergeant Christopher W. Phelps. Jan 6-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor Jan 20-adopted by voice vote SR 36 (BR 1221) - D. Kelly Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Mary Orline Simpson Ballard. Jan 6-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor Jan 12-adopted by voice vote SR 37 (BR 1173) - E. Tori Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of the late Daniel James Bennett. Jan 6-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor Jan 10-adopted by voice vote SR 38 (BR 1196) - R. Jones II, E. Worley, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Turner, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters Honor the victims and express condolences to the families of the Sago Mine explosion in West Virginia. Jan 6-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 39 (BR 1122) - B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Chris Burke during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 40 (BR 1127) - B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Brad Wilkerson during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 41 (BR 1172) - B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Matt Ginter during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 42 (BR 1126) - B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Brandon Webb during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 43 (BR 1106) - B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Kevin Jarvis during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 44 (BR 1148) - B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Trever Miller during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor Jan 11-adopted by voice vote SR 45 (BR 1242) - B. Guthrie, A. Kerr Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Austin Kearns during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 46 (BR 1124) - B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Andy Green during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 47 (BR 1125) - B. Guthrie Jan 9-WITHDRAWN SR 48 (BR 1123) - B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Scott Downs during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 49 (BR 1128) - R. Sanders Jr, B. Guthrie, A. Kerr Honor former UK baseball coach Keith Madison. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 50 (BR 1121) - R. Sanders Jr, B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Joe Blanton during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 6-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 9, 2006 SR 51 (BR 1313) - B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and Major League Baseball player Matt Anderson during MLB Day in Frankfort ceremonies. Jan 9-introduced in Senate Jan 10-adopted by voice vote SR 52 (BR 1270) - D. Williams, E. Harris, R. Roeding, D. Thayer, J. Westwood Confirm the appointment of Kenneth Franklin Harper to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance for a term expiring August 15, 2009. Jan 9-introduced in Senate Jan 10-to State and Local Government (S) Jan 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 12-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 17, 2006 Jan 17-3rd reading, adopted 32-0 SR 53 (BR 1090) - G. Tapp Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Philip B. Austin. Jan 9-introduced in Senate Jan 11-to Senate Floor Jan 13-adopted by voice vote SR 54 (BR 1166) - R. Jones II, G. Neal, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, K. Stine, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Turner, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of the late Judith Paige Johnson. Jan 9-introduced in Senate Jan 11-to Senate Floor Jan 13-adopted by voice vote SR 55 (BR 1335) - B. Guthrie Honor Kentuckian and MLB baseball player Corey Hart. Jan 9-introduced in Senate Jan 10-adopted by voice vote SR 56 (BR 1203) - D. Williams Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of the late Lucy Rhoads Villines. Jan 9-introduced in Senate Jan 11-to Senate Floor SR 57 (BR 1200) - D. Williams Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of the late Dr. Maria Tuzzo Scorsone. Jan 9-introduced in Senate Jan 11-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 10, 2006 SR 58 (BR 1277) - D. Williams Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of the late Bertram Robert H. Stivers. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 59 (BR 1278) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in honor and memory of Rosa Parks. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 20-adopted by voice vote SR 60 (BR 1254) - D. Thayer Memorialize Robert D. Umphrey and adjourn the Senate in his honor. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Mar 22-adopted by voice vote SR 61 (BR 1165) - R. Jones II, E. Worley, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, D. Harper Angel, D. Mongiardo, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, E. Scorsone, T. Shaughnessy, J. Turner Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of the late Bryan Deskins. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 62 (BR 1323) - D. Williams, R. Palmer II Memorialize Harry David Varner. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor SR 63 (BR 1204) - W. Blevins Jr, J. Turner, C. Borders, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Tori, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Dr. John R. Duncan. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 64 (BR 1014) - R. Sanders Jr Adjourn the Senate in honor of Specialist Eric L. Toth. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 65 (BR 1298) - R. Sanders Jr Adjourning the Senate in honor of Sergeant Ryan J. Montgomery. Jan 10-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 11, 2006 SR 66 (BR 1227) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Lawrence Leroy Potts. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 13-adopted by voice vote SR 67 (BR 1228) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Gene T. Roberts. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote SR 68 (BR 1235) - E. Harris Memorialize William G. "Bill" Prewitt. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote SR 69 (BR 1237) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Roger Golden. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 19-adopted by voice vote SR 70 (BR 1234) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Patricia Manby. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 19-adopted by voice vote SR 71 (BR 1229) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Ruth Elizabeth Deibel. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 20-adopted by voice vote SR 72 (BR 1231) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Roy Kimberly Snell. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Mar 2-adopted by voice vote SR 73 (BR 1232) - E. Harris Jan 18-WITHDRAWN SR 74 (BR 1233) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of James L. Hannah. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 20-adopted by voice vote SR 75 (BR 1230) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Leslie C. Shively. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 25-adopted by voice vote SR 76 (BR 1236) - E. Harris Memorialize Robert McLean Nash. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 25-adopted by voice vote SR 77 (BR 1383) - J. Pendleton Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Katherine "Katie" Graham Peden. Jan 11-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 78 (BR 1378) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Norman Stanley Turner. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 31-adopted by voice vote SR 79 (BR 1358) - J. Denton, E. Tori Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Sydney Elizabeth Goodson. Jan 11-introduced in Senate Jan 12-to Senate Floor Jan 18-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 12, 2006 SR 80 (BR 1344) - J. Turner, D. Mongiardo, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, D. Harper Angel, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Vernon Chad "Hawk" Slone. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 81 (BR 1352) - J. Turner, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, D. Harper Angel, D. Mongiardo, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of George Lee Scott. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 82 (BR 1315) - D. Williams Memorialize Frieda Jarrett Casebier. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Senate Floor Apr 10-adopted by voice vote SR 83 (BR 1357) - E. Tori Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Hugh C. "Robbie" Robinson. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 84 (BR 1341) - D. Harper Angel, J. Pendleton, D. Boswell Adjourn the Senate in honor of Silver Star recipient, Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 85 (BR 1343) - D. Harper Angel, D. Boswell, J. Pendleton Adjourn the Senate in honor of Staff Sergeant Timothy F. Nein. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 86 (BR 1342) - D. Harper Angel, J. Pendleton, D. Boswell Adjourn the Senate in honor of Specialist Jason L. Mike. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 87 (BR 1175) - J. Denton, D. Seum, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, T. Shaughnessy, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Turner, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Officer Peter A. Grignon. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Senate Floor Feb 1-adopted by voice vote SR 88 (BR 1331) - G. Neal, D. Harper Angel Recognize the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Senate Floor Jan 20-adopted by voice vote SR 89 (BR 1334) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in honor of Marcel Williams. Jan 12-introduced in Senate Jan 13-to Senate Floor Feb 22-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 13, 2006 SR 90 (BR 1451) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in honor and memory of Rosa Parks. Jan 13-introduced in Senate Jan 17-to Senate Floor Feb 22-adopted by voice vote SR 91 (BR 1332) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in honor of Raoul Cunningham. Jan 13-introduced in Senate Jan 17-to Senate Floor Jan 20-adopted by voice vote SR 92 (BR 1333) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in honor of Dr. Samuel Robinson. Jan 13-introduced in Senate Jan 17-to Senate Floor Jan 20-adopted by voice vote SR 93 (BR 1408) - T. Buford Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Louvenia Lasure Douglas. Jan 13-introduced in Senate Jan 17-to Senate Floor Jan 20-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 17, 2006 SR 94 (BR 1492) - R. Roeding Recognize the third Saturday in May as Friedreich's Ataxia Awareness Day. Jan 17-introduced in Senate Jan 19-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, adopted 37-0 SCR 95 (BR 1433) - J. Westwood Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish subcommittee of the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue to study Kentucky's debt policies and practices; report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2006. Jan 17-introduced in Senate Jan 19-to State and Local Government (S) SR 96 (BR 1400) - W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, K. Stine Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Harold E. Kelley. Jan 17-introduced in Senate Jan 18-to Senate Floor Jan 19-adopted by voice vote SR 97 (BR 1407) - E. Worley, D. Harper Angel, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, T. Buford, R. Jones II, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, J. Turner Memorialize Mary Edith Saunders, and adjourn the Senate in her honor. Jan 17-introduced in Senate Jan 18-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 18, 2006 SCR 98 (BR 1359) - T. Buford Direct the Legislative Research Commission to study Kentucky's bicycling and pedestrian activities and options for increasing tourism related opportunities and improving public health through bicycling and pedestrian activity. Jan 18-introduced in Senate Jan 20-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, adopted 37-0 Feb 10-received in House Feb 13-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-taken from Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day Mar 21-3rd reading, adopted 97-0 Mar 22-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 23-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 91) SR 99 (BR 1530) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of John Richards. Jan 18-introduced in Senate Jan 19-to Senate Floor Jan 26-adopted by voice vote SR 100 (BR 168) - D. Mongiardo Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Joseph William McNeal. Jan 18-introduced in Senate Jan 19-to Senate Floor Jan 20-adopted by voice vote SR 101 (BR 929) - D. Kelly Urge the Transportation Cabinet to issue in 2009 a new general issue license plate honoring the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth. Jan 18-introduced in Senate Jan 20-to Transportation (S) Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 1-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 7-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; laid on clerk's desk Introduced Jan. 19, 2006 SCR 102 (BR 1139) - G. Neal Urge the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 676, the United States National Health Insurance Act. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 23-to Health and Welfare (S) SR 103 (BR 1505) - D. Boswell, D. Ridley, J. Rhoads Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Thomas W. Higdon. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 20-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SJR 104 (BR 1535) - J. Denton Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to implement Public Health 21 as a model for Kentucky's public health system in the twenty-first century, which uses best public health practices and enhances public health service delivery and accountability through public and private partnerships enabled by e-health technology; recognize and commend the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Department for Public Health for their leadership into the twenty-first century by embracing opportunities to improve the general well-being of Kentucky's citizens by enhancing the infrastructure; direct the cabinet to expand the implementation of e-health to improve the health of Kentucky's citizens; and require a report on Public Health 21 initiatives, projects, and progress to the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare through 2008. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 23-to Health and Welfare (S) SCR 105 (BR 928) - G. Neal Create a Task Force on Urban Violence; establish areas for study; mandate development of strategies; establish membership of task force; establish reporting date of task force. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 23-to State and Local Government (S) SR 106 (BR 1554) - D. Thayer, J. Westwood, R. Roeding Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Sylvan "Smitty" Smith. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 20-to Senate Floor Feb 21-adopted by voice vote SR 107 (BR 1548) - J. Westwood, G. Tapp, V. McGaha, R. Roeding, D. Thayer, E. Tori Memorialize the thirty-third anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion. Jan 19-introduced in Senate Jan 20-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 20, 2006 SR 108 (BR 1511) - D. Harper Angel, J. Pendleton, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, D. Ridley, E. Tori Adjourn the Senate in honor of Technical Sergeant Keary J. Miller. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor Jan 25-adopted by voice vote SR 109 (BR 1512) - R. Leeper Adjourn the Senate in honor of Ward Thomas upon the occasion of his one-hundredth birthday. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 110 (BR 1567) - E. Scorsone Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Mary Juanita Montgomery Fogle. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor Jan 25-adopted by voice vote SR 111 (BR 1207) - E. Scorsone Honor Mark Chellgren upon his retirement for his commitment to journalistic integrity and coverage of the General Assembly, and adjourn the Senate on his behalf. Jan 20-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to State and Local Government (S) Introduced Jan. 23, 2006 SR 112 (BR 1587) - T. Jensen, V. McGaha Honoring Kentucky's farmers and recognize February 2, 2006, as Food Checkout Day. Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor Feb 1-adopted by voice vote SR 113 (BR 1607) - T. Jensen Adjourn the Senate in honor of Sergeant First Class John D. Morton. Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 114 (BR 1380) - R. Jones II Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Cornelius Yates. Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 115 (BR 1551) - J. Pendleton Commend Kenneth H. Ashby for his years of service to agriculture. Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 116 (BR 1550) - J. Pendleton, G. Neal Honor Bernice Dickerson for her years of service to the citizen's of Adairville. Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 117 (BR 1508) - J. Rhoads, D. Boswell Honor Ohio County for its selection by the national organization America's Promise as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People in the United States. Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor Feb 27-adopted by voice vote SR 118 (BR 1608) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in honor of Sergeant First Class Jason L. Bishop. Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor Feb 8-adopted by voice vote SR 119 (BR 1553) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in honor of Donna Perry. Jan 23-introduced in Senate Jan 24-to Senate Floor Mar 3-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 24, 2006 SR 120 (BR 1642) - D. Williams, R. Palmer II Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Harry David Varner. Jan 24-introduced in Senate Jan 25-to Senate Floor Apr 10-adopted by voice vote SR 121 (BR 1617) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in honor of soul singing legend "Wicked" Wilson Pickett. Jan 24-introduced in Senate Jan 25-to Senate Floor Mar 23-adopted by voice vote SJR 122 (BR 1581) - J. Turner, R. Jones II Direct the Transportation Cabinet to Name KY 979 in Floyd County the Eula Hall Highway, and erect appropriate signs. Jan 24-introduced in Senate Jan 26-to Transportation (S) Introduced Jan. 25, 2006 SR 123 (BR 1506) - D. Harper Angel, T. Shaughnessy Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of N. Patrick Ising. Jan 25-introduced in Senate Jan 26-to Senate Floor Jan 31-adopted by voice vote SR 124 (BR 1683) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Ana Paula Reynoso. Jan 25-introduced in Senate Jan 26-to Senate Floor Jan 31-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 26, 2006 SR 125 (BR 1657) - R. Roeding Urge the Congressional delegation of the State of Kentucky to support class action and medical malpractice reform. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 30-to State and Local Government (S) SJR 126 (BR 1707) - G. Neal, D. Harper Angel, T. Shaughnessy Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate I-65 in Jefferson County as the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Highway. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 30-to Transportation (S) SR 127 (BR 1664) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in honor of Eboni Neal Cochran. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 27-to Senate Floor Feb 10-adopted by voice vote SR 128 (BR 1666) - C. Borders Jan 31-WITHDRAWN SR 129 (BR 1543) - D. Harper Angel, J. Denton, A. Kerr, K. Stine, E. Tori Adjourn the Senate in recognition of National Wear Red Day for Women, February 3, 2006. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 27-to Senate Floor Feb 3-adopted by voice vote SCR 130 (BR 1665) - T. Buford Encourage the Kentucky Heritage Council and Dry Stone Conservancy of Kentucky to document rock fences worthy of preservation and to develop standards for preservation and protection. Jan 26-introduced in Senate Jan 30-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading, adopted 37-0; received in House Mar 6-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Mar 15-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, adopted 97-0 Mar 22-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by President of the Senate Mar 23-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 92) Introduced Jan. 30, 2006 SR 131 (BR 1770) - D. Kelly Commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the Kentucky Nurses Association. Jan 30-introduced in Senate Jan 31-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 132 (BR 1672) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Leonard W. Gray, Sr. Jan 30-introduced in Senate Jan 31-to Senate Floor Feb 22-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 31, 2006 SR 133 (BR 1525) - J. Rhoads Adjourn the Senate in honor of Glema Mahr, advocate and benefactor for the arts in the Commonwealth, and recipient of the 2006 Milner Award. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 1-to Senate Floor Feb 9-adopted by voice vote SR 134 (BR 1515) - J. Rhoads Adjourn the Senate in honor of the Madionsville North Hopkins Marching Maroons, Grand Champions of the Kentucky Music Educators Association marching band competition. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 1-to Senate Floor Feb 15-adopted by voice vote SR 135 (BR 1526) - J. Rhoads Adjourn the Senate in honor of Don and Phil Everly, the Everly Brothers, recipients of the 2006 Milner Award. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 1-to Senate Floor Feb 9-adopted by voice vote SR 136 (BR 1747) - J. Denton, A. Kerr, C. Gibson, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, R. Leeper, G. Neal, J. Rhoads, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, K. Stine, G. Tapp, E. Tori, E. Worley Recognize January 2006 as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 8-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 137 (BR 1801) - C. Borders, T. Buford, D. Boswell Declare February 2, 2006, Kentucky Hospice Day. Jan 31-introduced in Senate; to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; adopted by voice vote SJR 138 (BR 1667) - D. Ridley, D. Boswell Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate Old US 60 near the town of Reed in Henderson County as the St. Augustine Church Road. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Transportation (S) SR 139 (BR 1811) - E. Scorsone, J. Carroll, T. Buford, A. Kerr Adjourn the Senate in honor of Kathy Lousignont. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 1-to Senate Floor Feb 15-adopted by voice vote SR 140 (BR 1810) - E. Scorsone, J. Carroll, T. Buford, A. Kerr Adjourn the Senate in honor of Stu Silberman. Jan 31-introduced in Senate Feb 1-to Senate Floor Feb 15-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 1, 2006 SR 141 (BR 1786) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of David R. Martin to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance for a term expiring December 9, 2009. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading, adopted 37-0 SR 142 (BR 1785) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Lea P. Goff to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance for a term expiring August 15, 2007. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SCR 143 (BR 1774) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Jason Brent Legg of Florence, Kentucky to the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board for a term expiring October 6, 2008. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to State and Local Government (S) SCR 144 (BR 1775) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Jeffrey Scott Jobe of Glasgow, Kentucky to the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board for a term expiring October 6, 2008. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to State and Local Government (S) SR 145 (BR 1776) - D. Williams Confirm the Governor's reappointment of James Delbert Morgan to Lottery Corporation Board of Directors for a term ending November 28, 2009. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SR 146 (BR 1784) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Teresa Hill as a commissioner and vice chair of the Public Service Commission. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 16-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SR 147 (BR 1781) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Jeanetta Lee Massey to the Kentucky Parole Board for a term expiring June 10, 2009. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to Judiciary (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SR 148 (BR 1779) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Patricia Ann Turpin to the Kentucky Parole Board for a term expiring June 30, 2006. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to Judiciary (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SR 149 (BR 1780) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of William Abney to the Kentucky Parole Board for a term expiring June 30, 2006. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to Judiciary (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SR 150 (BR 1782) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Verman Ray Winburn to the Kentucky Parole Board for a term expiring March 1, 2009. SR 150 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Make technical correction. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 20-reassigned to Judiciary (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 with Committee Substitute SR 151 (BR 1729) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Craig Dilger of Louisville to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance for a term expiring August 15, 2008. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading, adopted 37-0 SR 152 (BR 1652) - R. Roeding, D. Thayer, C. Borders, T. Buford, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, E. Harris, T. Jensen, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, R. Sanders Jr, D. Seum, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, E. Tori, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters Recognize February 6, 2006, as Ronald Reagan Day in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 16-3rd reading, adopted 34-0 SR 153 (BR 1838) - J. Carroll Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Maurice P. Carpenter. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Senate Floor Feb 3-adopted by voice vote SR 154 (BR 1809) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in memory and honor of Coretta Scott King. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Senate Floor Feb 22-adopted by voice vote SR 155 (BR 1812) - D. Kelly, K. Stine, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, T. Jensen, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Turner, J. Westwood, K. Winters Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Lewis P. Williams, public servant. Feb 1-introduced in Senate Feb 2-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 2, 2006 SR 156 (BR 1861) - A. Kerr Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Guy Greer. Feb 2-introduced in Senate Feb 3-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 3, 2006 SR 157 (BR 1824) - D. Mongiardo, J. Turner, R. Jones II, D. Ridley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Edwin Pennington. Feb 3-introduced in Senate Feb 6-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 7, 2006 SR 158 (BR 1841) - W. Blevins Jr Adjourn the Senate in honor of Langley Franklin. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 8-to Senate Floor Feb 16-adopted by voice vote SJR 159 (BR 122) - R. Jones II Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate KY 3220 in Pike County as the Forest Stanley Thruway and erect appropriate signs. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Transportation (S) SJR 160 (BR 894) - R. Jones II Direct the Division of Historic Properties to display a plaque honoring the Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs in the New State Capitol. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) SR 161 (BR 1873) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Marvin "Moogie" Reed Feese. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 8-to Senate Floor Feb 10-adopted by voice vote SR 162 (BR 1773) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Ann O. Cornette to the Kentucky Housing Corporation Board of Directors. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SJR 163 (BR 924) - R. Jones II, J. Turner Direct the Transportation Cabinet to name the bridge over Sycamore Creek on Kentucky Route 197 the "John Wess Sanders Memorial Bridge"; erect appropriate signs. Feb 7-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Transportation (S) Introduced Feb. 8, 2006 SR 164 (BR 1909) - D. Kelly Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Kendra Shay Elswick. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Senate Floor Feb 10-adopted by voice vote SR 165 (BR 1917) - J. Carroll Adjourn the Senate in honor of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4075. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Senate Floor Feb 10-adopted by voice vote SR 166 (BR 1910) - J. Turner, R. Jones II, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Theodore Edmonds. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Senate Floor Feb 10-adopted by voice vote SR 167 (BR 1911) - J. Turner, R. Jones II, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Roxie Smith. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Senate Floor Feb 10-adopted by voice vote SR 168 (BR 1925) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Milton Carl Stoess. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Senate Floor Feb 10-adopted by voice vote SR 169 (BR 1684) - D. Boswell, R. Leeper, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, T. Buford, J. Carroll, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, D. Seum, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Turner, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in honor of Fred Bradley and William "Buff" Bradley. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Senate Floor Feb 13-adopted by voice vote SR 170 (BR 1449) - R. Leeper Honor Paducah St. Mary Boys' Golf Team, 2005 KHSAA Champions. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Senate Floor Feb 15-adopted by voice vote SR 171 (BR 1876) - G. Neal A Resolution honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Senate Floor Feb 10-adopted by voice vote SR 172 (BR 1912) - J. Turner, R. Jones II, C. Borders, D. Boswell, D. Harper Angel, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Rudy Gene Robinette. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 9-to Senate Floor Feb 10-adopted by voice vote SJR 173 (BR 1893) - J. Carroll, E. Scorsone, E. Harris, A. Kerr Designate the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Inc., as the official Aviation Museum of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Feb 8-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Transportation (S) Introduced Feb. 9, 2006 SR 174 (BR 1920) - J. Pendleton Adjourn the Senate in honor of Clara Elizabeth McCuiston. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Senate Floor Feb 14-adopted by voice vote SR 175 (BR 1878) - J. Pendleton Recognize Guthrie, Kentucky as the official birthplace of the Planters Protective Association. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 13-to Senate Floor Feb 14-adopted by voice vote SJR 176 (BR 1850) - J. Denton, E. Scorsone Direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to apply to participate in any pay-for-performance demonstrations to improve the quality of long-term care that are solicited by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; encourage the cabinet to explore opportunities to participate in federal Medicaid pay-for-performance demonstrations that would provide financial incentives to nursing facilities for improvements in outcomes of care. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 13-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Feb 24-received in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, adopted 94-0 Mar 17-received in Senate Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 161) SR 177 (BR 1927) - T. Buford Declare February 9, 2006 as First Responder Day in Kentucky. Feb 9-introduced in Senate; adopted by voice vote SR 178 (BR 1946) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Edith Catherine "Kay" Livingood. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Senate Floor Feb 21-adopted by voice vote SR 179 (BR 1857) - G. Neal, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, D. Harper Angel, J. Pendleton, E. Scorsone Call for the President and Federal Government to keep their commitment to rebuild the city of New Orleans. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 13-to State and Local Government (S) SR 180 (BR 1908) - J. Turner, D. Kelly, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, D. Harper Angel, R. Jones II, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, R. Roeding, E. Worley Honor Kentuckian and PGA Tour Winner J. B. Holmes. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Senate Floor Feb 16-adopted by voice vote SR 181 (BR 1840) - W. Blevins Jr, D. Harper Angel, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, J. Denton, E. Harris, A. Kerr, G. Neal, J. Pendleton, D. Ridley, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, J. Turner, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in honor of Judge George W. Davis, III. Feb 9-introduced in Senate Feb 10-to Senate Floor Introduced Feb. 10, 2006 SR 182 (BR 1926) - E. Harris Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Joy Post Bennett. Feb 10-introduced in Senate Feb 13-to Senate Floor Feb 27-adopted by voice vote SCR 183 (BR 899) - J. Denton Direct the Program Review and Investigations Committee to study, evaluate, and make recommendations to improve the efficiency of the executive branch administrative hearings process; declare emergency. Feb 10-introduced in Senate Feb 14-to State and Local Government (S) Introduced Feb. 13, 2006 SJR 184 (BR 1916) - K. Stine Encourage the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish the Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council; establish membership and permit the creation of subcommittees of the council; require the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service to perform the administrative functions of the council; establish the duties of the council; require the council to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by September 1 of each year; require all appropriate executive, judicial, and legislative branch agencies to cooperate with the council. Feb 13-introduced in Senate Feb 15-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading, adopted 37-0; received in House Mar 6-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 10-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, adopted 100-0; received in Senate Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 162) SR 185 (BR 1964) - V. McGaha Honor the 2006 Career and Technical Education Week. Feb 13-introduced in Senate Feb 14-laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; adopted by voice vote SR 186 (BR 1904) - W. Blevins Jr, J. Turner, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, R. Jones II, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, J. Pendleton, D. Ridley, R. Sanders Jr, T. Shaughnessy, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in honor of Private First Class Scott A. Messer. Feb 13-introduced in Senate Feb 14-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 187 (BR 2061) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Zelda Hamilton. Feb 13-introduced in Senate Feb 14-laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; adopted by voice vote SR 188 (BR 1989) - J. Turner, J. Carroll, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Clifford B. Latta. Feb 13-introduced in Senate Feb 14-to Senate Floor Feb 15-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 14, 2006 SR 189 (BR 2029) - J. Pendleton Adjourn the Senate in honor of the Kentucky Association of County Agricultural Agents. Feb 14-introduced in Senate; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; adopted by voice vote SJR 190 (BR 1967) - G. Tapp Name the new Shelbyville by-pass "Freedom Way." Feb 14-introduced in Senate Feb 16-to Transportation (S) Introduced Feb. 15, 2006 SR 191 (BR 2045) - R. Roeding Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Grace "CeCe" Cecelia Collins. Feb 15-introduced in Senate Feb 16-to Senate Floor Feb 17-adopted by voice vote SR 192 (BR 2218) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Andrew G. Turner, Sr. Feb 15-introduced in Senate Feb 16-to Senate Floor Feb 17-adopted by voice vote SR 193 - See Introductions on April 10, 2006. Introduced Feb. 16, 2006 SR 194 (BR 2291) - D. Mongiardo Honor Appalachian Regional Healthcare on its 50th Anniversary. Feb 16-introduced in Senate Feb 17-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 195 (BR 2230) - J. Carroll, D. Kelly Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Kenneth "Ken" Woodrow Hart. Feb 16-introduced in Senate Feb 17-to Senate Floor Feb 24-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 17, 2006 SR 196 (BR 2247) - E. Scorsone Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Frederic D. Ogden. Feb 17-introduced in Senate Feb 21-to Senate Floor Mar 3-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 21, 2006 SR 197 (BR 2404) - V. McGaha, K. Winters Recognize Kentucky's Independent Colleges and Universities on Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Feb 21-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor Feb 22-adopted by voice vote SCR 198 (BR 1522) - E. Scorsone Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish an Administrative Hearings Process Task Force to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current administrative hearings process and to study the feasibility of creating a central panel for administrative hearings; designate membership; require submission of report by September 1, 2007. Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to State and Local Government (S) SJR 199 (BR 2337) - J. Westwood Direct the Office of Education Accountability, under the direction of the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee, to conduct a study of the Kentucky Department of Education's reporting of scores required by the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; require the OEA to submit a draft report to the subcommittee by September 1; upon approval of the subcommittee the final report shall be forwarded to the Interim Joint Committee on Education and the Legislative Research Commission. Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to Education (S) SR 200 (BR 2494) - G. Neal Extend to the Governor of the Commonwealth every wish for a full and speedy recovery. Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 22-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SJR 201 (BR 1571) - J. Turner Direct the Transportation Cabinet to name the bridge on Kentucky Route 80 at the entrance to Langley in Floyd County the "Ralph Owens Memorial Bridge," and erect the appropriate signs. Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to Transportation (S) SJR 202 (BR 1569) - J. Turner Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the bridge on KY route 3 at the Big Sandy River crossing, and erect the proper signs. Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to Transportation (S) SJR 203 (BR 1570) - J. Turner Direct the Transportation Cabinet to Name the Cliff Bridge in Floyd County the Bert T. Combs Memorial Bridge, and erect the appropriate signs. Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to Transportation (S) SJR 204 (BR 1572) - J. Turner Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the bridge at the intersection of KY Route 80 and KY Route 122 the "Truman Messer Bridge," and erect the proper signs. Feb 21-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to Transportation (S) SJR 205 (BR 1573) - J. Turner Feb 27-WITHDRAWN SR 206 (BR 2486) - J. Carroll, E. Scorsone, W. Blevins Jr Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Louie Mack. Feb 21-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor Feb 22-adopted by voice vote SR 207 (BR 2500) - D. Williams, D. Kelly, E. Worley, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, P. Clark, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Turner, J. Westwood, K. Winters The Senate extends to Governor Ernie Fletcher every wish for a full and speedy recovery. Feb 21-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 22, 2006 SR 208 (BR 2477) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Robert "Bob" Lewis. Feb 22-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to Senate Floor Mar 23-adopted by voice vote SR 209 (BR 2217) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in honor of Dr. T. Vaughn Walker. Feb 22-introduced in Senate Feb 23-to Senate Floor Feb 27-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 23, 2006 SR 210 (BR 2497) - T. Buford Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Earl Hubert Lewallen. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Senate Floor Feb 27-adopted by voice vote SR 211 (BR 2493) - D. Williams, C. Borders, J. Denton, A. Kerr Urge the development of a cohesive statewide system of stroke care. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 27-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SR 212 (BR 2492) - J. Turner, D. Harper Angel, W. Blevins Jr, J. Rhoads Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Vida Collins Stumbo. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Senate Floor Mar 2-adopted by voice vote SR 213 (BR 2495) - E. Worley, J. Pendleton Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Daisy M. Gilbert. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 214 (BR 2505) - J. Turner, D. Boswell, J. Rhoads Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Talt Johnson. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Senate Floor Feb 28-adopted by voice vote SR 215 (BR 2504) - J. Turner, D. Boswell, D. Harper Angel, D. Ridley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Ralph "Hack" Thornsbury. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Senate Floor Mar 2-adopted by voice vote SR 216 (BR 1611) - W. Blevins Jr Adjourn the Senate in honor of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. Feb 23-introduced in Senate Feb 24-to Senate Floor Mar 2-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 24, 2006 SR 217 (BR 1640) - R. Palmer II Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Wayne Shumate. Feb 24-introduced in Senate Feb 27-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 27, 2006 SR 218 (BR 2508) - R. Roeding Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Barry Jennings Brann. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Feb 28-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 219 (BR 2514) - T. Shaughnessy Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Alpha Marie Hammonds French. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Feb 28-to Senate Floor Mar 6-adopted by voice vote SR 220 (BR 2516) - E. Scorsone Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of William Ray Holt. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Feb 28-to Senate Floor Mar 3-adopted by voice vote SR 221 (BR 2506) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Roy Chapman. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Feb 28-to Senate Floor Mar 23-adopted by voice vote SR 222 (BR 2509) - E. Worley, J. Pendleton Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of George Overstreet Spoonamore, III. Feb 27-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor Feb 28-adopted by voice vote SR 223 (BR 2521) - J. Turner Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Rosetta Hall. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Feb 28-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 224 (BR 2502) - J. Carroll Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Phyllis Payton Warren. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Feb 28-to Senate Floor Mar 1-adopted by voice vote SR 225 (BR 2519) - D. Williams, D. Kelly, E. Worley The Senate honors and commends Kentucky Harvest. Feb 27-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SJR 226 (BR 2201) - J. Turner Direct the Transportation Cabinet to name the bridge on Kentucky Route 979 and US 23 in Floyd County the "Paul R. Gearheart Bridge," and erect the appropriate signs. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Mar 1-to Transportation (S) SR 227 (BR 2518) - W. Blevins Jr, J. Carroll Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Dr. James Milton Smith. Feb 27-introduced in Senate Feb 28-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 28, 2006 SJR 228 (BR 2332) - R. Sanders Jr, B. Guthrie Recognize the Kentucky Mesonet as the official source of climatological observations for the state. Feb 28-introduced in Senate Mar 2-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 3-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading; returned to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill Mar 13-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Mar 15-received in House Mar 17-to Education (H); posting waived; posted in committee Mar 20-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 21-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, adopted 97-0 Mar 24-received in Senate; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 163) SCR 229 (BR 2443) - D. Seum Mar 3-WITHDRAWN SJR 230 (BR 2414) - R. Jones II Direct the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for emergency action plans for high or significant hazard impoundment dams. Feb 28-introduced in Senate Mar 2-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) SJR 231 (BR 1825) - T. Jensen Reject proposed creation of Rule 406 habit, routine practice; reject proposed amendment to Rule 407, "Subsequent and remedial measures," of the Rules of Evidence as adopted by the Supreme Court of Kentucky; urge court to make no change in Rule 407. Feb 28-introduced in Senate Mar 2-to Judiciary (S) Introduced Mar. 1, 2006 SJR 232 (BR 2054) - B. Guthrie Direct the study of issues relating to the issuance of driver's licenses and the implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005; require the Transportation Cabinet secretary to appoint a panel for the study; provide that the Transportation Cabinet, Justice Cabinet, and Administrative Office of the Courts jointly conduct the study; require a report to be developed by September 30, 2006. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Transportation (S) SR 233 (BR 1723) - J. Carroll Adjourn the Senate in honor of Alice Ann Carter upon the occasion of her retirement from the staff of the Legislative Research Commission. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 2-to Senate Floor Mar 3-adopted by voice vote SR 234 (BR 2532) - J. Carroll Adjourn the Senate in honor of Joseph M. Alsip. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 2-to Senate Floor Mar 3-adopted by voice vote SR 235 (BR 2529) - J. Denton Adjourn the Senate in honor of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 2-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SCR 236 (BR 2511) - W. Blevins Jr, D. Harper Angel, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, P. Clark, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, D. Mongiardo, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, J. Turner, E. Worley Urge the President of the United States and members of Congress to take all necessary action to prohibit the sale of U.S. ports to Dubai Ports World, a state-owned entity of the United Arab Emirates. Mar 1-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to State and Local Government (S) Introduced Mar. 2, 2006 SR 237 (BR 2525) - T. Jensen, R. Stivers II Adjourn the Senate in honor of Congressman Hal Rogers as he celebrates 25 years of service in the United States House of Representatives. Mar 2-introduced in Senate Mar 3-laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; adopted by voice vote SR 238 (BR 469) - R. Sanders Jr Request LRC to study method by which siting decisions are made for electric transmission lines. SR 238 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, R. Sanders Jr) - Provide that the Program Review and Investigations Committee is requested to conduct the study in replacement of provision that the Legislative Research Commission request the Program Review and Investigations Committee conduct the study. SCA (2/Title, R. Sanders Jr) - Make title amendment. Mar 2-introduced in Senate Mar 6-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendments (1) and (2-title) Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 with committee amendments (1) and (2-title) SR 239 (BR 2545) - D. Kelly Adjourn the Senate in loving honor and memory of Lucy Marie O'Daniel. Mar 2-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Senate Floor Mar 6-adopted by voice vote SR 240 (BR 2537) - W. Blevins Jr, D. Harper Angel, R. Jones II, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, P. Clark, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, E. Harris, T. Jensen, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Turner, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of our friend and former colleague Ron Cyrus. Mar 2-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Senate Floor Mar 6-adopted by voice vote SR 241 (BR 2527) - D. Harper Angel, D. Boswell, W. Blevins Jr, P. Clark, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, T. Shaughnessy, J. Turner, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Marjorie Linton Haley Dangelo. Mar 2-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 242 (BR 2548) - D. Harper Angel, P. Clark, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, E. Harris, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, T. Shaughnessy, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Westwood, K. Winters Honor Laura Reynolds and adjourn the Senate on her behalf in honor of her coronation as Ms Wheelchair Kentucky 2006. Mar 2-introduced in Senate Mar 3-to Senate Floor Mar 10-adopted by voice vote SR 243 (BR 374) - T. Shaughnessy Recommend a review of local agencies, authorities, commissions, and special districts as prescribed by the Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government. Mar 2-introduced in Senate Mar 6-to State and Local Government (S) Introduced Mar. 6, 2006 SR 244 (BR 2557) - T. Buford Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Sam Harold O'Connell. Mar 6-introduced in Senate Mar 7-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 245 (BR 2550) - G. Neal, D. Harper Angel Welcome Governor Fletcher home and wish him an expeditious recovery. Mar 6-introduced in Senate Mar 7-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 246 (BR 2538) - J. Turner Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Darrell Randell Platkus. Mar 6-introduced in Senate Mar 7-to Senate Floor Mar 8-adopted by voice vote SR 247 (BR 1306) - A. Kerr Adjourn the Senate in honor of Forrest and Barbara Hahn. Mar 6-introduced in Senate Mar 7-to Senate Floor Mar 10-adopted by voice vote SR 248 (BR 2551) - A. Kerr Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of James Preston Melton, Jr. Mar 6-introduced in Senate Mar 7-to Senate Floor Mar 10-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 7, 2006 SR 249 (BR 2559) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in memory and honor of Ann Braden. Mar 7-introduced in Senate Mar 8-to Senate Floor Mar 9-adopted by voice vote SR 250 (BR 2560) - E. Tori Mar 9-WITHDRAWN SR 251 (BR 2573) - W. Blevins Jr, D. Harper Angel, C. Borders, D. Boswell, J. Turner Adjourn the Senate in recognition of the Morehead State University cheerleaders upon claiming their 21st national cheerleading title. Mar 7-introduced in Senate Mar 8-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 8, 2006 SR 252 (BR 2582) - E. Tori Salute the North Hardin High School Wind Symphony. Mar 8-introduced in Senate Mar 9-adopted by voice vote SR 253 (BR 2580) - J. Pendleton Recognize Kentucky's 4-H members as they participate in "4-H: A Capital Experience." Mar 8-introduced in Senate Mar 9-adopted by voice vote SR 254 (BR 2572) - D. Seum, D. Thayer, R. Roeding Request the Program Review and Investigations Committee to study public-private partnerships to operate transportation facilities. Mar 8-introduced in Senate Mar 10-to Transportation (S) SR 255 (BR 2531) - R. Jones II Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Russell "Rusty" Allen Reed. Mar 8-introduced in Senate Mar 9-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 256 (BR 2510) - W. Blevins Jr, D. Harper Angel, J. Carroll, R. Jones II, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, E. Scorsone, T. Shaughnessy, J. Turner, E. Worley Urge the Congress of the United States not to approve the impending land sales in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Mar 8-introduced in Senate Mar 10-to State and Local Government (S) Introduced Mar. 9, 2006 SR 257 (BR 2555) - T. Buford Mar 24-WITHDRAWN SR 258 (BR 2579) - R. Palmer II Honor and adjourn the Senate in honor of Taps in Motion for having won the title of "Junior Challenge National Champions" at the Clogging Champions of America Showdown of Champions. Mar 9-introduced in Senate Mar 10-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 259 (BR 2569) - T. Jensen Adjourn the Senate in honor of Sheriff Rodney Coffey and the Menifee County Sheriff's Department, Captain Richard Franklin, UNITE Officers Jason Perry and James Botts, and the citizens of Menifee County for their extraordinary relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Mar 9-introduced in Senate Mar 10-to Senate Floor Mar 14-adopted by voice vote SR 260 (BR 2535) - E. Scorsone, A. Kerr, T. Buford, J. Carroll Honor Mickie DeMoss, 2006 SEC Coach of the Year. Mar 9-introduced in Senate Mar 10-to Senate Floor Mar 15-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 13, 2006 SR 261 (BR 2556) - T. Buford Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Jerry Wayne Underwood. Mar 13-introduced in Senate Mar 14-to Senate Floor Mar 16-adopted by voice vote SR 262 (BR 2591) - T. Buford Adjourn the Senate in honor of Master Sergeant Clinton Wayne Cubert. Mar 13-introduced in Senate Mar 14-to Senate Floor Mar 16-adopted by voice vote SR 263 (BR 2583) - G. Neal Memorialize Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks. Mar 13-introduced in Senate Mar 14-to Senate Floor Mar 23-adopted by voice vote SR 264 (BR 2563) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in honor of Chris McCarron, horse racing legend. Mar 13-introduced in Senate Mar 14-to Senate Floor Mar 16-adopted by voice vote SR 265 (BR 2578) - J. Turner, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, D. Harper Angel, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Paul T. Marsillett. Mar 13-introduced in Senate Mar 14-to Senate Floor Mar 16-adopted by voice vote SR 266 (BR 2570) - J. Turner, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, D. Harper Angel Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Eunice Mae Allen. Mar 13-introduced in Senate Mar 14-to Senate Floor Mar 15-adopted by voice vote SR 267 (BR 2595) - W. Blevins Jr, J. Turner, C. Borders, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, T. Jensen, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, D. Mongiardo, J. Pendleton, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, R. Stivers II, D. Williams, K. Winters Commend and adjourn the Senate in honor of Otto Ingram on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Mar 13-introduced in Senate Mar 14-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 14, 2006 SR 268 (BR 2607) - J. Denton Declare March 2006 as kidney disease and organ donation month in Kentucky; encourage the health care community to work collaboratively with advocates in the fight against kidney disease and in the development of a plan for early identification and treatment, evaluation of new testing and treatment options, targeting of high-risk populations, and management of patients with chronic kidney disease. Mar 14-introduced in Senate Mar 15-to Senate Floor Mar 16-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 15, 2006 SR 269 (BR 2452) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Robert Glenn Jennings as executive director of the Office of Insurance. Mar 15-introduced in Senate Mar 16-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 20-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SR 270 (BR 1783) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Jack C. Smith to the Personnel Board for a term ending January 1, 2009, replacing Joy A. Moore. Mar 15-introduced in Senate Mar 17-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SR 271 (BR 1790) - D. Williams Confirm the reappointment of Donna H. Terry as an administrative law judge in the Office of Workers' Claims for a term expiring December 31, 2009. Mar 15-introduced in Senate Mar 17-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, adopted 37-0-1 SR 272 (BR 2562) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of Jennifer B. Reed to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2009. Mar 15-introduced in Senate Mar 17-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SR 273 (BR 2561) - D. Williams Confirm the appointment of John C. Miller to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance Authority for a term expiring December 31, 2009. Mar 15-introduced in Senate Mar 17-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 SR 274 (BR 2608) - V. McGaha, D. Williams Honor and support Congressman Hal Rogers in his efforts to secure a federal bioterrorism laboratory in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Mar 15-introduced in Senate Mar 16-to Senate Floor Mar 17-adopted by voice vote SR 275 (BR 2541) - G. Neal Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Amy Jane Camp Hamilton. Mar 15-introduced in Senate Mar 16-to Senate Floor Mar 21-adopted by voice vote SR 276 (BR 2593) - W. Blevins Jr, J. Turner, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, P. Clark, D. Harper Angel, R. Jones II, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, D. Ridley, T. Shaughnessy, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Dixie Lee Pruitt Swift. Mar 15-introduced in Senate Mar 16-to Senate Floor Mar 20-adopted by voice vote SR 277 (BR 2610) - D. Boswell, C. Gibson, W. Blevins Jr, J. Carroll, D. Harper Angel, R. Leeper, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, E. Scorsone, K. Winters Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Linda Clark Winchell. Mar 15-introduced in Senate Mar 16-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 16, 2006 SR 278 (BR 2613) - T. Shaughnessy Commend the University of Louisville's James Graham Brown Cancer Center on its successful fundraising campaign and the University of Kentucky's Markey Cancer Center on its rural provider network. Mar 16-introduced in Senate Mar 20-to Health and Welfare (S) SR 279 (BR 2605) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in honor of KCD, Inc., for the selection of their program design by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts for the 78th annual Academy Awards held March 5, 2006, in Hollywood, California. Mar 16-introduced in Senate Mar 17-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 280 (BR 2590) - E. Worley, B. Guthrie Resolution honoring Eastern Kentucky University's College of Education and Western Kentucky University's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Mar 16-introduced in Senate Mar 17-to Senate Floor Mar 23-adopted by voice vote SR 281 (BR 2604) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Sam Rubin. Mar 16-introduced in Senate Mar 17-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 17, 2006 SR 282 (BR 2615) - R. Roeding, J. Westwood, K. Stine, D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Margaret Leslie Humpert. Mar 17-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SCR 283 (BR 2619) - P. Clark, J. Pendleton, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, D. Harper Angel, G. Neal, J. Rhoads, E. Scorsone, T. Shaughnessy, J. Turner, K. Winters Urge the U.S. Congress to intervene in the national economic situation, increasing jobs in national infrastructure and supporting the U.S. automotive and related industries. Mar 17-introduced in Senate Mar 21-to State and Local Government (S) SR 284 (BR 2627) - R. Palmer II Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Florence Jeannette Abbott Pasley. Mar 17-introduced in Senate Mar 20-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 285 (BR 2628) - R. Palmer II Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Lindbergh Pasley. Mar 17-introduced in Senate Mar 20-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 286 (BR 2618) - R. Stivers II Support administration efforts to have the FutureGen clean coal generation project in Kentucky. Mar 17-introduced in Senate Mar 20-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 20, 2006 SR 287 (BR 2606) - J. Carroll Adjourn the Senate in honor of Charles Edward Taylor, the Aircraft Maintenance Technicians of Kentucky, and designating May 24th as "Aviation Maintenance Technician Day." Mar 20-introduced in Senate Mar 21-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 288 (BR 2623) - J. Turner Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Nellie Boling Webb. Mar 20-introduced in Senate Mar 21-to Senate Floor Mar 22-adopted by voice vote SR 289 (BR 2609) - R. Jones II, J. Turner, W. Blevins Jr, D. Boswell, J. Carroll, P. Clark, D. Harper Angel, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, E. Scorsone, T. Shaughnessy, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in honor of Nora Tackett Jones upon the occasion of the ninetieth anniversary of her birth. Mar 20-introduced in Senate Mar 21-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 290 (BR 2654) - D. Williams Confirmed the reappointment of John A. Gardner to the Workers' Compensation Board for a term expiring January 4, 2010. Mar 20-introduced in Senate Mar 21-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, adopted 37-0-1 Introduced Mar. 21, 2006 SR 291 (BR 2614) - W. Blevins Jr, D. Mongiardo, J. Turner, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, A. Kerr, G. Neal, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, K. Winters, E. Worley Commend and adjourn the Senate in honor of Company B, 206th Engineer Battalion, Kentucky National Guard. Mar 21-introduced in Senate Mar 22-laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; adopted by voice vote SR 292 (BR 2652) - C. Borders Honor Russell High School, 2006 Governor's Cup State Champions. Mar 21-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 293 (BR 2634) - T. Buford Adjourn the Senate in honor of Hester Hunt. Mar 21-introduced in Senate Mar 22-to Senate Floor Mar 23-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 22, 2006 SR 294 (BR 2644) - R. Palmer II Adjourn the Senate in honor of Deputy Sheriff Ricky Estes and the Clark County Sheriff's Department for actions taken on December 9, 2005, resulting in the rescue of two young Clark County brothers. Mar 22-introduced in Senate Mar 23-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 295 (BR 2671) - C. Gibson Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Jesse "Reg" Reginald Dudley. Mar 22-introduced in Senate; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; adopted by voice vote SR 296 (BR 2656) - T. Shaughnessy, J. Denton Honor Jeffersontown HS Boys' Basketball Team, 2006 KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Champions. Mar 22-introduced in Senate Mar 23-laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; adopted by voice vote SR 297 (BR 2665) - J. Turner, R. Jones II Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Jack Hyden. Mar 22-introduced in Senate Mar 23-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 298 (BR 2675) - D. Kelly Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Satenik N. O'Donnell. Mar 22-introduced in Senate Mar 23-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 299 (BR 2648) - J. Carroll, D. Williams Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Livingston Vernon Taylor, consummate gentleman, esteemed reporter, and public servant. Mar 22-introduced in Senate Mar 23-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote SR 300 (BR 2643) - J. Carroll, D. Boswell, J. Rhoads Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Helen Pulliam Price. Mar 22-introduced in Senate Mar 23-to Senate Floor Mar 24-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 23, 2006 SR 301 (BR 2649) - R. Stivers II Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Roger Gullett. Mar 23-introduced in Senate Mar 24-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 302 (BR 2683) - T. Buford Endorse the establishment of an acute care hospital in Jessamine County. Mar 23-introduced in Senate Mar 24-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 303 (BR 2681) - J. Westwood Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Daphne Wells. Mar 23-introduced in Senate Mar 24-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 304 (BR 2646) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Sergeant Kevin D. Spille. Mar 23-introduced in Senate Mar 24-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 305 (BR 2680) - G. Neal Commend and honor the Kentucky National Guard for its response to Hurricane Katrina. Mar 23-introduced in Senate Mar 24-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote SR 306 (BR 2678) - G. Tapp Adjourn the Senate in honor of Scott Robinson Smith, Chief of Staff for the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet. Mar 23-introduced in Senate Mar 24-to Senate Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 24, 2006 SR 307 (BR 2669) - C. Gibson Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Edward Allen Sturgeon. Mar 24-introduced in Senate Apr 10-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 308 (BR 2676) - C. Gibson Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Ronald Hudson. Mar 24-introduced in Senate Apr 10-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 309 (BR 2686) - R. Stivers II Urge the Public Service Commission to promote Advanced Clean Coal Technologies. Mar 24-introduced in Senate Apr 10-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 310 (BR 1788) - D. Williams Confirm the reappointment of John Barry Coleman as an administrative law judge in the Office of Workers' Claims for a term expiring December 31, 2009. Mar 24-introduced in Senate Apr 10-to Senate Floor; to State and Local Government (S); reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; adopted 37-0-1 SR 311 (BR 2688) - J. Denton Honor the staff of the Health and Welfare Committee. Mar 24-introduced in Senate Apr 10-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 312 (BR 2687) - G. Neal Honor the 2005-2006 University of Louisville Men's Basketball team. Mar 24-introduced in Senate Apr 10-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 313 (BR 2693) - J. Turner Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Melva Stumbo Tackett. Mar 24-introduced in Senate Apr 10-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 314 (BR 2692) - J. Turner Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Lezzie Beth Johnson Hamilton. Mar 24-introduced in Senate Apr 10-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 315 (BR 2631) - J. Turner, R. Jones II Adjourn the Senate in honor of the Johnson County Middle School academic team and its victory in the 2006 Governor's Cup academic competition. Mar 24-introduced in Senate Apr 10-to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote Introduced Apr. 10, 2006 SR 193 (BR 2133) - J. Turner, W. Blevins Jr, D. Harper Angel, R. Jones II Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Clivan Caudill. Apr 10-introduced in Senate; to Senate Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 316 (BR 2690) - G. Tapp Recognize April 29th as "Dale Earnhardt Day." Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 317 (BR 2704) - J. Denton Apr 11-WITHDRAWN SR 318 (BR 2696) - A. Kerr Urge the Kentucky Congressional delegation to support legislation for the extension of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 319 (BR 2711) - J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, D. Boswell, T. Buford, J. Carroll, P. Clark, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, R. Jones II, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, R. Leeper, V. McGaha, D. Mongiardo, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, R. Roeding, E. Scorsone, D. Seum, T. Shaughnessy, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, D. Thayer, E. Tori, J. Turner, J. Westwood, D. Williams, K. Winters, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of our late friend and colleague, Richard "Dick" Adams. Apr 10-introduced in Senate; laid on clerk's desk; adopted by voice vote SR 320 (BR 2708) - P. Clark Honor the Auburndale Elementary School Basketball Team. Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 321 (BR 2705) - P. Clark Honor the Iroquois High School Raiders Girls Basketball team. Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 322 (BR 2663) - J. Carroll Salute Dollie Wilson for her years of dedicated service to the General Assembly, state government, and the people of the Commonwealth. Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 323 (BR 2719) - D. Kelly Recommend that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services update the Department of Community Based Services by employing modern technology, business processes, and evidenced-based practice to improve customer access, data integrity, processing accuracy, and accountability to taxpayers and the General Assembly. Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 324 (BR 2713) - G. Neal, D. Harper Angel, P. Clark Adjourn the Senate in honor of the life of George Barry Bingham, Jr. Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 325 (BR 2714) - C. Borders Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Harriet S. Kaplan. Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 326 (BR 2699) - R. Jones II Support efforts to protect the waters of eastern Kentucky from the effects of mine water discharge in Virginia by CONSOL Energy. Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 327 (BR 2718) - R. Leeper, K. Winters Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of James Fredrick "Fred" Paxton. Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote SR 328 (BR 2701) - D. Thayer Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Leota Atha Derringer. Apr 10-introduced in Senate Apr 11-adopted by voice vote Introduced Apr. 11, 2006 SR 329 (BR 2698) - W. Blevins Jr, C. Borders, J. Carroll, P. Clark, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, D. Harper Angel, E. Harris, T. Jensen, R. Leeper, G. Neal, R. Palmer II, J. Pendleton, J. Rhoads, D. Ridley, R. Stivers II, J. Turner, K. Winters, E. Worley Adjourn the Senate in honor of Chief Thomas E. Kelley upon the occasion of his retirement from the Ashland Police Department on April 1, 2006. Apr 11-introduced in Senate; adopted by voice vote SR 330 (BR 2721) - T. Jensen Adjourn the Senate in honor of Reverend Denvis Rush. Apr 11-introduced in Senate; adopted by voice vote SR 331 (BR 2722) - T. Jensen Adjourn the Senate in honor of Guy Hatfield III. Apr 11-introduced in Senate; adopted by voice vote SR 332 (BR 2724) - J. Turner Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Naomi Howard Martin. Apr 11-introduced in Senate; adopted by voice vote SR 333 (BR 2723) - J. Turner Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Sharon Lynn Jones. Apr 11-introduced in Senate; adopted by voice vote SR 334 (BR 2629) - R. Palmer II Adjourn the Senate in honor of Representative Adrian Arnold upon the occasion of his retirement from the House of Representatives following more than three decades of dedicated service to the people of the Commonwealth. Apr 11-introduced in Senate; adopted by voice vote SR 335 (BR 2729) - J. Denton, D. Seum Honor the Joseph Project for its community relief effort to relocate and provide basic needs and services to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Apr 11-introduced in Senate; adopted by voice vote SR 336 (BR 2715) - R. Sanders Jr, B. Guthrie Honor the work of Community Alternatives Kentucky-Bowling Green. Apr 11-introduced in Senate Apr 12-adopted by voice vote SR 337 (BR 2720) - R. Sanders Jr Adjourn the Senate in honor of Staff Sergeant Christopher J. Schornak. Apr 11-introduced in Senate Apr 12-adopted by voice vote SR 338 (BR 1787) - D. Williams Confirm the reappointment of Irene C. Steen as an administrative law judge in the Office of Workers' Claims for a term expiring December 31, 2009. Apr 11-introduced in Senate; to State and Local Government (S) Apr 12-reported favorably as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 12, 2006; adopted 35-0-1 SR 339 (BR 1789) - D. Williams Confirm the reappointment of J. Landon Overfield as an administrative law judge in the Office of Workers' Claims for a term expiring December 31, 2009. Apr 11-introduced in Senate; to State and Local Government (S) Apr 12-reported favorably; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 12, 2006; adopted 35-0-1 SR 340 (BR 1641) - D. Williams, D. Thayer, C. Borders, T. Buford, J. Denton, C. Gibson, B. Guthrie, E. Harris, T. Jensen, D. Kelly, A. Kerr, V. McGaha, R. Roeding, R. Sanders Jr, D. Seum, K. Stine, R. Stivers II, G. Tapp, E. Tori, J. Westwood, K. Winters Adjourn the Senate in honor of United States Senator Mitch McConnell upon being the longest-serving Senator from Kentucky. Apr 11-introduced in Senate Apr 12-adopted by voice vote Introduced Apr. 12, 2006 SCR 341 (BR 2599) - D. Williams, D. Thayer Adjourn the 2006 General Assembly sine die. Apr 12-introduced in Senate; adopted 32-0; received in House; adopted by voice vote House Bills Includes opposite chamber sponsors where requested by primary sponsors of substantially similar bills in both chambers and jointly approved by the Committee on Committees of both chambers. Opposite chamber sponsors are represented in italics. HB 1 - See Introductions on January 10, 2006. HB 2 - See Introductions on January 19, 2006. HB 3 - See Introductions on January 19, 2006. HB 4 - See Introductions on February 3, 2006. HB 5 - See Introductions on January 23, 2006. Introduced Jan. 3, 2006 HB 6/FN/LM (BR 15) - C. Embry Jr AN ACT relating to coroners. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 72 to require coroners to report deaths that result from the presence of drugs or poisons in the body to the Office of Vital Statistics. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) HB 7 (BR 74) - R. Nelson, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, D. Floyd, W. Hall, G. Lynn, R. Mobley, B. Montell, T. Shelton, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to writing portfolios in the public schools. Amend KRS 158.6453 to remove writing portfolios as a part of the required state assessment program that is established by the Kentucky Department of Education; require writing portfolios as an instructional tool for continuous assessment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jun 1-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) HB 8/LM (BR 60) - L. Clark, C. Hoffman AN ACT relating to public notification regarding living will directives forms. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 382 to require the county clerk to notify all persons applying, renewing, or transferring a marriage license, motor vehicle registration, or voter registration of the availability of free living will directive forms as prescribed; permit the county clerk to recover the actual postage costs for mailed documents; permit the filing of a living will directive in the county clerk's office; require the Legislative Research Commission to prepare and distribute living will directive forms to all county clerks as prescribed; require county clerk to prominently display notice of the availability of living will directive forms as prescribed; amend KRS 64.012 to require the county clerk to receive an $8 fee for the recording of living will directive forms; create a new section of KRS 186 to require the circuit clerk to notify all persons applying, renewing, or transferring a commercial driver's license, or operator's license for a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped of the availability of free living will directive forms as prescribed; permit the circuit clerk to recover the actual postage costs for mailed documents; require circuit clerk to notify persons that a living will directive may be filed in the county clerk's office; require the Legislative Research Commission to prepare and distribute living will directive forms to all circuit clerks as prescribed; require circuit clerk to prominently display notice of the availability of living will directive forms as prescribed. HB 8 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Vincent) - Add new section requiring living will forms to be made available to Medicaid applicants; require Medicaid program to pay cost of filing; provide that execution of the form in no way affects Medicaid eligibility. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jul 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Local Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 24-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 1-floor amendment (1) withdrawn Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 93-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 9 (BR 76) - P. Marcotte, T. Burch, M. Harper, R. Meeks, J. Wayne AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle. Create a new section of KRS 189 to define the term "wireless communication device"; prohibit the use of wireless communication device by the operator of a motor vehicle; provide limited exceptions; amend KRS 189.990 to set fine for violation of Section 1 at between $20 and $100. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jul 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) HB 10/AA (BR 43) - M. Henley AN ACT relating to retirement. Amend KRS 61.542 to allow a member to change beneficiary to the member's estate after the first retirement allowance payment is issued; prohibit adjustment of retirement allowance. HB 10 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete subsection 6; add new subsection 6 to allow retired member to change beneficiary to estate one time only after first retirement allowance; prohibit retired member from changing beneficiary from estate after making an election; require an election to be implemented in the same manner as subsection 5(a); require no change in member's retirement payment option or monthly retirement allowance. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006; taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 11/LM/CI (BR 63) - M. Rader, D. Ford AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 15.280 to require development of sex offender registration statistical data; Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15A to require the Criminal Justice Council to study every two years the sex offender registration and notification system; amend KRS 17.180 to require the placement of automatic fingerprint identification system equipment in every probation and parole office; amend KRS 17.500 to increase the information required to be submitted by sex offender registrants; amend KRS 17.510 to increase the reliability of the verification of sex offender registrant information; create a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.540 to criminalize aiding and abetting a sex offender registrant; create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to require school boards to set policies relative to the admissions of contractors who are also sex offender registrants upon school grounds; create a new section of KRS 439.250 to 439.560 to establish authorization for GPS-based electronic monitoring in probation situations; create a new section of KRS 439.250 to 439.560 to establish authorization for GPS-based electronic monitoring in parole situations; create a new section of KRS 439.250 to 439.560 to require the creation of a GPS-based electronic monitoring system for certain persons on probation, parole, or other form of conditional discharge; amend KRS 510.110 to make sexual abuse in the first degree where the offender is an adult and the victim less than 12 years of age a Class A felony; create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to require sex offenders convicted of a capital offense or a Class A felony to be subject to GPS-based electronic monitoring where the victim of the offense was a minor; amend KRS 532.025 to allow a person's status as a sex offender registrant when the person commits a capital offense to be used as an aggravating factor in sentencing; create three new sections to require the Criminal Justice Council to study the collection and dissemination of sex offender information within the criminal justice system and the community, factors relative to sex offender sentencing, and violations of criminal law committed by persons on probation or parole. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 12 (BR 10) - T. Burch, J. Bowen Jan 24-WITHDRAWN HB 13 (BR 71) - J. Wayne, J. Crenshaw, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, R. Rand, C. Siler, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to governmental purchasing of goods and services from nonprofit agencies and work centers serving the blind or severely disabled. Create Kentucky State Use Commission; establish duties and membership of State Use Commission; amend a new section of KRS 45A to create KRS 45A.470 to define the Kentucky State Use Commission and qualified nonprofit agency or work center serving the blind or severely disabled; amend KRS 45A.470 to require the purchase of goods and services from Prison Industries and nonprofit agencies and work centers serving the blind or severely disabled and designate the Kentucky State Use Commission as agency providing purchasing information to governmental agencies; amend KRS 45A.080, 45A.085, 45A.095, 45A.100, 45A.365, 45A.370, 45A.380, 45A.385 and 424.260 to require that governmental purchases be made from Prison Industries and nonprofit agencies and work centers serving the blind or severely disabled. HB 13 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Wayne) - Add to the membership of the Kentucky State Use Commission one person who has a mental illness as defined by KRS 210.005(2); remove references to local government, thus rendering the purchasing requirements applicable to state government only. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 26-floor amendment (1) filed Jan 27-3rd reading, passed 73-20 with floor amendment (1) Jan 30-received in Senate Feb 1-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 14 (BR 124) - S. Lee AN ACT relating to consumer protection. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define "consumer credit reporting agency, "credit report," "identity theft," "proper identification," "security alert," and "security freeze"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to establish a procedure to allow a consumer to place a security alert on his credit report if the consumer's identity may have been used without the consumer's consent; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to establish a procedure to allow a consumer to place a security freeze on his credit report, requiring the consumer's authorization for release of his report by a consumer credit reporting agency; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to prohibit a consumer credit reporting agency from changing a credit report if a security freeze is in effect without notifying the consumer, and require the consumer reporting agency to provide a copy of the credit report to a consumer who has placed a security alert on his report at the end of the 90 day alert period; amend KRS 367.990 to provide a penalty of $2500 to a consumer credit reporting agency which recklessly, willfully, or intentionally fails to enforce a security alert or security freeze as provided in Sections 2 and 3 of this Act; provide that this Act may be cited as the "Consumer Credit Reporting Protection Act of 2006." (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance Jan 3-introduced in House; to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 11-posted in committee HB 15 (BR 133) - De. Butler AN ACT relating to intercollegiate athletics. Amend KRS 164.220 to require the University of Kentucky's football team to play the University of Louisville's team in the first game of the former university's football season; amend KRS 164.830 to authorize the board of trustees of the University of Louisville to establish proper regulation for the government of the university and the training of its students; require the University of Louisville's football team to play the University of Kentucky's football team in the first game of the former university's football season. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) HB 16 (BR 151) - R. Nelson, H. Cornett, T. Couch, C. Embry Jr, D. Ford, R. Mobley, T. Shelton AN ACT proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky to permit the display of The Ten Commandments in public buildings. Propose an amendment to Section 5 of the Constitution of Kentucky, relating to the right of religious freedom, to permit the posting of The Ten Commandments on public property and in public buildings; specify that the posting does not constitute the establishment or endorsement of any religion and does not prohibit the free exercise thereof; provide for submission of the proposal to the voters. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 17 (BR 87) - De. Butler, J. Wayne AN ACT relating to acupuncture. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311 to license acupuncturists; define terms; require any person who practices acupuncture or who holds himself or herself out as an acupuncture practitioner to be licensed; establish criteria for licensure; exempt other licensed professionals working within the scope of their practice; establish 8-member advisory council under the State Board of Medical Licensure; establish council's duties, to include advising board on continuing education, standards of practice, and more; require an acupuncturist to review a patient's diagnosis if the patient is being treated by a physician; require the acupuncturist to obtain informed consent from the patient and to disclose to the patient the practitioner's qualifications and possible risks of treatment; require patient with pre-existing conditions to consult with his or her physician before taking acupuncture treatment; establish criteria to discipline acupuncturists; permit the board to revoke, suspend, deny, or impose probationary conditions upon a licensee who fails to conform to standards of acupuncture practice; and set caps on fees for initial licensure and renewal. HB 17 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; change terminology throughout the bill from "licensed acupuncturist" to "certified acupuncturist" and references to licensure are adjusted to reflect certification; revise Section 3 to provide that members of the Acupuncture Advisory Council shall be appointed by the Board of Medical Licensure rather than the Governor; adjust membership of the committee and five members shall constitute a quorum; make reimbursement consistent with state travel policies; delete required activities of the board; amend Section 4 to include original provisions of Section 5 to provide for certification by endorsement for acupuncturists authorized to practice in another state, and to provide for denial of certification without a prior evidentiary hearing; renumber subsequent sections; add provisions for temporary certification; provide exemption for persons performing activities, services, or titles covered by this act as part of their employment by the federal government; expand "potentially serious disorders" to include pregnancy, diabetes, and cancer; delete the maximum renewal fee; establish a maximum of $2,000 for fines; specify applicable statutes for disciplinary proceedings; add provisions for a petition to reissue a revoked license; add a section to provide an emergency order to suspend, limit, or restrict an acupuncturist's certificate. HFA (1, D. Butler) - Amend KRS 312.017 to delete proscription against chiropractors practicing acupuncture. SCS - Retain original provisions; add to the certification requirements that prior to July 1, 2007, an applicant that does not have 1,800 hours of training may be certified if the applicant meets other requirements and passes the specified examination, and that after July 1, 2007 the applicant is required to meet all certification requirements. SFA (1, T. Buford) - Retain original provisions; amend Section 4 to permit a person who does not meet the education requirements, but meets the other requirements of the section, to be certified if they pass the examination required by this section prior to July 1, 2007; on and after July 1, 2007, all provisions of the section must be met before initial certification as an acupuncturist may be granted. SFA (2, E. Harris) - Retain original provisions; amend Section 4 to permit a person who does not meet all requirements of the section to be certified if he or she meets the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) and passes an examination given by the Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture before July 1, 2007; require candidates for certification to complete a "clean needle course"; require examinations to be offered in Louisville a minimum of four times between July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2007; restrict the cost of the examination to $400 or less each; issue temporary certificates to each applicant; require temporary certificates to expire on July 1, 2007, or upon issuance of a permanent certificate; amend Section 15 to provide that petitions for judicial review may also be filed in the county where the acupuncturist is located. SFA (3, E. Harris) - Retain original provisions; amend Section 4 to permit a person who does not meet all requirements of the section to be certified if he or she meets the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) and passes an examination given by the Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture before July 1, 2007; require candidates for certification to complete a "clean needle course"; require examinations to be offered in Louisville a minimum of four times between July 1, 2006, and July 1, 2007; restrict the cost of the examination to $400 or less each; issue temporary certificates to each applicant; provide that temporary certificates shall expire on July 1, 2007, or upon issuance of a permanent certificate. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 6-reassigned to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 3, 2006 Feb 6-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 7-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 1-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 8-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendments (2) and (3) filed Mar 9-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute as a Consent Bill Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; 3rd reading; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) ruled out of order ; passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 24-received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Friday, March 24, 2006 Apr 10-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 95-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 249) HB 18/AA (BR 16) - C. Embry Jr, Dw. Butler AN ACT relating to retirement. Amend KRS 61.552, relating to purchased service in the Kentucky Retirement Systems, to allow vested members to purchase credit for employment with a Head Start agency. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006; taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 19 (BR 17) - C. Embry Jr Jan 9-WITHDRAWN HB 20 (BR 148) - C. Miller, J. Carr, L. Clark, W. Hall, G. Lynn, C. Meade, R. Nelson, D. Owens, C. Siler, M. Weaver AN ACT to waiver of tuition fees for spouses and dependents of veterans. Amend KRS 164.507 to require a state-supported university, junior college, or vocational institute which collected tuition fees from an eligible dependent of a deceased veteran to reimburse the dependent the total amount of tuition fees paid if a request for reimbursement is made within eight years of the date the last fee was paid; amend KRS 164.515 to require a state-supported institution of higher education or a vocational training school which collected tuition fees from an eligible dependent of a disabled veteran to reimburse the dependent the total amount of tuition fees paid if a request for reimbursement is made within eight years of the date the last fee was paid. HB 20 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain provisions of the bill; amend KRS 164.505 to conform; clarify language. HCA (1/Title, M. Weaver) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Jan 3-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Jan 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Jan 18-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 19, 2006 Jan 20-3rd reading, passed 87-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Jan 23-received in Senate Jan 25-to Education (S) HB 21/CI (BR 166) - J. Hoover AN ACT relating to inmates. Amend KRS 454.415, relating to inmate lawsuits, to require exhaustion of all administrative remedies prior to filing of a lawsuit; delete the provision permitting a court to continue an inmate lawsuit while the inmate exhausts administrative remedies. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 22/LM (BR 143) - B. Farmer, D. Floyd, J. DeCesare, G. Lynn, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to hardship driver's licenses. Create various new sections of KRS 186.400 to 186.640, relating to driver licensing, to allow a District Court to issue a person a hardship driver's license for violating general traffic laws that have caused a person's driver's license to be suspended; pattern the license after the provisions currently in place for a DUI hardship license; amend KRS 189A.450 to require a $20 service fee payable to the district court to be assessed when the court is petitioned for the issuance of a hardship driver's license issued to a DUI offender. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 23 (BR 49) - S. Riggs AN ACT relating to management districts. Amend KRS 91.756 to require the ordinance that establishes a management district to contain a requirement that a copy of the district's annual budget and economic improvement plan is submitted to the local legislative body which created the district, and delete language which would require approval by the local legislative body of the annual budget and economic improvement plan, and the establishment and schedule for such approval; amend KRS 91.758 to delete language which required submission and approval of the annual budget and economic improvement plan by the local legislative body and in lieu of that process require the board to publish both the annual budget and economic improvement plan; amend KRS 91.760 to require all board of directors members to be property owners, representatives of property owners, or tenants within the district with the exception of ex-officio members; require 2/3 of the total number of board members to be property owners within the district or their representatives in lieu of requiring only a simple majority of the board to be property owners or their representatives; and amend KRS 91.762 to require a petition signed by a number of property owners equaling at least 50.1% instead of 75% of the assessed property value in the district and 33% of the total number of property owners in the district prior to the dissolution of a management district. HB 23 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, S. Riggs) - Amend original language to require local government approval of the annual budget of a management district; limit the total debt capacity that may be carried by a management district to $500,000. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Local Government Oct 10-Approve as prefiled Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with committee amendment (1) Feb 24-received in Senate Feb 28-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 16-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 47) HB 24 (BR 176) - M. Weaver, J. Richards, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, M. Denham, J. Draud, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, G. Lynn, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, S. Riggs, T. Riner, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to honoring military service. Amend KRS 18A.150 to establish a state hiring preference honoring military service; require that certain individuals receive an additional five or ten preference points on an examination score used for state hiring in classified positions; permit the total of the examination score and the preference points to exceed 100; require that a register certificate identify all individuals entitled to a job interview by an employing state agency based on military service; require an employing state agency to offer a job interview to all individuals so identified. HB 24 - AMENDMENTS SCS (1) - Retain provisions of the bill; require that an employing state agency offer an interview to the 10 most qualified individuals when the number of qualified individuals exceeds 10. SCS (2) - Retain the provisions of the bill, except provide that preference points are awarded for veterans separated under honorable or general conditions, rather than veterans who received a discharge other than dishonorable; require that an employing state agency offer an interview to the three rather than the 10 most qualified veteran applicants when the number of qualified veterans identified exceeds three rather than 10. SFA (1, E. Tori) - Require that an employing state agency offer a job interview to the three, rather than the 10, most qualified individuals entitled to a veterans' preference and on a register certificate. SFA (2, E. Tori) - Establish a veterans' preference for individuals who leave the military under honorable or general conditions, rather than under conditions other than dishonorable; require that an employing state agency offer a job interview to the 3, rather than the 10, most qualified individuals entitled to a veterans' preference and on a register certificate. CCR - Cannot agree. FCCR - Adopt the provisions of HB 24/SCS 2; require a hiring state agency to offer a job interview to the five most qualified veterans on a register certificate; permit the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs to act as a guardian or a conservator for a mentally disabled veteran or a minor child of a veteran; prohibit a public agency from limiting a child's participation in school sports when that child changes schools due to the transfer of a parent or a guardian who is a member of the United States Armed Forces; require that a marriage license issued to a member of the United States Armed Forces shall be valid for 180 days; EMERGENCY. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 11-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006 Jan 17-3rd reading, passed 92-0 Jan 18-received in Senate Jan 20-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day; returned to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Mar 8-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 9-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 13-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006; 3rd reading; floor amendments (1) and (2) withdrawn ; Committee Substitute (1) withdrawn; passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute (2) Mar 14-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 15-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (2) for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute (2) Mar 17-received in Senate Mar 20-posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute (2) for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute (2) Mar 24-Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate Apr 11-Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate; Conference Committee report adopted in House; Free Conference Committee report filed in House HB 25 (BR 140) - R. Crimm AN ACT relating to animals. Amend KRS 525.125, 525.130, and 525.135 to forfeit ownership of animals involved in cruelty and torture cases, and to prohibit ownership or possession of animals of the same species for two years. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 26 (BR 170) - S. Lee, J. Bowen AN ACT relating to postsecondary education. Amend KRS 164.020 to require that the minimum qualifications for admission to a public postsecondary institution shall require a person to be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, or meet other specified requirements; amend KRS 164.518 to require status as a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident to be eligible for an early childhood education scholarship; amend KRS 164.753 to require status as a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident to be eligible for postsecondary grants and scholarships administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA); amend KRS 164.7535 to require status as a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident to be eligible for College Access Program grants; amend KRS 164.769 to make U.S. nationals and permanent residents eligible for the Teacher Scholarship Program; amend KRS 164.785 to require status as a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident to be eligible for the Kentucky Tuition Grant program; amend KRS 164.7874 to clarify language requiring status as a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident to be eligible for the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES) program; amend KRS 164.7885 to require a participating institution to verify to KHEAA the student's status as a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident for the purposes of implementing the KEES program; and amend KRS 164.7891 to make U.S. nationals and permanent residents eligible for the Osteopathic Medicine Scholarship program. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) HB 27 (BR 154) - R. Nelson, J. Carr, R. Crimm, B. Farmer, G. Lynn, J. Richards AN ACT relating to Kentucky National Guard and Reserve death benefits, declaring an emergency, and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 61.315 to require that the State Treasurer pay death benefits in the amount of $75,000 when a member of the Kentucky National Guard or Reserve dies on federal active duty; make an appropriation in the amount of $1,050,000 to carry out the provisions of the Act; make amendment to KRS 61.315 retroactive to July 1, 2002; declare an EMERGENCY. HB 27 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete the provisions of the bill; require that the State Treasurer pay death benefits in the amount of $75,000 when a member of the United States Armed Forces dies on active duty, including a member of the National Guard or Reserve who dies on federal active duty; make an appropriation in the amount of $3,500,000; make amend retroactive to July 1, 2002; EMERGENCY. HCA (1/Title, M. Weaver) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Jan 3-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Jan 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Jan 18-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 28/LM (BR 104) - R. Crimm, T. Riner AN ACT relating to electricians and electrical contractors. Create a new section of KRS 227.450 to 227.500 to enhance enforcement powers of electrical inspectors; amend KRS 227.480 to require localities to follow Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction standards for necessity of electrical inspections; authorize the office to promulgate administrative regulations to specify inspection standards; grant the office authority to require an inspection of homeowner or farmer work on his or her own premises if there is a substantial likelihood of imminent danger to life or property; amend KRS 227.491 to forbid an electrical inspector from certifying an unlicensed or unlawful electrical installation; amend KRS 227.500 to allow local governments to fix a penalty of $1,000 for the first offense and $2,000 for each subsequent offense for code violations when the penalty was initially recommended by an electrical inspector; amend KRS 227A.030 to require unlicensed, nonresident electricians to apply for an electrician's license after being employed on engaged in electrical work in Kentucky for 10 consecutive days or a maximum of 30 days in any given calendar year; and direct that combined sections be known as "Isaac's Act." HB 28 - AMENDMENTS SCS/LM - Retain original provisions, except remove the authority of the office or the locality to require an inspection when a homeowner or farmer does electrical work on his or her own premises; reinstitute the requirement that the permit applicant submit proof of being an electrical contractor licensed under KRS Chapter 227A or a person acting on behalf of the electrical contractor. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations Jan 3-introduced in House; to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 2-3rd reading, passed 91-5 Feb 3-received in Senate Feb 7-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 1-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 37-0-1 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 9-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Friday. March 10, 2006 Mar 17-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 98-0 Mar 20-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 21-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 83) HB 29/FN (BR 173) - S. Baugh, L. Napier, J. Stewart III AN ACT relating to sales and use tax. Amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax LP gas and natural gas purchased for use in a commercial greenhouse or nursery. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 30 (BR 179) - C. Meade, J. Arnold Jr, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, J. Gray, W. Hall, D. Horlander, R. Nelson, R. Rand, J. Richards, S. Rudy, A. Smith, J. Stacy, J. Stewart III, T. Turner, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to peace officer annual training. Amend KRS 15.404 to allow peace officers to opt for annual in-service-training without pay. HB 30 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 15.404 to provide that peace officers who are privately employed shall be granted a leave of absence for in-service training, the absence may be with or without pay or other compensation at the peace officer's decision. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Local Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 18-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 14-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 15-received in Senate Feb 17-to State and Local Government (S) HB 31/LM/CI (BR 29) - T. Burch AN ACT relating to video lottery terminals and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 154A to authorize the playing of video lottery games in a county, urban-county, charter county, and consolidated local government if authorized by a vote of the people in the respective county; require persons wishing to operate video lottery games to obtain a contract from the Lottery Corporation; place the oversight of the games under the jurisdiction of the Lottery Corporation; establish the duties and responsibilities of the corporation, its agents, and its employees; prohibit any person less than 21 years of age from being on the premises or any portion of the premises where video lottery games are conducted; prohibit persons under 21 years of age from being paid a prize; establish qualifications and responsibilities of video lottery retailers and licensees; establish grounds by which a video lottery retailer or applicant may have his or her contract rescinded, revoked, suspended, or not renewed; permit the corporation to issue temporary licenses; prohibit the transfer of licenses without obtaining prior approval from the corporation unless exempt; establish how the moneys earned from the conduct of video lottery games are expended; cap the amount the corporation may spend on administrative and operating expenses and provide to the compulsive gamblers' assistance fund; devote remaining moneys to education, Medicaid matches, prescription drug program for seniors, equine industry program, video lottery retailers, budget reserve fund, and county governments where video lottery games are located; require the Auditor of Public Accounts to conduct an annual audit of the corporation's disbursements and expenditures; create a committee to conduct a study on video lottery games operating in the state and their impact on the economy; establish the committee's membership; create an exemption to allow facilities development for gaming activities regarding zoning; provide that other zoning and building codes still apply; define the term "cheat" and establish penalties for persons who cheat; create new sections of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the compulsive gamblers' assistance fund; establish how expenditures from the compulsive gamblers assistance fund will be utilized; require the commission to prepare an annual report detailing activities and expenditures of the compulsive gamblers' assistance fund; encourage video lottery retailers to cooperate with local business and community organizations to stimulate the economy through tourism; amend KRS 154A.010, 154A.030, 154A.050, 154A.060, 154A.063, 154A.070, 154A.080, 154A.090, 154A.110, 154A.130, 154A.400, 154A.420, 154A.430, 154A.440, 154A.650, 243.500, 243.505, 525.090, 528.010, 528.100, 15.380, and 154A.990 to conform; include a severability clause. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations Jan 3-introduced in House; to Licensing and Occupations (H) HB 32/FN (BR 256) - T. Burch, R. Meeks AN ACT relating to the equine industry program. Amend 138.510 to increase funding for equine industry program at University of Louisville from two-tenths to three-tenths of one percent of total amount wagered on live racing in Kentucky and from one-twentieth to three-tenths of one percent of the total amount wagered on intertrack and interstate wagering; amend KRS 230.550 to specify purposes for which the moneys are to be spent; require the University of Louisville to work cooperatively with representatives of key racing and breeding organizations to determine the time, agenda, and content of the symposium. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Licensing and Occupations Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 33 (BR 203) - R. Mobley, G. Lynn AN ACT relating to motor fuels taxes. Create a new section of KRS 138.210 to 138.446 to provide a credit to gasoline and special fuels dealers for tax paid on fuels delivered to a Kentucky school system for the purpose of transporting school children; EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2006. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 34 (BR 232) - M. Henley, G. Lynn, J. Reinhardt, T. Riner AN ACT relating to hospital-acquired infections. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to define "Ambulatory surgical center," "Cabinet," "Hospital," and "Hospital-acquired infection"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to require the cabinet to collect data on hospital-acquired infection rates and require a quarterly report from each hospital and ambulatory surgical center on their infection rates; establish an advisory committee to assist the cabinet in evaluating reported data; create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to require the cabinet to annually report to the Legislative Research Commission a summary of the data received from the hospitals' and ambulatory surgical centers' quarterly reports; create a new chapter of KRS Chapter 216 to create a penalty of termination of licensure, or other sanctions determined by the cabinet and a civil penalty of $1000 per day per violation for hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers that misleads or withholds information; create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to make the cabinet responsible for enforcing compliance. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) HB 35/CI (BR 206) - M. Rader, J. Gray, H. Cornett, C. Embry Jr, D. Ford, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to unlawful possession of a weapon on school property. Amend KRS 527.070 to require signs to be posted at all public entrances to school buildings, sports arenas, gymnasiums, stadiums, and cafeterias, at unenclosed corners of school property, at the gate or controlled entrances of enclosed properties, and at the entrance of any access road for all open areas owned, operated, leased, or controlled by the school; specify that if no required sign is posted no prosecution for violation of the statute may take place; retain the provision that the prohibition against unlawful possession of a weapon on school property shall not apply to a person hunting on rural or remote lands owned by a school if the area is not properly posted as closed to hunting by the school governing board. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) Feb 27-posted in committee HB 36 (BR 145) - S. Lee, K. Bratcher, J. Carr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, B. Farmer, T. Kerr, B. Montell, S. Rudy AN ACT relating to historical markers inside the New State Capitol and on the Capitol grounds. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 42 to direct the Department for Facilities and Support Services in the Finance and Administration Cabinet to consider additional historical markers that could be displayed in the Capitol or on the Capitol grounds in order to further recognize important people, ideals, or events in the history of Kentucky; require the cabinet to consult with other state entities and develop a plan for locating additional markers; require the cabinet to locate a monument displaying the Ten Commandments on the Capitol grounds in accordance with legal precedents if such a monument is donated to the state; require the placement of a marker detailing the Kentucky legislative and judicial history near a ten commandments monument; require the cabinet to publish materials providing information about the historical markers in and around the Capitol for visitors. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) HB 37/CI (BR 201) - R. Crimm, G. Lynn AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 439.3401 to expand the definition of "violent offenders" to include persons who commit sexual abuse in the first degree upon a child under 12 and persons who commit criminal abuse. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 38/LM/CI (BR 199) - S. Lee, J. DeCesare AN ACT relating to contracts. Amend KRS 336.130 to prohibit mandatory membership or financial support of a labor organization as a condition of employment, and to name this Act as the "Kentucky Right to Work Act"; amend KRS 336.180 to conform; amend KRS 336.990 to make a violation of this Act a Class D felony, award damages, and provide injunctive relief; create a new section to exempt existing contracts or agreements; and amend KRS 67A.6904, KRS 67C.406, KRS 70.262, KRS 78.470, KRS 78.480, and KRS 345.050 to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Labor and Industry Jan 3-introduced in House; to Labor and Industry (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 7-posting withdrawn HB 39 (BR 191) - S. Lee, J. Bowen, R. Crimm, R. Mobley AN ACT relating to postsecondary education tuition. Amend KRS 164.020 to direct the Council on Postsecondary Education to require a student who pays in-state tuition to prove legal residency in Kentucky and the United States of America. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) HB 40 (BR 107) - T. Edmonds Feb 6-WITHDRAWN HB 41/LM/CI (BR 53) - J. Draud, T. Kerr AN ACT relating to sexual offenses and sex offender management. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 439 to place certain sex offenders on lifetime parole and provide the conditions thereof; create a new section of KRS Chapter 439 to create the crime of violation of the provisions of parole by a sex offender; create a new section of KRS Chapter 519 to require global positioning monitoring of sex offenders; create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to require law enforcement agencies to attempt to locate absconded sex offenders; create a new section of KRS Chapter 533 to prohibit pretrial diversion, probation, shock probation and other forms of nonimposition of sentence for certain sex offenders; create a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.540, relating to sex offenders, to provide that the sheriff notify residents when a lifetime sex offender registrant moves into a location in the county; provide for registration fee of $50; create a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.540, relating to sex offenders, to require schools to publish sex offender information in local newspapers; provide for $20 fee; create a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.540 to specify how sex offender information is to be published by the schools; amend KRS 17.495, relating to sex offender residence while on probation or parole, to specify that the measurement is from nearest property edge to nearest property edge rather than from building to building; amend KRS 17.510, relating to sex offender registration, to increase penalties for violation from Class D felony to Class C felony for first offense and Class B felony for subsequent offense; create a new section of KRS Chapter 70 to require sheriff to verify sex offender residence by actual visit once each six months; permit sheriff to delegate to police in cities; amend KRS 431.517, relating to home incarceration for persons on bail, to require the same for certain sex offenders; amend KRS 431.520 relating to release on personal recognizance or unsecured bail, to prohibit the same for persons charged with certain sex offenses; amend KRS 531.340, relating to distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, to increase second offense penalty to Class C felony; amend KRS 531.360 relating to advertising child pornography, to increase penalty from Class A misdemeanor for first offense to Class D felony and increase subsequent offense to Class C felony; amend KRS 531.335, relating to possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, to make penalty for any offense, not just subsequent offenses, a Class D felony; amend KRS 532.200, relating to home incarceration, to include the use of global positioning technology for electronic monitoring; amend KRS 532.210, relating to home incarceration, to prohibit home incarceration for certain sex offenders. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 42 (BR 247) - J. Draud AN ACT relating to revenue bonds for city or county projects. Amend KRS 103.2101 to require approval by the state local debt officer in addition to the Kentucky Private Activity Bond Allocation Committee for certain projects; require substantiating documentation for findings of competitive disadvantage and lack of normal commercial financing; allow review for project's economic growth and job-creation potential; impose maximum bond term of 20 years. HB 42 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 103.200 to define "substantiating documentation"; amend KRS 103.2101 to include state local debt officer in project review, require written statement that relevant authorities have been notified of negative revenue impact of economic development project for advisory purposes, place limits on time of bond issues; Non-codified to allow projects under consideration by February 1, 2006 to operate under existing program guidelines. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-recommitted to State Government (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, to Rules Mar 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Apr 10-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 11-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 11, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 Apr 12-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 228) HB 43 (BR 245) - A. Arnold, R. Meeks AN ACT proposing an amendment to Sections 30 and 31 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to elections of the General Assembly. Propose to amend Sections 30 and 31 of the Kentucky Constitution to extend the terms of State Representatives from two to four years beginning in 2008; submit to voters. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 44/LM (BR 308) - A. Arnold, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, C. Embry Jr, T. Riner AN ACT relating to the investigation of traffic accidents. Amend KRS 189A.103, relating to consent to tests for alcohol or substances in the blood, to require that law enforcement officers request to perform blood and urine tests on all drivers involved in any accident that involves a school bus or involves a fatality; treat refusal to submit to test in this circumstance as refusal to comply with the chapter; amend KRS 189.580, 189.635, and 281A.220 to conform. HB 44 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Amend to require that law enforcement officers request to perform breath, blood, and urine tests on all drivers involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident within two hours of the accident; delete all references to accidents involving school buses. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 17, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Judiciary (S) HB 45/LM (BR 113) - L. Clark, R. Adams, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, M. Cherry, H. Collins, R. Damron, C. Embry Jr, D. Floyd, D. Graham, J. Gray, M. Henley, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, G. Lynn, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, C. Miller, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Owens, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, R. Rand, S. Riggs, T. Riner, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, T. Thompson, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to caregivers. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 405 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to create the KinCare Support Program; establish services provided by the program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 405 to require the cabinet to create and make available an affidavit a establishing caregiver's authority to consent to medical treatment for a minor and to make school-related decisions for a minor; require the Department of Education to establish the terms of the affidavit concerning a caregiver's authority to make school-related decisions; establish information to be contained in the consent affidavit; make affidavit valid for one year and allow renewal for additional one year periods; allow a parent or legal guardian to supersede a decision of a caregiver for medical treatment of a minor; exempt a person who relies in good faith on a duly executed affidavit in providing medical treatment for a minor from civil or criminal liability or professional disciplinary action; allow affidavit to be revoked by parent and require affidavit to be revoked if the minor to whom the affidavit applies ceases to reside with the caregiver; establish a Class A misdemeanor for a person giving false information on the affidavit; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to allow a caregiver to make school-related decisions for a minor, including but not limited to decisions concerning enrollment, attendance, extra-curricular activities, and discipline, if the caregiver presents the school with a duly executed affidavit; allow a school official to not honor an affidavit if he or she has reasonable ground to believe the affidavit is presented solely for the purpose of enrolling the minor in school for the purpose of accessing athletic programs or curricula, services, or programs unique to a particular school; clarify that the affidavit shall not supersede federal education provisions; and permit the department to promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A to properly carry out the provisions of the affidavit. HB 45 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Retain original provisions except include pharmacists and physician assistants in the definition of "Health care provider" and include pharmacy services in the definition of "Medical treatment"; combine the medical and education consent affidavits; specify that a school district relying in good faith on an affidavit shall not be subject to criminal or civil liability; and limit the provisions of the education affidavit from superseding the provisions of KRS 160.700 to 160.730. SCS - Delete original provisions except for the creation of a new section of KRS Chapter 405 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to create the KinCare Support Program and to establish services provided by the program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 27A to require the Administrative Office of the Courts to develop a standard power of attorney for establishing an informal caregiver's authority to consent to medical treatment and to make school-related decisions for a minor; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the local circuit clerk to make the standard power of attorney available. SFA (1, R. Roeding) - Amend to include home health agencies and hospices within the definition of "health care provider." SFA (2, D. Kelly) - Amend to delete references to caregivers who are not grandparents caring for minor grandchildren. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Nov 17-Approve as prefiled Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 13-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Jan 19-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Jan 20-received in Senate Jan 24-to Judiciary (S) Feb 24-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 21-taken from committee; 1st reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Apr 10-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn ; passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) ; received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) ; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) ; passed 100-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 198) HB 46 (BR 271) - C. Embry Jr AN ACT designating the Clarkson Honeyfest as the official state honey festival. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the Clarkson Honeyfest as the official state honey festival. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 17-3rd reading, passed 90-2 Feb 21-received in Senate Feb 23-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 8-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 15-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 11) HB 47/LM/CI (BR 314) - B. Farmer AN ACT relating to the right of privacy. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 435 to criminalize the use of a person's name, portrait, or photograph for advertising and other purposes without consent, provide an exception for news media; authorize the bringing of a civil action for use of a person's name, portrait, or photograph for advertising without consent. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Jan 6-posted in committee HB 48/FN (BR 202) - F. Rasche, J. Richards AN ACT relating to franchise agreements and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 136.660 to provide that an in-kind payment of property or services required by a contract or an agreement between a political subdivision and a telecommunications provider does not constitute a franchise tax or fee and that an ordinance memorializing such an agreement does not violate the provisions of KRS 136.660; provide that the provisions of the Act are effective January 1, 2006; EMERGENCY. HB 48 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, H. Moberly Jr) - Clarify that an ordinance memorializing a franchise agreement must relate to an agreement between a political subdivision and a provider of multichannel video programming services. HFA (1, F. Rasche) - Clarify that permitted payments relate to providers of multichannel video programming services. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 27-floor amendment (1) filed Jan 30-3rd reading, passed 93-2 with committee amendment (1), floor amendment (1) Jan 31-received in Senate Feb 2-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 49 (BR 91) - M. Cherry, T. Riner AN ACT relating to unlawful practices by employers. Amend KRS 344.040 to provide that it is an unlawful practice for an employer to use the genetic test result of an individual in hiring, firing, and other employment decisions; and provide that it is an unlawful practice for an employer to require genetic testing as a condition of employment for any employee or applicant for employment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Feb 1-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Feb 2-received in Senate Feb 6-to Judiciary (S) HB 50/LM (BR 92) - M. Cherry, T. Kerr AN ACT relating to sexual offenders. Amend KRS 17.495 to prohibit registered sex offenders from being on or about school and day care grounds, except with advance written permission of the principal, the school board, or the day care director; require youthful offenders to remove themselves to residences 1,000 feet or more from schools and day care facilities upon reaching the age of 18; amend KRS 17.990 to provide that a violation of the prohibition be classified as a Class A misdemeanor. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 51 (BR 93) - M. Cherry, B. Montell, J. Richards, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to drivers' licenses. Amend KRS 159.051 to delete the requirement that a school district have an alternative education program as a condition for imposing the provision that a student shall be enrolled and passing at least four courses; prohibit a student from withdrawing from school in favor of home schooling solely for the purpose of avoiding the loss of a driver's license for being academically deficient. HB 51 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Change references to "home schools" to "nonpublic schools"; direct that the application for a minor's drivers' license include parental consent for the receipt and release of student information. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) Jan 5-posted in committee Jan 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 19-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 24-3rd reading, passed 82-14 with Committee Substitute Jan 25-received in Senate Jan 27-to Education (S) HB 52 (BR 96) - M. Cherry AN ACT relating to executive branch ethics. Amend KRS 11A.201, relating to definitions for the executive agency lobbying portion of the executive branch ethics code, to include the Public Service Commission in the definition of an "executive agency"; include the commission's orders regarding rates and services of a utility in the definition of "executive agency decision." HB 52 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 11A.201 to delete the Public Service Commission from the definition of "executive agency"; amend the definition of "executive agency decision" to specify that the decision of an executive agency regarding agency expenditures applies to expenditures of at least $5,000 per year; clarify that an executive agency decision is also a decision by the Public Service Commission pursuant to a request for a change in the rates or service of a utility which results in an order of the Commission; remove definition of and references to "substantial basis". (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Mar 6-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 7-received in Senate Mar 9-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 53 (BR 251) - J. Vincent, R. Meeks, T. Pullin AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission. Amend KRS 174.125, regarding powers and duties of the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeways Commission, to allow the Commission to file an amicus curiae brief in cases involving the rights of bicyclists. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Feb 7-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Judiciary (S) HB 54 (BR 303) - J. Vincent, S. Lee, R. Nelson, A. Simpson, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to credit reports. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367, pertaining to security alerts and security freezes on credit reports; permit a consumer to request a security alert to be placed on a consumer file that is sent to a recipient of a consumer report signifying the fact that the consumer's identity may have been used without the consumer's consent to fraudulently obtain goods or services in the consumer's name; require the security alert to remain in effect for no less than ninety days; permit a consumer to place a security freeze on the consumer's credit report to prohibit release to a third party of any information in the credit report without prior express authorization from the consumer; require the consumer reporting agency to provide the consumer with a personal identification number or password to be used by the consumer to access his or her credit file while the security freeze is in effect; provide for a procedure to permit the consumer to temporarily lift the security freeze; require a security freeze to remain in effect until the consumer requests that the freeze be removed; prohibit application of a security freeze to consumer reports provided to certain entities; permit a consumer reporting agency to impose a reasonable fee for initially placing a security freeze which may not exceed ten dollars; allow a fee of up to eight dollars per request for a temporary lifting of the security freeze; permit these fees to be adjusted for inflation; prohibit any fee if the consumer is sixty-two years of age or older or if the consumer is a victim of identity theft and has a valid police report; permit a consumer damaged by intentional or negligent violation of this Act to bring an action for actual damages, plus reasonable attorney fees, court costs, and other reasonable costs of prosecution of the suits; declare that violation of this Act is an unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce in violation of KRS 367.170 enforceable by the Attorney General. HB 54 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Vincent) - Amend to create three new sections of KRS Chapter 365, relating to trade practices, to require businesses, when they dispose of customer records not required to be retained, to take reasonable steps to destroy the portions of the records containing personally identifiable information so that the personal information is unreadable or indecipherable; create a civil cause of action for a customer who is injured and can claim damages because of the failure of a business to conform; and amend KRS 434.870, relating to disclosure of financial information, to expand the definition of "person" to include any type of business entity. HFA (2, J. Vincent) - Amend to clarify definitions; delete "security alert" provisions; exclude insurers and retail establishments that sell their own inventory from security freeze requirements; require the consumer reporting agency to provide a new personal identification number or password within ten business days of a consumer's request for a replacement; establish that a security freeze shall not remain in place longer than seven years from the date the security freeze was put in place; establish that a security freeze does not apply to a consumer report provided to any person or entity using a consumer report in preparation for a civil or criminal action, an insurance company in investigation of a claim, or an insurance company for setting or adjusting a rate or underwriting for property and casualty insurance purposes; provide that a consumer reporting agency may impose a reasonable charge for temporarily lifting or removing a security freeze but cannot charge for the placing of a security freeze when the consumer is a victim of identity theft and has, if requested, provided a valid police report; establish damages for violation of the security freeze requirements; delete references to KRS 367.170. HFA (3/Title, J. Vincent) - Make title amendment. HFA (4, J. Vincent) - Retain provisions of HFA 1, except exclude banks, credit unions, and associations from the definition of "business." HFA (5, J. Vincent) - Retain provisions of HFA 2, except exclude credit unions and associations from security freeze requirements. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance Jan 3-introduced in House; to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 9-reassigned to Judiciary (H) Feb 1-posting waived; reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 7-floor amendments (1) (2) and (3-title) filed Feb 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 10-floor amendments (4) and (5) filed Feb 13-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with floor amendments (3-title) (4) and (5) Feb 14-received in Senate Feb 16-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 3-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 6-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 15-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 42) HB 55 (BR 181) - S. Nunn, J. Bowen, J. Carr, R. Crimm, B. Farmer, W. Hall, T. Riner, T. Thompson AN ACT relating to smoking. Amend KRS 61.165 to require a smoking policy to be adopted by state government; permit smoking policies in local government office buildings or workplaces; permit those policies to restrict indoor smoking. HB 55 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, S. Nunn) - Retain original provisions of the bill; amend to permit consolidated local governments to adopt smoking policies for local government office buildings or workplaces. HFA (2, T. Riner) - Delete the smoking policy exemption for jails and detention facilities. HFA (3, T. Riner) - Delete the exemption for state universities, state-operated hospitals, state-operated health facilities, and jails. SCS - Retain the original provisions of the bill; mandate a written smoking policy be adopted in state government buildings or specifically prohibit smoking in the building; provide guidelines for compliance; provide local control regarding smoking policies in buildings owned and controlled by local governments; provide that the board of regents or trustees be responsible for adopting a written smoking policy regarding buildings owned, operated, or under the control of postsecondary education institutions. SFA (1, J. Denton) - Amend KRS 131.130 to define distributor as a person who distributes only cigarettes and purchases 100 percent of them from a single manufacturer with whom the person has an exclusive relationship to serve a defined geographical territory; amend KRS 131.195 to require a distributor to obtain a license; permit the distributor to sell or purchase from any other licensee untax-paid cigarettes; require the distributor to secure a separate license for each place of business where the untax-paid cigarettes are received; require the distributor to maintain records in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the department. SFA (2/Title, J. Denton) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 9-floor amendments (2) and (3) filed Feb 13-3rd reading, passed 92-5 with floor amendments (1) and (3) Feb 14-received in Senate Feb 16-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2-title) filed ; 3rd reading, passed 31-3 with Committee Substitute Mar 10-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 21-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 23-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 91-7 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 115) HB 56 (BR 356) - J. Vincent Mar 1-WITHDRAWN HB 57 (BR 323) - S. Nunn, K. Stein, M. Marzian, S. Brinkman, L. Clark, J. Comer Jr, R. Crimm, B. Farmer, C. Hoffman, J. Jenkins, C. Miller, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to organ and tissue donation. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to require the cabinet to establish and maintain a statewide registry for organ and tissue donation; permit funding by state, federal and private funds; permit gatekeeper functions to be performed by public or private entity; require collaboration among affected agencies and facilities; require the cabinet to specify access to the registry; require the cabinet to evaluate the effectiveness of the operation of the registry; permit the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for the operation of the registry. HB 57 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Specify that contingent upon available funding, the cabinet shall facilitate the establishment of a statewide electronic organ and tissue donor registry and permit contracting to a public or private nonprofit entity to perform gatekeeper functions of operation, maintenance, privacy, and security of the registry; require an ongoing collaboration among Transportation Cabinet, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Circuit Court Clerks Trust for Life, Kentucky Hospital Association, and Kentucky Cancer Caucus, and organ procurement organizations to develop strategies for operation of the registry; specify strategies include donor registration by driver's license and on-line registration, removal from registry, access to registry, and evaluation; permit Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations. HFA (1, S. Nunn) - Retain original provisions; specify the registry is for transplantation purposes; delete the Kentucky Cancer Caucus from the collaborative. HFA (2, S. Nunn) - Retain original provisions and add the Kentucky Medical Association to the collaboration. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Nov 17-Amend with sponsor's consent Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 2-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 7-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2) Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 37-0-1 Mar 15-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 38) HB 58 (BR 212) - S. Lee AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 525.110 to prohibit the desecration of the national or state flag under circumstances likely to produce an imminent breach of the peace. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 59/LM (BR 244) - B. Farmer, G. Lynn AN ACT relating to payments of fines, forfeitures, taxes, or fees to county clerks. Amend KRS 45.345 and KRS 64.840 to allow payments of fines, forfeitures, taxes, or fees to county clerks to be paid by cashier's check, certified check, or personal check; specify that a county clerk may refuse to accept a personal check as remittance in fines, forfeitures, taxes, or fees due or collected by any person who has ever tendered the county a check which, when presented for payment, was not honored. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Local Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) HB 60 (BR 333) - B. Farmer AN ACT relating to state employee travel reimbursement. Amend KRS 44.060 to require the reimbursement for private automobile usage for official state duties to be equal to the maximum mileage allowance permitted by the federal government, to be increased as the federal mileage allowance is increased; remove the authority of the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet to set the reimbursement rates. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) HB 61 (BR 252) - J. Hoover, F. Nesler AN ACT relating to employees in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Amend KRS 164.5807 to provide that effective July 1, 2006, any former community college employee of the University of Kentucky who chose to remain governed by the university personnel rules and benefits package shall be provided the same percentage annual salary cost of living increase as all other KCTCS personnel who were employed July 1, 1997, and thereafter. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) Feb 27-posted in committee HB 62/FN (BR 273) - R. Crimm, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, J. Carr, D. Graham, W. Hall, G. Lynn, R. Meeks, S. Nunn, D. Owens AN ACT relating to Medicaid reimbursement to decrease tobacco dependency. Amend KRS 205.560 to provide Medicaid reimbursement for tobacco dependency treatment interventions, including counseling and pharmacotherapies; require the Department for Medicaid Services to submit a state plan amendment or waiver to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to charge nonsmokers a lower copayment for physician, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant office visits; and permit Medicaid to pay incentives to physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants for recommending to Medicaid recipients who smoke that they should quit. HB 62 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Retain original provision; add a provision to permit dentists to prescribe and receive reimbursement for tobacco dependency treatment interventions or programs; include telephone counseling through a quitline in the tobacco dependency treatment interventions covered by Medicaid; clarify that Medicaid coverage would include prescription or over-the-counter medications approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration for tobacco cessation; and delete the provision to require the Department for Medicaid Services to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver to charge nonsmokers a lower copayment for physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner, or physician assistant office visits. HFA (1, R. Crimm) - Retain original provisions and add that for Medicaid reimbursement, the interventions or programs are required to be provided by a licensed health care provider as defined in KRS 314-17A.005. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 25-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Feb 16-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 93-2 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Health and Welfare (S) HB 63/LM (BR 423) - R. Palumbo, F. Nesler, A. Arnold, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, M. Denham, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, D. Keene, G. Lynn, B. Montell, J. Richards, A. Simpson, T. Thompson AN ACT relating to tax increment financing. Amend KRS 65.680 to include housing authorities and community redevelopment authorities as agencies for purposes of section; define "low-income household," " redevelopment assistance tool," and "service payment agreement"; amend KRS 65.682 to require a city or county expanding a development area to afford maximum opportunity for work in the area to be done by private enterprise; amend KRS 65.6851 to conform; create new sections of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to permit a city or county which participates in a planning unit and meets specified conditions to establish a development area for community redevelopment as prescribed; require local government to adopt a redevelopment plan prior to establishment of the development area and prescribe the contents of such plan; require a public hearing and public notice of the hearing on the plan; require notice to other local governments in the county of a proposed redevelopment plan as specified; require local governments to notify the entity proposing the plan if the local government will be participating in the plan; permit the city or county proposing the plan to enact the ordinance establishing a development plan after receiving notice of the intentions of the local governments which have been notified, or after 30 days if no response is received; prescribe the contents of the ordinance which creates the development area; permit the ordinance to designate a public agency or a community redevelopment authority to oversee the implementation of the ordinance; permit a city or county to enter into service payment agreements as provided; allow the establishment of a lien in favor of the city or county under the service payment agreement; require the lien to be filed in the office of the county clerk prior to becoming valid or enforceable; prohibit real estate in the development area from participating in programs granting property assessments or reassessment moratoriums; require planning commissions to make an annual determination to the city or county as to the existence of potential development areas within the city or county and prohibit the determinations of the planning and zoning commissions from having a binding effect upon the city or county; permit a city or county to establish a nonprofit community redevelopment authority and specify the membership, terms of office, appointment and removal procedures, and administrative procedures for the authority; provide for the selection and bonding of a secretary-treasurer and set out the duties and responsibilities of the secretary-treasurer; require an annual report of all acts of the authority to the legislative body or bodies which created the authority. HB 63 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Retain original provisions; revise definition of revenue to include insurance tax premiums; revise definition of assessment to include special assessments under KRS 91A.200 to 91A.290; require ordinances establishing a redevelopment area to identify the local tax revenue subject to a grant contract; add option for state to assign state tax increments to redevelopment district. SFA (1, R. Roeding) - Amend KRS 65.6971 to allow private entities to apply for tax increment financing. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism Jan 3-introduced in House; to Economic Development (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 19-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 25-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute Jan 26-received in Senate Jan 30-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Feb 14-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 16-floor amendment (1) withdrawn HB 64/FN (BR 152) - J. DeCesare AN ACT relating to the construction of education buildings and related facilities. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to exempt educational institutions from paying prevailing wages on construction projects. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Labor and Industry Jan 3-introduced in House; to Labor and Industry (H) HB 65 (BR 112) - B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the use of juries in competency hearings conducted in guardianship proceedings. Amend KRS 387.570 and 387.580 to allow a bench trial upon agreement of parties, when there is no objection from interested parties, and the judge finds no cause to require a jury trial (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 12-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 13, 2006 Jan 13-3rd reading, passed 88-3 Jan 17-received in Senate Jan 19-to Judiciary (S) HB 66 (BR 126) - B. Yonts, R. Adams, L. Clark, H. Collins, D. Graham, J. Gray, C. Hoffman, D. Keene, R. Rand, K. Stein, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to government contracts. Expand and refine list of entities included in definition of contracting bodies; allow committee to determine definition of governmental emergency; refine definition of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and include grant and research agreements; allow committee to establish reporting schedule for exempt MOA's; correct references to universities and colleges and institutions of higher education; exempt MOA's over one million dollars, but require reporting of such agreements; require reporting of federal grant and research projects; refine definition of personal service contract (PSC) to specifically include contracts for personal or professional services and group health care for public employees; allow committee to establish reporting schedule for exempt PSC's; exempt health maintenance organization or Medicaid managed health care service contracts with the Cabinet for Health Services, but require reporting of such contracts; exempt contracts between postsecondary institutions and health care providers, but require reporting of such contracts; exempt PSC's of over one million dollars and PSC's of postsecondary institutions for federal grant and research projects, but require reporting of such contracts; exempt contracts $25,000 and under from Request for Proposals process, but require 3 quotes when feasible, and determination of unfeasibility may be reviewed by the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or the committee; exempt contracts $25,000 and under from routine review process, but require filing within 30 days for informational purposes; allow meetings of the committee as necessary, but not less than once per month; suspend service and prohibit payment on MOA's, PSC's, and emergency requests after committee disapproval or objection; prohibit delegation of decision making authority by secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet except institutions of higher education that have elected to implement procurement procedures in accordance with statutory authority; delete requirement for annual reports; and delineate powers of the committee. HB 66 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions except delete authority of co-chairs to establish meeting dates; specify that competitive bids may not be required for authorized contracts with risk-bearing organizations responsible for Medicaid managed health care services. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 11-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006 Jan 12-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute Jan 13-received in Senate Jan 18-to State and Local Government (S) HB 67/LM (BR 137) - B. Yonts, C. Embry Jr, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to substances in the body. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 72 to require coroners to report deaths that result from the presence of drugs or poisons in the body to the Vital Statistics Branch; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189A to require peace officers to cause the testing of blood, breath, or urine, or a combination thereof, of a person believed to be operating a motor vehicle when the vehicle is involved in an accident that results in death or serious physical injury to determine the presence and concentration of alcohol or any substance that may impair driving; impose penalty for refusal of testing. HB 67 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM/CI - Establish a new section of KRS Chapter 72 to require the State Medical Examiner's Office to report the total number of deaths with the presence of any illegal drug in the body, the total number of deaths caused by illegal drugs, and when indicated by history or autopsy or both, the total number of deaths caused by inappropriate use of prescription drugs; require the report to identify the type of illegal drugs, and require report to be available on a monthly basis and include the county of residence of each decedent and no additional identifying information; amend KRS 189A.105 to specify that when a person is charged with violation of KRS 189A.010 and a fatal accident is involved, law enforcement is required to seek a search warrant for blood, breath, or urine testing if consent is not given; specify that if testing pursuant to warrant reveals the presence of alcohol or other impairing substances in the defendant, the defendant is required to make restitution to the state for the cost of testing. HFA (1, B. Yonts) - Require the Division of Kentucky State Medical Examiners Office to submit an annual report to the secretary of the Justice Cabinet regarding the number of deaths in each county and the major categories or generic names of the drugs involved instead of requiring a monthly report of the number of deaths in each county related to illegal drugs or by overuse or inappropriate use of a legally prescribed drug. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 20-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 3, 2006 Feb 8-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 21-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 22-received in Senate Feb 24-to Judiciary (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 23-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 24-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 116) HB 68 (BR 249) - B. Yonts, R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to the donation of food. Amend KRS 217.127 to exempt the donation of apparently wholesome food by retail food establishments from regulation by the state; create a new section of KRS Chapter 217 to prohibit the regulation of the donation of apparently wholesome food by retail food establishments; and amend KRS 413.248 to provide civil and criminal immunity to retail food establishments that donate apparently wholesome food to a nonprofit organizations for distribution to the needy. HB 68 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions, except delete new language relating to civil and criminal immunity of retail food establishments that donate wholesome food to a nonprofit organization for distribution to the needy; clarify that the civil and criminal immunity of a person who donates wholesome food to a nonprofit organization for distribution to the needy includes an individual, corporation, partnership, organization, association, or retail food establishment. HFA (1, B. Yonts) - Clarify that safe and apparently wholesome food donated by retail food establishments or any other entity regulated under KRS 217.127 shall not be subject to further inspections or regulations if the donated food has been inspected under the provisions of KRS 217.127. SCS - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt donated food by a retail food establishment from use tax. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 25-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 8-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 10-3rd reading, passed 92-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 13-received in Senate Feb 15-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 9-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for March 10, 2006 Mar 17-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 98-0 Mar 20-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 21-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 64) HB 69 (BR 306) - B. Yonts AN ACT relating to nuisances. Amend KRS 82.700 to include all forms of local government within nuisance code enforcement act; amend KRS 82.720 to establish priority of liens and financial liability of costs associated with liens perfected from nuisance situations; amend KRS 381.770 to include charter county governments in nuisance code statute and establish priority of liens and financial liability of costs associated with liens perfected from nuisance situations. HB 69 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of the bill but allow local government liens to take precedence over mortgage liens; make technical correction. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Local Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 20-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Feb 1-3rd reading, passed 73-21 with Committee Substitute Feb 2-received in Senate Feb 6-to State and Local Government (S) HB 70/LM (BR 307) - B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the compensation of municipal police officers. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 95 to require cities to establish career retention programs for city police officers that provide for a salary increase for every five years of employment with a particular city police department. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Local Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 20-posted in committee HB 71 (BR 370) - B. Yonts Feb 28-WITHDRAWN HB 72 (BR 211) - M. Denham, M. Cherry, J. Richards AN ACT relating to medical malpractice insurance. Amend KRS 304.13-051 to require filing of medical malpractice insurance rates with the Office of Insurance; create new sections of Subtitle 13 of KRS Chapter 304 to prohibit certain components from being included in a medical malpractice rate filing; restrict premiums for medical malpractice polices covering health care providers who deliver one or more babies per year; require the executive director of insurance on or before April 1 of each year to determine if there are any medical specialties in the state which are essential as a matter of public policy and which must be protected from certain adverse actions relating to medical malpractice insurance that may impair the availability of these essential medical specialties to residents of this state; direct the executive director to provide the list of essential medical specialties to each insurer that issues medical malpractice coverage to health care providers practicing in any of the essential medical specialties; require an insurer that intends to cancel, terminate, or otherwise not renew a medical malpractice policy of an essential medical specialist to provide 120 days notice to the health care provider and allow the executive director to delay the insurer's intended action for up to 60 days if the executive director determines a replacement policy is not readily available; require an insurer that intends to cancel, terminate, or otherwise not renew all medical malpractice policies issued to essential medical specialists to provide 120 days notice to the executive director and the health care providers and allow the executive director to delay the insurer's intended action for up to 60 days if the executive director determines replacement policies are not readily available; designate medical specialties in this Act until the executive director acts to designate specialties; require the executive director to collect certain information from insurers to make certain an insurer issuing policies of medical malpractice insurance is complying with applicable standards for rates; require medical malpractice insurers to submit a report on a claim to the executive director within 45 days after a claim is adjudicated to final judgment against the health care provider; require the executive director to collect and maintain the information; repeal KRS 304.40-310, pertaining to reporting of settled or adjudicated medical malpractice claims. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance Jan 3-introduced in House; to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 11-posted in committee HB 73/LM/CI (BR 366) - M. Denham, Ji. Lee AN ACT relating to terroristic threatening. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 508, relating to assault and related offenses to create the crime of terroristic threatening of a social worker employed by the state and make it a Class D felony. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 74 (BR 427) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to rural development. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to establish the Rural Enhancement and Development Committee as a permanent subcommittee of the Legislative Research Commission, and establish its purposes, duties, members, and terms. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 75/FN (BR 3) - R. Damron, R. Adams, E. Ballard, M. Cherry, L. Clark, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Keene, C. Miller, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, R. Rand, A. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to postsecondary institution debt. Create new sections and amend existing sections of KRS Chapters 48 and 164A to provide a process for postsecondary institutions to issue auxiliary enterprises bonds upon authorization by the General Assembly; and require all postsecondary institutions' general fund-supported bonds to be issued by the State Property and Buildings Commission unless otherwise approved by the Finance and Administration Cabinet. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 11-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006 Jan 12-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Jan 13-received in Senate Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 76 (BR 255) - T. Thompson, R. Nelson AN ACT designating the official state Daniel Boone portrait. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the portrait of Daniel Boone entitled "Gateway to the West," by Kentucky native David Wright, as the official portrait of Daniel Boone. HB 76 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Stewart III) - Retain original provisions; amend to designate the portrait of Henry Clay located in the Old State Capitol as the official state Henry Clay portrait. HFA (2/Title, J. Stewart III) - Make title amendment. HFA (3, M. Harmon) - Retain original provisions; amend to designate the Pioneer Playhouse as the official outdoor theater capital of Kentucky; amend to designate the J. Dan Talbott Amphitheater as the official outdoor musical theater of Kentucky. HFA (4/Title, M. Harmon) - Make title amendment. HFA (5, T. Thompson) - Amend to change designation of official state Daniel Boone portrait to official state painting of Daniel Boone's passage through the Cumberland Gap. HFA (6/Title, T. Thompson) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 11-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006 Jan 12-floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Jan 13-floor amendments (3) (4-title) (5) and (6-title) filed Jan 18-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn ; floor amendment (3) ruled not germane ; passed 94-1 with floor amendments (5) and (6-title) Jan 19-received in Senate Jan 23-to State and Local Government (S) HB 77 (BR 430) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to weights and measures. Create new section of KRS 363.520 to 363.850 to allow the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture to promulgate regulations establishing fees for measuring internal moisture or density of bulk tobacco packages; amend KRS 363.510 to include instruments to measure internal moisture or density of bulk tobacco packages in the definition of "weights and measures." HB 77 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, M. Denham) - Clarify that fees relating to inspecting tobacco moisture-testing devices are for devices used in testing unprocessed bulk tobacco; require that the owner or operator of the device pay the fee; clarify the conditions under which a tobacco moisture-testing device falls under the definition of "Weights and measures". (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Jan 3-introduced in House; to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 24-floor amendment (1) filed Jan 25-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Mar 9-recommitted to Agriculture and Small Business (H) HB 78 (BR 432) - M. Denham, J. Carr AN ACT relating to tobacco warehouses. Amend KRS 154.01-010 to include tobacco warehouses in the definition of "project" for economic development funding purposes. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Jan 3-introduced in House; to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 13-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 19-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 20, 2006 Jan 20-3rd reading, passed 88-0 Jan 23-received in Senate Jan 25-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 84) HB 79 (BR 435) - M. Denham, B. Farmer, R. Meeks, R. Nelson, D. Owens, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to a school employee on active military duty. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to permit a local board of education to continue paying a salary to a certified or classified school employee called to active military duty; require payments to the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System or the Kentucky Employees Retirement System during that period. HB 79 - AMENDMENTS HCS (1) - Delete the bill's provisions; amend KRS 161.168 to require a local board of education to grant a leave of absence to a certified or classified employee who is a member of a state National Guard or a Reserve component ordered to active military duty by the President of the United States; require a local board of education to pay the employee's retirement contribution for the period of active military duty. HCS (2) - Retain the provisions of HCS 1; except delete classified employees from the bill's coverage; require that the Commonwealth of Kentucky rather than a local school district pay a certified employee's retirement contribution for the period of military active duty; amend KRS 161.550 to require the state to provide annual appropriations to cover the cost. HFA (1, M. Denham) - Delete classified employees from the bill's coverage. HFA (2, F. Rasche) - Amend to require the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System rather than a local school district pay a certified member's contribution and any accrued interest required to be paid in order for the member to receive service credit for the period of active military duty. HFA (3, F. Rasche) - Amend to require the Commonwealth of Kentucky rather than a local school district pay a certified member's contribution and any accrued interest required to be paid in order for the member to receive service credit for the period of active military duty; amend KRS 161.550 to require the state to provide annual appropriations to cover the cost. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Jan 3-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 23-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 26-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 27, 2006 Jan 30-floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 31-floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 2-recommitted to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Feb 7-floor amendment (1) withdrawn ; reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) Feb 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading; Committee Substitute adopted; amendment reconsidered (change PASSED status); passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute (2) Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to Education (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 85) HB 80 (BR 437) - M. Denham, S. Brinkman, B. Farmer, D. Graham, R. Meeks, B. Montell, R. Nelson, D. Pasley, M. Weaver, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to students called to military active duty. Amend KRS 38.470 to require that a student called to federal military active duty shall receive credit for academic work and reasonable time to make up missed work. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Jan 3-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Jan 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 18-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 19, 2006 Jan 19-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Jan 20-received in Senate Jan 24-to Education (S) Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 2-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 3-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 15-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 19) HB 81 (BR 462) - B. Montell, W. Dedman Jr, D. Floyd, M. Weaver AN ACT changing the classification of the City of Taylorsville, in Spencer County. Reclassify the City of Taylorsville, in Spencer County, population 1125, from a city of the sixth class to a city of the fifth class. As provided in Section 156A of the Kentucky Constitution, the population requirements for the classification of cities established by the former Section 156 of the Kentucky Constitution remain in effect until changed by law. Therefore, classification as a city of the fifth class requires a population of 1,000 to 3,000. HB 81 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Declare an EMERGENCY. HFA (1/Title, B. Montell) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Local Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Feb 17-floor amendment (1-title) filed Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1-title) Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 100) HB 82 (BR 361) - M. Cherry, S. Baugh, J. Carr, C. Miller, S. Nunn, F. Rasche, S. Rudy, C. Siler, J. Stewart III AN ACT relating to municipal power agencies. Create Chapter 96B to authorize creation of a joint municipal power agency by two or more municipalities; define municipality to include any county, city, urban-county, merged or consolidated, or charter government of any and every class in the Commonwealth, or a board, agency, commission, or corporation of any of these, that owns or operates a system or facilities for the generation, transmission, or distribution of electric power and energy; establish requirements for an agency agreement establishing a municipal power agency; authorize bylaws; establish duties of the board of directors; require the board of directors to manage the affairs of the municipal power agency; authorize member municipalities to appropriate money for payment of expenses of the municipal power agency and its representatives on the board of directors; authorize any two or more municipal power agencies to consolidate to form a new municipal power agency upon authorization by member municipalities; establish powers of a municipal power agency as those of a public corporation and governmental agency and instrumentality of the Commonwealth but without taxing power; authorize a municipal power agency to plan, develop, finance, acquire, construct, reconstruct, own, lease, operate, maintain, manage, repair, improve, extend, sell, dispose of, or otherwise participate in, individually or jointly with a municipality or other persons, projects relating to the generation, production, transmission, purchase, sale, exchange, or interchange of electric power and energy and related fuels and services; authorize a municipal power agency to acquire, lease, own, operate, and dispose of personal and real property; authorize a municipal power agency to borrow money and issue bonds; authorize a municipal power agency to exercise the power of eminent domain except with respect to a system or facilities for projects relating to the generation, transmission, production, or distribution of electric power and energy or with respect to any service territory served by such person or system; authorize a municipal power agency to enter into contracts or agreements for its lawful purposes including the sale or exchange of excess electric power or energy, transmission capacity or service, or related fuels and materials; authorize a municipal power agency to adopt a seal and to sue and be sued; require that all property of a municipal power agency be considered to be for a public purpose and exempt from taxes by the Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions; authorize a municipal power agency to enter into contracts and agreements with members for the sale of electric power, transmission capacity or services, or power supply development services, electric marketing or trading service, or supplies of related fuels or materials on terms and conditions determined by board of directors; authorize a municipal power agency to own an undivided interest or participation in projects; authorize the formation of subsidiaries of a municipal power agency and define the powers of these; authorize the issuance and use of bonds to be payable out of revenues, funds, or revenue-producing contracts of the municipal power agency and establish the requirements for these; direct that neither the directors nor any person executing bonds shall be personally liable on the bonds; require that the bonds contain a statement that the bonds are an obligation of the municipal power agency and that neither the Commonwealth, nor any political subdivision of the Commonwealth, nor any municipality solely by virtue of its membership in the agency, nor the taxing power of any of these, is obligated or pledged to pay the bonds; authorize a municipal power agency to establish, levy, and collect rates and other charges for its power and energy services and require rates and charges to be at least sufficient to cover operating costs and indebtedness; authorize municipalities to enter into contracts and agreements with a municipal power agency for the purchase, sale, or exchange of electric power and energy, transmission capacity and services, and related goods and services and establish the conditions and requirements of these; require that a municipal power agency have the same privileges, immunities, and exemptions possessed by municipalities. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 8-To: Special Subcommittee on Energy Jan 3-introduced in House; to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 10-posted in committee HB 83 (BR 156) - D. Pasley, T. Burch, C. Hoffman, G. Lynn, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, H. Moberly Jr, L. Napier, R. Rand, T. Riner, J. Wayne AN ACT relating to surface mining. Amend KRS 350.450 to change requirements relating to restoration to original contour of surface mines, and to require that when all requirements of the amended KRS 350.450 are met that the configuration requirements of KRS 350.410 and 350.445 may be altered, but that overburden must be returned to mine area to the maximum extent possible and that other overburden is to be disposed of in permitted areas or previously mined areas, and that no overburden is to be disposed of in the waters of the Commonwealth; amend KRS 350.440 to provide that no spoil be disposed of in the waters of the Commonwealth, and that any spoil not returned to mine area be disposed of only in previously disturbed areas on lands eligible for reclamation under the abandoned mine land program. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Natural Resources and Environment (H) HB 84/CI (BR 233) - B. Montell, A. Wuchner, T. Edmonds, W. Hall, D. Horlander, D. Osborne AN ACT relating to the medical expenses of county jails. Amend KRS 441.045 to prohibit counties from reimbursing health care providers for more than the cost of equivalent services to providers under the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program; provide that reimbursements for less than those provided for under the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program are not prohibited. HB 84 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, B. Montell) - Clarify that the maximum payments for the cost of medical care for prisoners shall not exceed by 10% the rate paid for similar services under the Kentucky Medical Assistance Program; delete language relating to the creation of new or existing payment programs at different rates. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Local Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Mar 2-floor amendment (1) filed HB 85 (BR 355) - J. Vincent AN ACT relating to recyclers. Create new sections of KRS 224.50 require junkyard operators to report material quantities and income for taxation purposes; to declare that violators of this Act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to fines; to require that a bill of sale identify the seller of a motor vehicle as the owner or one having the power of attorney for the owner; require the receiving operator to file these documents with the county clerk; allow a person to qualify as an employee of an operator through a notarized document; require that each operator maintain a file with employee notarized documents; require an intervening operator to furnish its employee's notarized documents to all of its receiving operators; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 177.905, 177.910, 177.912, 177.915, 177.920, 177.925 177.935, 177.940, 177.950, and 177.951 as new sections of KRS 224.50 to allow the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations regarding reporting sales of recyclable materials for state tax purposes and develop forms with specific requirements to implement this system; allow for verification of a seller's identity through a driver's license and proof of insurance; allow the cabinet to impose fines on any person or operator who fails to file vehicle transfer papers with the county clerk; make conforming amendments and technical corrections; amend KRS 177.990 to remove the penalty section for the sections that have been reenacted under this Act; amend KRS 177.978 to conform; provide that on the effective date of this Act, all relevant administrative and enforcement powers shall be transferred from the Department of Highways to the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) Feb 14-posted in committee HB 86/LM (BR 65) - C. Hoffman, R. Wilkey, M. Marzian, R. Palumbo, T. Riner AN ACT relating to traffic regulations. Amend KRS 189.125, regarding seat belts, to allow primary enforcement of the mandatory seat belt law, exempt operators or passengers for which the seat belt does not fit to NTSHA and manufacturers' specifications; prohibit the inclusion of a conviction for a seat belt violation as part of a person's driving history record; amend KRS 189.990 to specify the fine for violation of the mandatory seat belt law may be prepaid, and if prepaid the offender does not have to pay court costs; amend KRS 431.452 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to prohibit law enforcement agencies from erecting roadblocks for the sole purpose of checking for violations of the seat belt law; require the Transportation Cabinet to erect signs on the interstate system notifying motorists of the requirement to use seat belts on the Commonwealth. HB 86 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions with the following exemptions: amend Section 1 to exempt individuals who cannot properly fasten a seat belt; amend Section 4 to prohibit road blocks for the sole purpose of enforcing any provision of KRS 189.125; add a new section 6 to delay enforcement of the provisions of seat belt law until January 1, 2007, require the officers issue a courtesy warning rather than a citation for a violation of KRS 189.125(6) until January 1, 2007. HFA (1, J. Stewart III) - Exempt from the seat belt requirement any vehicle manufactured after 1985. HFA (2, R. Wilkey) - Delete delayed enforcement provisions; declare an EMERGENCY. HFA (3/Title, R. Wilkey) - Make title amendment. HFA (4, J. Stewart III) - Exempt operators and passengers of vehicles twenty years old and older from seat belt requirement. HFA (5, J. Stewart III) - Reduce fine for seat belt violation from a $25 maximum to a $5 maximum. HFA (6/P, R. Nelson) - Attach provisions of HB 105. HFA (7/Title, R. Nelson) - Make title amendment. HFA (8, J. DeCesare) - Amend Section 4 to provide that a citation for a violation of KRS 186.125 shall not be issued to a person at a roadblock unless the person is cited for another offense. HFA (9, H. Collins) - Delete the committee substitute and all previously adopted floor amendments in their entirety and replace with the provisions of the original HB 86 with the following exceptions: amend Section 1 to apply the provisions of the seat belt requirement to vehicles manufactured after 1981; remove exemption in the original bill for individuals who cannot properly fasten a seat belt; amend Section 2 to exempt all fines, not just prepaid fines, for violations of KRS 189.125(6) from court costs; amend Section 4 to prohibit road blocks for the sole purpose of enforcing any provision of KRS 189.125; add a new section 6 to delay enforcement of the provisions of seat belt law until January 1, 2007; require the officers to issue a courtesy warning rather than a citation for a violation of KRS 189.125(6) until January 1, 2007. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) Feb 7-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (3-title) filed Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006; floor amendments (4) and (5) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 14-floor amendment (6) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (7-title) filed Feb 16-3rd reading; floor amendment (5) rejected ; Committee Substitute adopted; floor amendments (2) and (4) adopted ; defeated 49-48 Feb 22-floor amendment (8) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 10-floor amendment (9) filed to Committee Substitute HB 87 (BR 805) - R. Crimm AN ACT relating to failure to maintain security on a motor vehicle as required by Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304. Create a new section of Subtitle 39 of KRS Chapter 304 to provide that there shall be no recovery for the first ten thousand dollars of bodily injury and the first ten thousand dollars of property damage based on any cause or right of action arising out of a motor vehicle accident if the owner or operator fails to own or maintain security as required by this subtitle; provide that the limitation of damages shall not apply if the driver of the other vehicle is cited for driving under the influence, intentionally causes the accident, flees from the scene, or at the time of the accident is in furtherance of commission of a felony; provide that the limitation of damages does not apply if the other vehicle is not being operated at the time of the accident and is not in violation of KRS Chapter 189; provide that a person involved in an accident in which the other vehicle is not covered by insurance may assert, as an affirmative defense, the limitation of damages provisions of this Act; provide that if an owner of an uninsured vehicle institutes an action to recover damages and is awarded an amount equal to or less than the minimum insurance requirements of KRS 304.39-110, the owner or operator must be held liable for all court costs incurred by the parties to the action; provide that each person who applies for a driver's license, registers a motor vehicle, or operates or owns a motor vehicle in this state is deemed to have consented to being subject to this Act; require all persons who apply for issuance or renewal of a driver's license, motor vehicle title, or motor vehicle registration to sign a declaration that the person consents to the provisions of this Act; provide that this Act does not preclude a passenger from asserting a claim to recover damages which he or she occasioned by the negligence of another person arising out of the operation or use of a motor vehicle; provide that no insurer shall lose any rights of subrogation; provide that if no suit is filed, the claimant's insurer may recover any amount paid on behalf of the insured in excess of the first ten thousand dollars of bodily injury and property damages; provide that except for newly acquired vehicles added to a policy, the issuance, change, or adjustment of any motor vehicle liability security subsequent to an accident without proof of coverage having been bound prior to the accident shall not effectuate the recovery, the defeat of an affirmative defense, or the avoidance of liability for court costs; exempt from the provisions of this Act any vehicle which is legally parked at the time of the accident. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Banking and Insurance Jan 3-introduced in House; to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 5-posted in committee Jan 13-reassigned to Judiciary (H) HB 88/FN (BR 377) - B. Montell, B. Farmer AN ACT relating to volunteer fire department fuel expenses. Amend KRS 138.344 to allow motor fuels taxes paid by volunteer fire departments to be reimbursed. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 89/LM (BR 471) - B. Montell AN ACT relating to hiring persons who are not United States citizens. Create new section of KRS Chapter 336 to create definitions; require the department of labor to promulgate administrative regulations to create a form consistent with Form I-9 including documentation requirements published by the Department of Homeland Security to be used by Kentucky employers and to establish procedures for written complaints relating to violations of the requirements of this Act; require employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of an employee by filling out the form within 3 business days of the first day of employment; prohibit an employee who cannot provide documentation within 3 business days to continue in employment; permit an employee who is unable to present the required documents within 3 business days because the documents were lost, stolen, or destroyed to present the receipt for the application of the replacement documents within 3 business days and the actual documents within 90 days; require employers to retain and make available for inspection, forms and documentation for 3 years after the date of hire or 1 year after the date employment ends which ever is later; authorize the department to review the form and documentation and to refer violations for investigation and prosecution to the Attorney General; establish civil and criminal penalties; require employers who hire without the required form and documentation to be responsible for payment of medically necessary treatment for a medically indigent employee and the employee's household if the medical condition arose during the course of employment; exempt employers from liability or prosecution who in good faith rely on documentation establishing employment authorization where the document appears to be authentic on its face; create a new section of KRS 15 to require the Attorney General to give notice to the employer, to issue a cease and desist order, and to investigate and prosecute cases referred by the department. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Labor and Industry Jan 3-introduced in House; to Labor and Industry (H) HB 90 (BR 476) - T. Burch, J. Bowen, M. Cherry, L. Clark, B. Farmer, D. Floyd, J. Gray, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, D. Keene, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, C. Miller, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, R. Rand, J. Richards, K. Stein, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to graduated driver's licenses for teenagers. Amend KRS 186.450 and create new sections of KRS Chapter 186 to require a person at least 16 years of age and under 18 years to hold an instruction permit for 180 days before applying for an intermediate license; require a person to hold an intermediate license for 180 days and complete a driver training program before applying for an operator's license; make a permit valid for three years and an intermediate license valid for two years; require a person applying for an intermediate license to present a statement to state police signed by a parent or a guardian attesting to at least 60 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 hours at night with a licensed person at least 21 years of age; require a 180-day extension to the permit or intermediate license for a violation or conviction under KRS Chapter 186, 189, or 189A; require the State Police to affix a sticker to an intermediate license and update computer information; require that the intermediate license be carried while operating a vehicle; prohibit a driver with an intermediate license from driving between 12 midnight and 6 a.m.; prohibit a driver with a permit or an intermediate from driving at any time with more than one person under the age of 20 years; amend KRS 186.412, 186.470, 186.480, 186.6401, and KRS 186.990 to conform; EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2006. HB 90 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Make technical corrections. HFA (1, P. Marcotte) - Prohibit a person under the age of 18 who possesses an instruction permit or an intermediate license from operating a cell phone or other wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle on the highway. HFA (2, T. Burch) - Retain original provisions of the bill; add that the passenger restriction for instruction permit and intermediate license holders applies only to passengers unrelated to the driver. HFA (3, J. Vincent) - Limit the violations which require an additional six month wait to violations of GDL passenger and curfew restrictions, moving violations for which points are assessed, and violations of KRS 189.010(1). HFA (4, D. Pasley) - Clarify passenger restrictions to place a limit of two unrelated persons younger than 20, exempt farm vehicles registered under KRS 186.050(4) from passenger restrictions if the operator is engaged in agricultural activities. HFA (5, D. Pasley) - Clarify passenger restrictions to place a limit of 2 unrelated persons under 20. HFA (6, D. Pasley) - Clarify passenger restrictions to exempt farm vehicles registered under KRS 186.050(4) from passenger restrictions if the operator is engaged in agricultural activities. SCA (1, B. Guthrie) - Provide that the issuance of an intermediate license shall begin on April 1, 2007, and the issuance of the permanent license shall begin on October 1, 2007; establish the effective date of the amendments relating to the issuance of an instruction permit to any person who obtains or renews an instruction permit on or after October 1, 2006. SFA (1, J. Pendleton) - Revoke the driver's license of a minor who is convicted of possessing, purchasing, or attempting to purchase alcoholic beverages; graduate penalty for a person's first, second, or third offense. SFA (2/Title, J. Pendleton) - Make title amendment. SFA (3, T. Jensen) - Exempt permit and intermediate license holders from passenger restrictions if they are accompanied by a driving instructor from a driver training school or secondary school. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006; floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 31-floor amendments (4) (5) and (6) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 6-3rd reading, passed 89-3 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) (3) and (6) Feb 7-received in Senate Feb 9-to Transportation (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006; floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 14-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (3) filed Mar 15-3rd reading; floor amendments (1) and (2-title) withdrawn ; passed 35-0 with committee amendment (1), floor amendment (3) Mar 16-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate committee amendment (1), floor amendment (3) for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-House concurred in Senate committee amendment (1), floor amendment (3) ; passed 93-1 Mar 21-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 65) HB 91 (BR 257) - Ji. Lee, D. Graham, D. Owens AN ACT relating to Medicaid services. Amend KRS 205.531 to require review of a denial of a service or services for medical necessity, or denial, limitation, or termination of a service or services involving a medical or surgical specialty or subspecialty, to be reviewed by a board certified or board eligible physician in the specialty area; require that the reviewing physician be an individual who was not involved in the original denial and is not the provider of services under consideration in the hearing. HB 91 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions except specify that the administrative hearing process applies only to a Medicaid managed care organization; exempt services rendered by a chiropractor or optometrist as specified in KRS 304.17A-607(1)(b). (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 14-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 15-received in Senate Feb 17-to Health and Welfare (S) HB 92 (BR 489) - Ji. Lee, J. Richards, T. Riner AN ACT relating to youth smoking. Amend KRS 438.311 to prohibit family members from providing tobacco products to children in the custody of the state; amend KRS 605.110 to permit children in the custody of the state to participate in smoking cessation services at local health departments at no cost. HB 92 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions and specify that the child may participate in public health smoking cessation efforts if smoking cessation efforts are not offered at the child's placement. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 24-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Jan 25-received in Senate Jan 27-to Health and Welfare (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 2-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 3-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 15-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 17) HB 93/LM (BR 8) - R. Wilkey, C. Belcher, J. Crenshaw, R. Meeks, A. Simpson, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to criminal record expungement. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 533 to allow persons convicted of one Class D felony or a series of Class D felonies arising out of a single event to petition to have their record expunged; provide steps for Commonwealth's attorneys' involvement in the process, notification of victim, and payment of fee; amend KRS 431.078 to provide that a person convicted of a misdemeanor may petition for expungement of the record five years after adjudication, and to increase fee; amend KRS 431.076 to impose a fee of $50 on any person filing a motion after a dismissal resulting from successful completion of a diversion or mediation program; amend KRS 527.040 to exempt individuals who have had their records expunged from the statute on a felon in possession of a firearm. HB 93 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Amend to raise the fee for an expungement petition by $30. HFA (1, B. Montell) - Prohibit expungement for persons who were incarcerated for the felony offense. HFA (2, R. Wilkey) - Amend to include elder abuse in the list of non-expungable felonies. HFA (3, B. Montell) - Amend to prohibit expungements for persons who served a sentence of incarceration after the entry of a judgment of conviction. HFA (4, R. Wilkey) - Amend to remove the $50 fee payable by persons completing a diversion plan; require the clerk of the court to send notice of the petition to the crime victim. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 19-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 20, 2006 Jan 23-floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 25-floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 16-floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22-3rd reading; floor amendment (3) rejected ; passed 76-21 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) and (4) Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Judiciary (S) HB 94 (BR 261) - R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to mobile and recreational vehicle parks. Amend KRS 219.410 to exclude mobile home and recreational vehicle parks owned and operated by local governments from the provisions of KRS 219.310 to 219.410. HB 94 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; specify that the new language applies to manufactured home parks, mobile home parks, or recreational vehicle parks owned and operated on a temporary or seasonal basis by a local government. HFA (1, R. Wilkey) - Specify that all installations of manufactured homes and mobile homes pursuant to this subsection shall be performed by an installer certified under KRS 227.560 in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, if available, or ANSI 225.1 Manufactured Home Installations. SCS - Retain original provisions, except add an exclusion from the provisions of KRS 219.310 to 219.410 for festivals of not more than 30 days that are organized and operated by local governments; make technical correction. SFA (1, R. Sanders Jr) - Make installer certification standards apply to all installations of manufactured homes and mobile homes, rather than just those installations for temporary parks or festivals operated by local governments. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Local Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 13-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 14-received in Senate Feb 16-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 6-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 7-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 8-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 10-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 20-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) ; passed 98-0 Mar 22-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 3-became law without Governor's signature (Acts ch. 111) HB 95 (BR 297) - R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to speed limits. Amend KRS 189.390, regarding speed limits, to set a maximum speed limit of 65 MPH on interstates, parkways and other 4 lane state highways. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) HB 96 (BR 485) - T. Pullin, J. Carr, B. Farmer, J. Higdon, R. Webb AN ACT relating to Kentucky National Guard and Reserve death benefits, declaring an emergency, and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 61.315 to require that the State Treasurer pay death benefits in the amount of $75,000 when a member of the Kentucky National Guard or Reserve dies on federal active duty; make an appropriation in the amount of $1,050,000 to carry out the provisions of the Act; make amendment to KRS 61.315 retroactive to July 1, 2002; declare an EMERGENCY. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Jan 3-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) HB 97 (BR 368) - C. Embry Jr AN ACT relating to workers' compensation. Amend KRS 342.267 to increase the penalties for workers' compensation insurance companies and self-insured groups or employers engaging in unfair claims settlement practices, from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation to $5,000 to $50,000 per violation. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Labor and Industry Jan 3-introduced in House; to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 20-posted in committee HB 98 (BR 194) - M. Henley, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, K. Stein, J. Wayne, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to health care. Create a new section of KRS 205.510 to 205.645 to create the Fair Share Health Care Fund within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for the purpose of supporting the operations of the Medicaid program; permit the fund to receive funds; create new sections of KRS Chapter 336 to define "commissioner," "employee," "employer," "health insurance costs," and "wages"; provide that the term "employer" does not include a nonprofit entity or governmental agency, but that it includes only companies with 10,000 or more employees; provide that an employer, on January 1, 2007, and annually thereafter, shall submit to the commissioner of the Department of Labor the number of employees in Kentucky as of January 1 of the previous year, the amount spent by the employer during that previous year on health insurance costs in the state, and the percentage of payroll that was spent by the employer in the previous year on health insurance costs in the state; require an employer that does not spend 8% of the total wages paid to employees in the state on health insurance costs to pay to the commissioner an amount equal to the difference between what the employer pays up to 8% of the total wages paid to its employees in the state; assess a $250 civil penalty for each day that the report is not made, and a $250,000 civil penalty for failure to make the required payment; require the commissioner to report by March 15 each year to the Governor on various aspects of the program; require the commissioner to verify each year the number of employers in Kentucky with 10,000 or more employees; require the commissioner to promulgate an administrative regulation to carry out the provisions of the bill; identify the Act as the "Fair Share Health Care Act"; EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in House; to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 11-posted in committee HB 99 (BR 89) - M. Cherry Jan 6-WITHDRAWN HB 100/FN (BR 477) - M. Cherry, B. Farmer AN ACT relating to tax credits for supplemental military pay. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to define terms and establish a non refundable military supplemental pay credit; amend KRS 141.0205 to prioritize credit; amend KRS 61.394 to require state employees who are activated for military service to be paid supplemental pay by employer state agencies. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee HB 101/LM (BR 263) - A. Simpson AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to require the court to issue a no contact order obligating a defendant convicted of a felony sex offense, other than indecent exposure, under KRS Chapter 510 to have no contact or only court-permitted contact with the victim of the offenses; declare that violation of the order is a Class D felony for the first offense and a Class C felony for each subsequent offense. HB 101 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Delete original provisions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 relating to sex offenses to provide that a conviction of a felony offense under the chapter operates as an application for a restraining order prohibiting contact with the victim, unless the victim requests otherwise; provide defendant notice of right to request a hearing on the restraining order; provide for time of hearing; provide for contents of order; provide for modification of order upon petition of victim or defendant; provide for modification hearing; provide for entering order into KSP LINK computer system; provide civil and criminal immunity for law enforcement officers acting in good faith in enforcing an order; provide for nondisclosure of victim's personal information; violation of order is Class A misdemeanor. HCA (1/Title, G. Lindsay) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 3, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to Judiciary (S) HB 102 (BR 180) - M. Marzian, C. Hoffman AN ACT relating to nursing. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 314 to enact and enter into the Nurse Licensure Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; recognize a multistate licensure privilege to practice for registered nurses or practical nurses; permit the Kentucky Board of Nursing to limit or revoke the multistate licensure privilege of any nurse to practice in Kentucky; establish application requirements; require reporting of any actions taken by the Kentucky Board of Nursing to the home state of the licensee; establish a coordinated licensure information system and provide for interchange of information among compact states; provide immunity for party states, officers, employees, or agents of a party state's nurse licensing board who act in accordance with the provisions of the compact; prohibit amendment of the compact unless the amendment has been enacted into the laws of all party states; provide for severability for any provision in the compact that is contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person, or circumstance; amend KRS 314.011 to include individuals who hold the privilege to practice in the definitions of "nurse," "registered nurse," and "licensed practical nurse"; amend KRS 314.021 to permit individuals privileged under the compact to practice in Kentucky and make it unlawful for any nurse, employer of nurses, or any person having knowledge of facts to refrain from reporting to the board a nurse who has been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving drugs, alcohol, fraud, deceit, falsification of records, a breach of trust, physical harm or endangerment to others, or dishonesty under the laws of any state or of the United States or a nurse who has a license, privilege, or credential to practice as a nurse denied, limited, suspended, probated, revoked, or otherwise disciplined in another jurisdiction on grounds sufficient for these actions in the Commonwealth; amend KRS 314.042 to authorize the board to issued a registration to practice advanced registered nursing to an applicant who holds the privilege to practice as a registered nurse under the compact if the registered nurse has met all of the requirements for advance registered nursing practice; require the advanced registered nurse to maintain an active registered nurse license issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or to hold a current privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Kentucky; amend KRS 314.046 to permit a registered nurse privileged in Kentucky to make the actual determination and pronouncement of death for hospice patients; amend KRS 314.085 to authorize the board to require a holder of a privilege to practice as a nurse to submit to a mental-health, chemical-dependency, or physical evaluation if there is reasonable cause to believe that the holder is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety or has abused alcohol or drugs; amend KRS 314.089 to authorize the board to temporary suspend or take disciplinary action against a privilege of a nurse granted under the compact; amend KRS 314.091 to authorize the board to reprimand, deny, limit, revoke, probate, or suspend any privilege to practice as a nurse granted under the compact; amend KRS 314.099 to establish that the jurisdiction of the Kentucky Board of Nursing includes individuals granted the privilege to practice nursing under the compact; and create a new section of KRS Chapter 314 to define the terms "registered nurse," "licensed registered nurse," "practical nurse," or "licensed practical nurse" used in KRS to include individuals licensed, credentialed, or privileged under KRS Chapter 314; EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2007. HB 102 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 314.101 to permit nurses licensed in another state to practice in Kentucky during an emergency occurring in the Commonwealth or any other state declared by the President of the United States or the Governor of Kentucky; authorize the board to determine the duration and conditions of the practice during the emergency; authorize nurses licensed in another state who is in the Commonwealth on a nonroutine basis to provide nursing consultation services or present continuing education programs. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 24-received in Senate Feb 28-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 86) HB 103/AA (BR 210) - M. Marzian, J. Draud, R. Meeks, K. Stein AN ACT relating to the taxation of tobacco products, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 138.130 to include snuff in the definition of "other tobacco products"; amend KRS 138.140 to increase the 26-cent cigarette surtax to 71 cents and increase the tax rate on other tobacco products to 32% effective July 1, 2006; amend KRS 138.143 to impose a 45-cent cigarette floor stocks tax effective June 30, 2006; provide that the floor stocks tax may be paid in three equal installments; amend KRS 138.195 and 438.335 to conform; create new sections of KRS Chapter 41 to establish a children's dental fund and allocate moneys collected from the other tobacco products tax to the Department for Public Health to provide dental and oral health care and services to children under 21 whose family income is below 250% of the federal poverty level, and provide funding for health care benefits and health insurance benefits for active and retired state employees and classified and certified public school personnel; establish a Commonwealth fund to allocate moneys collected from the surtax to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for the provision of health care services, mental health and substance abuse services, and smoking prevention and cessation; allocate moneys to the School Facilities Construction Commission for building new school or additions or renovations to existing schools in certain school districts; allocate moneys to fund veteran's nursing homes, to the Council on Postsecondary Education for the purpose of tuition assistance, to the Kentucky diabetes research trust fund, and to the General Fund; require each agency or organization receiving funds to report on the use of the moneys to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue, the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare, and the Legislative Research Commission by August 30, 2007, and each August thereafter; Effective July 1, 2006; EMERGENCY. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 104 (BR 819) - J. Draud, C. Embry Jr AN ACT relating to the primary program. Amend KRS 158.030 and 158.031 to clarify that a child who is at least 5 years of age, but less than 6 years of age may be advanced through the primary program if the student is determined to have acquired the academic and social skills taught in kindergarten as determined by local board policy; provide that the student may be classified as other than a kindergarten student for purposes of funding under KRS 157.310 to 157.440. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) Jan 5-posted in committee Jan 17-posting withdrawn HB 105 (BR 824) - R. Nelson, T. Pullin AN ACT relating to motor vehicle operator's license fees. Amend KRS 186.531 to require fees for issuance of driver's licenses and instruction permits to be reduced by twelve dollars; amend KRS 281A.150 to establish fees for issuance of commercial driver's licenses, instruction permits and endorsements; require three dollars and fifty cents for issuance of licenses to be deposited in the general fund; establish that the commercial driver's license expire in the birth month of the license holder; and require the cabinet to promulgate a fee schedule for commercial driver's licenses and endorsements issuance for less than four years. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) HB 106 (BR 842) - R. Wilkey, C. Hoffman, M. Marzian, K. Stein AN ACT relating to seat belt usage. Amend KRS 189.125 to allow for primary enforcement of the seat belt law. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) Feb 28-posted in committee HB 107 (BR 26) - S. Westrom, R. Damron, B. Farmer AN ACT relating to jurors. Amend KRS 29A.100 to require that a person be excused from jury duty when that person requests to be excused and is the primary caregiver having active care and custody of a child under six years of age or a family member over 65 or disabled. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 108/FN (BR 913) - S. Riggs, S. Brinkman, Dw. Butler, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, W. Hall, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, G. Lynn, J. Richards, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to compensatory time for certified employees. Amend KRS 158.080 to require local boards of education to compensate teachers with compensatory time or compensation at their normal rate of pay for time extended beyond seven and one-half hours per day or 37 and one-half hours per week; allow compensatory time to accumulate; state that no teacher shall be required to work more than the minimum term during the school year; amend KRS 158.649 to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) HB 109/FN (BR 473) - M. Denham, R. Adams, M. Weaver, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to sales tax. Amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax straw, wood shavings, and sawdust used in agricultural or equine pursuits; ACT takes effect August 1, 2006. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 110 (BR 897) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to agritourism. Amend KRS 247.804 to change the membership of the Agritourism Advisory Council. HB 110 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, T. Jensen) - Add a member of the Jackson Purchase Resource Conservation and Development Foundation, Inc. to the Agritourism Advisory Council. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Jan 3-introduced in House; to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 13-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Jan 18-3rd reading, passed 93-1 Jan 19-received in Senate Jan 23-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with committee amendment (1) ; received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate committee amendment (1) for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-House concurred in Senate committee amendment (1) ; passed 95-0 Mar 21-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 66) HB 111/LM (BR 77) - P. Marcotte AN ACT relating to the removal of Social Security numbers from marriage licenses. Amend KRS 402.100 to delete the requirement for the inclusion of Social Security numbers on the marriage license; delete the requirement for the county clerk to store the Social Security number; require a Social Security number, if possessed by a party to a marriage license, to be used as a form of identification; permit other forms of identification; require the Social Security number to be forwarded to the agency responsible for enforcing child support and stored by that agency with a nonidentifying numeric; and prohibit the Social Security number from being released to the public. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 1-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 101) HB 112 (BR 474) - R. Damron AN ACT relating to establishment of an interstate compact to regulate designated insurance products. Establish Subtitle 50 of KRS Chapter 304 and create a new section thereof to establish the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact and make Kentucky a member of the compact; provide that among the purposes of the compact is to develop uniform standards for insurance products pertaining to individual and group annuity, life insurance, disability income, and long-term insurance products; create among the compacting states a joint public agency known as the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission; establish powers of the commission; provide that each compacting state shall have one member of the commission; authorize the commission to establish bylaws, a management committee, and legislative and advisory committees; provide that a uniform standard shall become effective 90 days after its promulgation by the commission or such later date as determined by the commission; permit a compacting state to opt out of a uniform standard; provide that the commission shall attempt to resolve any disputes which may arise between two or more compacting states; require insurers and third-party filers who seek to have a product approved by the commission to file the product with the commission and pay filing fees; provide for appeal of disapproval of a product; authorize the commission to accept contributions and other forms of funding from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, compacting states, and other sources; provide that any state is eligible to be a compacting state; provide that the compact shall become effective upon legislative enactment by two compacting states; provide that the compact shall be effective for adopting uniform standards for products filed with the commission only after 26 states are compacting states or states representing greater than 40 percent of the premium volume for life insurance, annuity, disability income, and long-term care insurance products based on records of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners for the prior year; provide for withdrawal from the compact; provide for action by the commission upon default by a compacting state; provide for dissolution of the compact; provide that all lawful actions of the commission are binding upon the compacting states. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006 Feb 13-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Feb 14-received in Senate Feb 16-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 13-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 22-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 23-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 117) HB 113 (BR 464) - S. Rudy, J. Carr, J. Stewart III, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to sales and use tax. Amend KRS 139.470 to delete gross receipts from sales of water used in equine businesses from exempt transactions; amend KRS 139.531 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale of feed, seed, commercial fertilizer, machinery, machinery repair parts, horse embyros and semen, fuel, and on-farm facilities to persons engaged in raising equine as a business; provide that the Act takes effect August 1, 2006. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 114 (BR 195) - R. Wilkey, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to eminent domain. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 416 to delineate allowable and prohibited public uses of property subject to eminent domain; amend KRS 416.540 to specify "public use" and not "public purpose" as the correct terminology in relation to eminent domain; amend KRS 416.580 to require that commissioners appointed to value property in eminent domain cases be real estate appraisers or realtors and to create a mechanism for their selection. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 115/LM/CI (BR 853) - S. Lee AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to authorize certified peace officers to enforce U. S. immigration laws and prohibit police agencies from prohibiting their officers from doing so. HB 115 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Amend to limit the bill's arrest authority to criminal immigration violations. HFA (1, S. Lee) - Amend to limit provisions of subsection (3) of Section 1 relating to policies of law enforcement agencies to law enforcement agencies of urban-county governments. HFA (2, S. Lee) - Amend to limit all of the bill's provisions to counties containing urban county governments. HFA (3, S. Lee) - Replace reference to law enforcement agencies with a reference to city, county, urban-county, charter county, or consolidated local government in that part of the bill prohibiting a policy regarding the non-enforcement of federal law. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 2-floor amendments (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute HB 116/CI (BR 835) - R. Meeks AN ACT relating to the collection of DNA. Amend KRS 17.170 to require the collection of DNA from any person, including any juvenile, who is convicted on or after the effective date of any felony offense, or who is in the custody of the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or a local or county jail on the effective date for conviction of a felony offense, or who is on probation, parole, conditional discharge, conditional release or diversion for a felony offense that occurred prior to the effective date; repeal KRS 17.171, 17.172, 17.173, and 17.174. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 117/FN (BR 839) - R. Meeks, J. Draud, C. Hoffman, D. Owens, T. Riner, A. Simpson AN ACT relating to lead-based paint and lead hazards. Amend KRS 211.900 to define "lead-based paint," "lead hazard," "lead-safe work practices," "clearance examination," "risk assessment," and "elevated blood lead levels"; change the date of dwelling construction and original painting from 1945 to 1960 in the definition of "at-risk persons"; amend KRS 211.903 to require testing for an elevated blood lead level as part of the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program; require the secretary to establish a statewide program for testing of at-risk persons and other target populations of children under age six years of age and pregnant women; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to establish methods and intervals for screening and testing, notifying health care providers of methods and intervals, guidelines for reporting of tests of blood lead levels to affected persons and the cabinet, and keeping and reporting on records of the incidence of elevated blood lead levels; amend KRS 211.905 to require remediation of lead hazards; amend KRS 211.994 to increase the fine for the failure to remove hazardous lead based substances within 30 days from $25 to $100. HB 117 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Retain original provisions of the bill; delete amendments to KRS 211.905 relating to requirements for removing lead hazards; make technical correction. SCS (1/FN) - Replace all text with the provisions of SB 188/HCS; add pregnant women to the definition of "at-risk persons"; delete the definition of "lead based hazard"; specify that when a child has an elevated blood level cabinet representatives shall inspect the dwelling and other places the child routinely spends more than 6 hours per week; delete Section 8 of SB 188/HCS requiring booster seats for children of a specified age, height, and weight; add the provisions of HB 334/GA to require persons age 16 and older to wear protective helmet when riding or operating an ATV; exempt requirement when the ATV is used for agricultural purposes; add the provisions of SB 39/GA to prohibit enforcement of rules or regulations promulgated by an air pollution control district until the local government governing body approves the rule or regulation; apply the prohibition to any rule or regulation adopted after June 1, 2005, that imposes more stringent regulation than those imposed by state or federal government until approved by three-fifths of the local government governing body. SCS (2) - Amend KRS 214.155 to include all tests for heritable disorders to be performed as recommended by the American College of Medical Genetics; amend KRS 211.900 to add a definition of lead-based paint and lead-based hazard; add pregnant women and children 72 months of age and younger residing in a dwelling painted prior to 1978 in areas defined as high risk to the definition of "at-risk persons"; add definition of "elevated blood lead level"; add definition of "confirmed elevated blood lead level"; amend KRS 211.901 to delete lead testing requirements; amend KRS 211.902 to require reporting of blood lead tests with a 2.3 microgram per deciliter of whole blood lead level; require elevated blood lead level tests to be reported to the cabinet in an approved electronic form within 7 days; require the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to prescribe the format and content of the electronic report; exempt labs from repercussions of not reporting when the information is not reported to them; require the cabinet to analyze and geographically index reports by county annually and submit an annual report; amend KRS 211.903 to require priority for testing blood lead levels be given to persons 72 months of age and younger; amend KRS 211.905 to specify that when a child has an elevated blood level that cabinet representatives shall inspect the dwelling and other places the child routinely spends more than 6 hours per week; increase removal period from 30 to 60 days; amend KRS 200.658 to add members to the Kentucky Early Intervention System Interagency Coordinating Council; amend KRS 189.515 to require persons under age 16 and older to wear protective helmets when riding or operating an ATV; amend KRS 189.125, to require primary enforcement of the seat belt law; amend KRS 189.990 to specify the fine for violation of the mandatory seat belt law may be prepaid, and if prepaid the offender does not have to pay court costs; amend KRS 431.452 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to prohibit law enforcement agencies from erecting roadblocks for the sole purpose of checking for violations of the seat belt law; require the Transportation Cabinet to erect signs on the interstate system notifying motorists of the requirement to use seat belts on the Commonwealth; exempt all fines, not just prepaid fines, for violations of KRS 189.125(6) from court costs; prohibit roadblocks for the sole purpose of enforcing any provision of KRS 189.125; add a new section to delay enforcement of the provisions of the seat belt law until January 1, 2007, and require that officers issue a courtesy warning rather than a citation for a violation of KRS 189.125(6) until January 1, 2007. SCA (1/Title, D. Seum) - Make title amendment. SFA (1, J. Denton) - Retain orginal provisions of HB 117/SCS; make technical corrections. SFA (2, D. Seum) - Insert provision that would suspend the operation of the mandatory ATV helmet provision for persons under 16 years of age on a county by county basis if the county has more than 500 unserved felony warrants. SFA (3, J. Pendleton) - Retain provisions of HB 117/SCS; delete the exemption of the ATV headgear requirement when engaged in farm or agriculture related activities. SFA (4, D. Williams) - Add the provisions of the original HB 86 with the following exceptions: apply the provisions of the seat belt requirement only to vehicles manufactured after 1981; remove exemption in the original bill for individuals who cannot properly fasten a seat belt; exempt all fines, not just prepaid fines, for violations of KRS 189.125(6) from court costs; prohibit road blocks for the sole purpose of enforcing any provision of KRS 189.125; add a new section to delay enforcement of the provisions of seat belt law until January 1, 2007, and require the officers issue a courtesy warning rather than a citation for a violation of KRS 189.125(6) until January 1, 2007. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 15-posted in committee Feb 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 24-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 100-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 2-received in Senate Mar 6-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 21-taken from committee; 1st reading; returned to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 23-floor amendments (3) and (4) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 24-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading; floor amendment (2) defeated ; passed 22-15 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendments (1) (3) and (4); received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendments (1) (3) and (4) Apr 10-returned to Senate; received in Senate; bill reconsidered (change PASSED status); recommitted to Health and Welfare (S); reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; floor amendments (1) (3) and (4) withdrawn ; Committee Substitute withdrawn; passed with 23-15 Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1-title) Apr 11-received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1-title) ; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1-title) ; passed 48-45 Apr 12-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 18-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 180) HB 118 (BR 865) - R. Meeks, S. Brinkman AN ACT relating to alien disability. Amend KRS 381.290, relating to right of an alien intending to be naturalized to own real or personal property in Kentucky, to delete original provisions and replace them with a provision permitting aliens, both resident and nonresident, to own real and personal property in Kentucky in the same manner as a citizen, except as provided by an applicable statute or treaty; repeal KRS 381.300, 381.310, 381.320, 381.330, and 381.340 restricting the rights of aliens to own property in Kentucky. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 119 (BR 449) - R. Meeks AN ACT relating to the provision of services by county interlocal agreement, making an appropriation therefor and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 65.250 to specify certain criteria for the approval of interlocal agreements; amend KRS 65.260 to grant the Department for Local Government the right to review all interlocal agreements; amend KRS 95A.262 to allow a $1,650 payment to volunteer fire departments that have entered into a valid interlocal agreement for the provision of fire protection services across county boundaries; require preferences be given to those volunteer fire departments that have entered into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of fire protection services across county boundaries; increase reimbursement to volunteer fire departments for lost equipment for those departments that have entered into a valid interlocal agreement for the provision of fire protection services across county boundaries; amend KRS 311A.155 to require the board to grant preferences to counties that have entered into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of emergency services across county boundaries; increase reimbursement to counties for lost equipment for those counties that have entered into a valid interlocal agreement for the provision of emergency services across county boundaries; reduce deduction from state aid for reimbursement of lost equipment to counties for lost equipment for those counties that have entered into a valid interlocal agreement for the provision of emergency services across county boundaries; amend KRS 39B.020 to encourage the creation of voluntary regional emergency service districts through the creation of interlocal agreements; amend KRS 39C.020 to increase supplementary state funds for those regional emergency management districts created through valid interlocal agreements; amend KRS 258.119 to require the Commissioner of Agriculture to grant preferences to those counties that have entered into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of animal control services across county boundaries; amend KRS 224.43-505 to require the reimbursement of 100% of direct expenses involved in eliminating illegal open dumps in counties that have entered into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of solid waste management services across county boundaries, provided other criteria is met; reduce matching grant requirements for counties that have entered into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of solid waste management services across county boundaries; amend KRS 177.320 to establish a new road fund for counties that have entered into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of road and bridge construction and maintenance across county boundaries; establish a formula for the distribution of this new road fund; set conditions for the use of this fund by counties that have entered into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of road and bridge construction and maintenance across county boundaries; provide for the lapsing of unused funds; amend KRS 75.440 to conform; require the Department of Criminal Justice Training to examine costs of supplemental aid to county police departments and sheriffs that enter into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of police or tax collection services across county boundaries; establish a reporting date for the Department; require the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education to examine costs of supplemental aid to fire departments that enter into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of fire protection services across county boundaries; establish a reporting date for the commission; EMERGENCY; effective July 1, 2006. HB 119 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 65.250 to specify certain criteria for the approval of interlocal agreements; amend KRS 65.260 to grant the Department for Local Government the right to review all interlocal agreements; amend 65.7621 added definitions; 65.7623 to increase membership of CMRS Emergency Telecommunications Board, alter membership; amend 65.7625 technical change; KRS 65.7629 to include certain CMRS providers within fee structure; amend 65.7631 to alter distribution of funds; amend 65.7635 to include prepaid cellular services; amend KRS 65.7639 technical change; amend 95A.262 to allow a $1,650 payment to volunteer fire departments that have entered into a valid interlocal agreement for the provision of fire protection services across county boundaries; require preferences be given to those volunteer fire departments that have entered into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of fire protection services across county boundaries; increase reimbursement to volunteer fire departments for lost equipment for those departments that have entered into a valid interlocal agreement for the provision of fire protection services across county boundaries; amend KRS 311A.155 to require the board to grant preferences to counties that have entered into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of emergency services across county boundaries; increase reimbursement to counties for lost equipment for those counties that have entered into a valid interlocal agreement for the provision of emergency services across county boundaries; reduce deduction from state aid for reimbursement of lost equipment to counties for lost equipment for those counties that have entered into a valid interlocal agreement for the provision of emergency services across county boundaries; amend KRS 39B.020 to encourage the creation of voluntary regional emergency service districts through the creation of interlocal agreements; increase supplementary state funds for those regional emergency service districts created through valid interlocal agreements; amend KRS 75.440 to conform; require the Department of Criminal Justice Training to examine costs of supplemental aid to county police departments and sheriffs that enter into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of police or tax collection services across county boundaries; establish a reporting date for the Department; require the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education to examine costs of supplemental aid to fire departments that enter into valid interlocal agreements for the provision of fire protection services across county boundaries; establish a reporting date for the commission, establish July 1, 2006, as the effective date of the Act. HCA (1/Title, R. Meeks) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 9-posting waived; posted in committee HB 120 (BR 916) - R. Crimm AN ACT relating to labeling bottled water. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 217 to require bottled water distributed in the Commonwealth to identify the source of the water on a label affixed to the bottle. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 27-posted in committee HB 121 (BR 923) - S. Westrom AN ACT relating to disclosure of information about sprinkler systems in long-term care facilities. Create a new section of KRS 216.537 to 216.590 to require a long-term care facility to inform a person prior to admission about details of the facility's sprinkler system; require a facility that does not have a sprinkler system to inform a person prior to admission about the absence and to obtain a written acknowledgment that the person is aware about the absence of a sprinkler system; and prohibit the acknowledgment from containing a waiver of any liability arising from the absence of a sprinkler system. HB 121 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions except provide a definition of "long-term care facility"; specify that long-term care facilities that do not have a sprinkler system in each resident room shall explain details about the facility's sprinkler system to the resident and whether any rooms in the facility are not equipped with a sprinkler. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 20-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 10-3rd reading, passed 91-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 13-received in Senate Feb 15-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 16-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 46) HB 122 (BR 1012) - R. Nelson, J. Higdon, R. Mobley AN ACT relating to eminent domain. Create a new section of KRS 416.550 to 416.670 to delineate allowable and prohibited public uses of property subject to eminent domain; amend various other sections of the KRS to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 123 (BR 20) - D. Floyd AN ACT relating to appropriations and revenue. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 48 to require that 62% of general fund resources be used in support of education, including early childhood education, elementary and secondary education, postsecondary education, and adult education; establish the types of expenditures to be included; create a new section of KRS Chapter 48 requiring the executive branch budget recommendation to conform to this requirement; amend KRS 48.040 to require the uniform budget forms to conform to this requirement; amend KRS 48.130 to require that a budget reduction action maintain the 62% amount for education; amend KRS 48.140 to require that disbursal of funds from the surplus account of the general fund be in accordance with the 62% amount for education; EFFECTIVE July 1 of the even-numbered year following the ratification of a constitutional amendment requiring 62% of the general fund be used in support of education. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 124 (BR 230) - D. Floyd AN ACT relating to preschool education program attendance. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to permit a local board of education to adopt an attendance policy for children enrolled in preschool education programs; permit the attendance policy to include disenrollment from a program as a consequence for noncompliance; and require a parent or guardian of child who is voluntarily enrolled in a preschool education program to comply with the preschool attendance policy adopted by a local board of education (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) HB 125 (BR 105) - J. Draud AN ACT relating to educational rank. Amend KRS 161.1211 to clarify Rank I status based on national board certification; prohibit Rank I for those teachers who used national board certification to qualify if the certificate is revoked for misconduct or voided for other reasons. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) Jan 5-posted in committee Jan 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 12-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 19-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 20, 2006 Feb 3-3rd reading, passed 93-0 Feb 6-received in Senate Feb 8-to Education (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 87) HB 126 (BR 832) - A. Simpson AN ACT relating to code enforcement boards. Amend KRS 65.8505 to define "joint code enforcement board"; amend KRS 65.8808 to allow any local government to expand its code enforcement board to include additional cities or counties within its jurisdiction for performing the function for which the code enforcement board was organized; amend KRS 65.8811 to specify that a joint code enforcement board shall include equal representation on the board of all participating local governments; specify that board members representing joint code enforcement boards shall have resided within the boundaries of the local government they represent for a period of at least one year prior to the date of the member's appointment and shall reside there throughout the term of office. HB 126 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend new language in Section 3 to specify that the composition of the membership on a joint code enforcement board shall be set out in the interlocal agreement as adopted. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 27-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute Jan 30-received in Senate Feb 1-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 8-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 15-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 12) HB 127 (BR 238) - Dw. Butler AN ACT relating to consumer protection. Create a new section of KRS 367.110 to 367.300 to define terms; provide that intentionally imposing a fraudulent finance charge after payment in full by a bank or a credit card issuer is a violation of KRS 367.170, subject to the Consumer Protection Act, KRS 367.110 to 367.300 and to the penalties contained in KRS 367.990. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 5-posted in committee HB 128 (BR 479) - Dw. Butler AN ACT relating to hunting and fishing licenses. Amend KRS 150.175 to allow individuals declared permanently and totally disabled by the County Employees Retirement System to qualify for a senior/disabled combination hunting and fishing license. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 6-posted in committee HB 129 (BR 237) - Dw. Butler, G. Lynn, C. Miller, T. Pullin AN ACT relating to operator's licenses. Amend KRS 186.540, to grant a free corrected drivers license to an individual if the individual's street name or address was changed and the person did not physically move to a new residence. HB 129 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, J. Pendleton) - Amend KRS 186.560 to require the revocation of a person's operator license upon a conviction of possession of alcohol in violation of KRS 244.085; establish that a conviction for use of any fraudulent identification document to purchase alcohol, rather than a driver's license, result in the revocation of a person's operator's license; include the conviction for possession of alcohol in the provisions for which a conditional license may be granted if an alcohol treatment education program is successfully completed. CCR - Cannot agree. FCCR - Adopt the provisions of HB 129/GA with the following changes: add Section 2 to amend KRS 186.560 to clarify that a suspension for fraudulent use of a drivers license or use of a fraudulent drivers license in an attempt to purchase alcoholic beverages shall be imposed for a violation of KRS 244.085(5); specify that a suspension of the license of an individual under 18 for this offense shall be for six months for the first offense, one year for the second offense, and two years for subsequent offenses. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 3, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Feb 24-received in Senate Feb 28-to Transportation (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 15-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with floor amendment (1) ; received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate floor amendment (1) for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-House refused to concur in Senate floor amendment (1) Mar 21-received in Senate Mar 22-posted for passage for receding from Senate floor amendment (1) for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-Senate refused to recede from floor amendment (1) Mar 24-Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate Apr 11-Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate; Conference Committee report adopted in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate Apr 12-Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate; passed 35-0; received in House; Free Conference Committee report adopted in House; passed 89-1; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 235) HB 130 (BR 139) - S. Westrom, R. Damron, J. Richards AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to prohibit the sale, use, purchase, possession, delivery, and donation of alcohol vaporizing devices; exempt hospitals, colleges, and universities, and pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies conducting research from such a ban; establish penalties for violators. HB 130 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; add language to require persons and entities with alcohol vaporizing devices to retain them in a secure location and to transfer them only to approved entities and persons; clarify that devices used by licensees under KRS Chapter 243 to demonstrate the aroma of an alcoholic beverages are exempt under this Act. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Judiciary (S) HB 131 (BR 236) - Dw. Butler, C. Hoffman AN ACT relating to public employee health insurance. Amend KRS 18A.225 to delete reference to dental insurance coverage and prepaid dental plan coverage; create a new section of KRS Chapter 18A to require the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet to procure a comprehensive dental insurance plan or plans and a vision plan or plans for state employees; require certain dental insurance and vision insurance benefits; allow dental insurance and vision insurance to be available to all state employees on a voluntary payroll deduction basis; require state employee to bear the entire cost of the policy premium for dental insurance and vision insurance. HB 131 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, D. Butler) - Clarify requirements for dental and vision insurance offered to state employees; require compliance with KRS 304.17A-270. SCS/LM/HM - Retain original provisions; require state employee health insurance plan, health benefit plans, Kentucky Access health benefit plans, and limited health service benefit plans that provide coverage for services rendered by physicians or osteopaths to provide same payment for coverage for services rendered by optometrists, if services may be rendered by optometrists; require state employee plan to comply with KRS 304.17A-270 and KRS 304.17A-525; require state employee self-insured plan to include a mail-order drug option for maintenance drugs, prohibit self-insured plan from discriminating against retail pharmacy located in geographic coverage area of plan; prohibit retail pharmacy from being required to dispense by mail; prohibit net cost to the plan for quantity of maintenance drugs dispensed by mail to exceed net cost to the plan for same quantity of same drug dispensed by retail pharmacy. SFA (1, E. Harris) - Retain original provisions; require Finance and Administration Cabinet to procure dental and vision health discount plans for state employees; require plans to be voluntary and at employee's cost. SFA (2, G. Tapp) - Retain original provisions; amend to require fully insured health benefit plan and self insured plan issued to public employees to comply with KRS 304.17A-600 to 304.17A-633, KRS 205.593, KRS 304.17A-700 to 304.17A-730, KRS 304.14-135, KRS 304.17A-580 to 304.17A-641, and KRS 304.99-123. SFA (3, E. Harris) - Retain original provisions; require Finance and Administration Cabinet to procure dental and vision health discount plans for public employees; require plans to be voluntary and at employee's cost. SFA (4/Title, D. Thayer) - Make title amendment. SFA (5, R. Roeding) - Retain original provisions; delete sections 6 through 8; make technical corrections. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 22-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 100-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 2-received in Senate Mar 6-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 21-floor amendments (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (4-title) filed Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006; floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) ruled out of order ; passed 37-1 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) (3) and (4-title) Mar 23-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 24-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) (3) and (4-title) for Friday, March 24, 2006; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) (3) and (4-title) ; passed 97-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 164) HB 132 (BR 885) - J. Jenkins, R. Meeks, K. Stein AN ACT relating to high-cost home loans. Amend KRS 360.100 to prohibit a lender from making a high-cost home loan which allows the borrower to make payments, for at least part of the loan, that are applied only to interest and not to principal. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 11-posted in committee HB 133 (BR 886) - J. Jenkins, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, Dw. Butler, L. Clark, J. Comer Jr, C. Embry Jr, D. Horlander, D. Keene, T. Kerr, G. Lynn, C. Miller, R. Nelson, D. Owens, J. Richards, T. Riner, C. Siler, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to public employees. Amend KRS 161.155 to provide that there shall be no loss of income or benefits to a teacher or school employee for work time lost because of personal injury incurred by the teacher or employee as the result of an assault while in the performance of assigned duties for a period of one year subsequent to the assault; amend KRS 156.026, 161.157, l61.623 to conform. HB 133 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 161.155 to define "assault" as an act that intentionally causes injury so significant that the victim is determined to be, by certification of a physician or surgeon, incapable of performing the duties of his or her job; require a school district to coordinate among the income and benefits from workers' compensation, temporary disability retirement, and district payroll and benefits so there is no loss of income or benefits to a teacher or employee for work time lost because of an assault while performing the teacher's or employee's assigned duties for a period of up to 1 year after the assault; amend various statutes to conform. HFA (1, K. Bratcher) - Amend KRS 156.502 to require a parent to administer medication to his or her child when prescribed by a physician to help control assaultive, disruptive, or irrational behavior; prohibit students from attending school when they do not take their prescriptions. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 17, 2006 Feb 21-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) ruled not germane ; passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Education (S) HB 134 (BR 841) - A. Arnold, B. Smith, S. Brinkman, Dw. Butler, L. Clark, J. Comer Jr, C. Embry Jr, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, G. Lynn, C. Miller, F. Nesler, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, J. Richards, T. Thompson, J. Wayne, R. Webb, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to school district employees. Amend KRS 161.164 to remove the prohibition regarding employees of local school districts taking part in the management or activities of any political campaign for school board. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 13-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 18-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 19, 2006 Jan 19-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Jan 20-received in Senate Jan 24-to State and Local Government (S) HB 135/LM (BR 892) - A. Arnold AN ACT relating to gubernatorial power to reschedule elections during a state of emergency, and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 39A.100 to increase the number of days from 20 to 35 in which a delayed election is required to be rescheduled; amend KRS 117.345 to require the State Board of Elections to pay a certain amount to each county for a delayed election; EMERGENCY. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 13-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Jan 18-3rd reading, passed 94-1 Jan 19-received in Senate Jan 23-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Feb 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Feb 27-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 8-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 7) HB 136 (BR 871) - C. Siler, T. Kerr, F. Nesler AN ACT relating to public school employees. Amend KRS 161.155 to provide that there shall be no loss of income or benefits to a school employee for work time lost because of personal injury incurred by the teacher or other employee as the result of an assault while in the performance of assigned duties for a period of one year subsequent to the assault; amend KRS 61.680, 156.026, 161.157 and 161.623 to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) HB 137 (BR 999) - D. Floyd AN ACT proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education. Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to require the General Assembly to dedicate 62% of the general fund to the funding of the system of common schools and other aspects of education in the Commonwealth; submit to voters; provide ballot language. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 138 (BR 243) - D. Pasley, H. Moberly Jr, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to school attendance. Amend KRS 159.150 establish that the attendance record of a student is cumulative during a school year; require that when a student transfers to a new school, his or her attendance records from the previous school shall be used in the determination of the student's status as a truant; amend KRS 159.170 to require a school district to notify and provide student information to the Kentucky Department of Education when a student withdraws from or enrolls in a school in its district; require the Kentucky Department of Education to forward information including attendance records to a school district receiving a transfer student; require the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate administrative regulations to establish the information to be provided and the manner of its transmission. HB 138 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions, except delete the requirement that the Kentucky Board of Education promulgate administrative regulations. HFA (1, C. Meade) - Amend KRS 159.150 to remove being tardy without valid excuse three or more times from the definition of a truant. HFA (2, C. Meade) - Amend KRS 159.150 to remove being tardy without valid excuse three or more times from the definition of truant; define a student who is habitually tardy as a truant; allow a local board of education to adopt a policy that defines tardiness and habitual tardiness and establish interventions for each when they are without valid excuse. SCA (1, K. Winters) - Permit a local district to define habitual tardiness and establish tiered interventions for students who are tardy without valid excuse. SCA (2, D. Williams) - Amend KRS 156.070 to permit a student to play a sport in a contiguous district if the sport is not offered in his or her district. SCA (3/Title, D. Williams) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Feb 9-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 10-3rd reading, passed 90-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) Feb 13-received in Senate Feb 15-to Education (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendments (1) (2) and (3-title) Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed with committee amendments (1) (2) and (3-title) Mar 10-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 24-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate committee amendments (1) (2) and (3-title) for Friday, March 24, 2006 HB 139/LM (BR 396) - D. Pasley, D. Graham, B. Montell AN ACT relating to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS 198B.650 to 198B.689 to require a permit for the installation or major repair of HVAC systems; establish requirements for permit; create exemptions from permitting process; grant the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction the authority to promulgate administrative regulations for HVAC permitting process and impose fees to fund permitting process; grant local authorities the right to act as the agent for the office, enter into contractual relations to act as agent, and fix compensation of local inspectors; forbid local authorities from establishing additional permitting or inspection programs for HVAC; establish an agency trust and surplus account for the fees to fund the HVAC permitting process; define the powers of HVAC inspectors to include "stop work" authority; allow county, city, or Commonwealth's Attorneys, or the Attorney General to represent the office or its agents; grant the Circuit Court where a violation occurs and the Franklin Circuit Court concurrent venue and jurisdiction for civil and injunctive actions; grant Circuit Courts venue and jurisdiction for criminal action, and the Franklin Circuit Court appeals jurisdiction for criminal action; grant aggrieved parties administrative hearings in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B; amend KRS 198B.650 to define "major repair" and "permit"; amend KRS 198B.990 to include infractions of the HVAC permitting process within the fines and punishment section; create a noncodified section to allow the initial funding of the program from existing agency trust and surplus accounts; require repayment of these accounts within two fiscal years; provide that the Act takes effect January 1, 2007. HB 139 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Retain original provisions, except exempt HVAC permits or inspections of installations or repairs performed on any other buildings except those buildings designed for human occupancy; provide for installations, repairs, and inspections to be subject to the Uniform State Building Code; provide that HVAC inspection can be scheduled in conjunction with other inspections; require HVAC inspectors to have at least 6 years experience; permit the Office of Housing, Building and Construction to appoint and assign HVAC inspectors for each county; provide that the Act takes effect July 1, 2008. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 140/LM (BR 492) - T. Thompson, J. Bowen, S. Brinkman, C. Embry Jr, W. Hall, G. Lynn, R. Nelson, D. Pasley, J. Richards, M. Weaver, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to members of the military. Amend KRS 186.412, regarding motor vehicle operator's licenses, to clarify that a member of the military returning to the Commonwealth from out-of-state duty whose operator's license has expired while away shall not be cited for or convicted of driving on an expired license within 90 days of return to the state if the person can provide proof of out-of-state service and dates of assignment; amend KRS 186.020, regarding vehicle registration, to allow military personnel deployed overseas who have stored their cars on base during deployment to have 30 days from the date of their return to renew the vehicle's registration; provide that such vehicles shall not be subject to any delinquent fees, penalties, interest, or lien filing fees resulting from not paying the ad valorem taxes on the vehicle; specify that, if applicable, the clerk shall process the renewal on a prorated basis in accordance with KRS 186.051; amend KRS 134.148, regarding delinquent fees for motor vehicle ad valorem taxes, and KRS 36.450, regarding licenses and certificates issued to members of the military, to conform. HB 140 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, S. Baugh) - Amend Section 2 to remove the requirement that a vehicle must be stored on a military base. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Jan 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 18-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 19, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Jan 19-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with floor amendment (1) Jan 20-received in Senate Jan 24-to Transportation (S) HB 141 (BR 493) - T. Thompson, J. Carr, L. Clark, T. Couch, M. Denham, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, C. Meade, R. Nelson, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to Kentucky State Parks. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 148 to create a one third discount for lodging at Kentucky State Parks for Kentucky residents who are members of the military or are veterans. HB 141 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain the original provisions except change the state parks discount from one third (1/3) to twenty percent (20%). HFA (1, T. Thompson) - Extend the discount to cover camp sites in addition to cottages and lodges. HFA (2, T. Riner) - Retain the original provisions of the bill; require that a certified employee of a Kentucky public school and a retired member of the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System receive a discount. HFA (3, T. Riner) - Retain the original provisions of the bill; require that a certified employee of the Kentucky public schools and a retired member of the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System receives a discount. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 2-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (3) filed ; 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 3-received in Senate Feb 7-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 142 (BR 972) - S. Baugh AN ACT relating to preneed funeral service or burial contracts. Amend KRS 367.934 to require a preneed burial contract agent to produce a certified state registrar death verification concerning a person in order to receive trust funds from a financial institution under a preneed funeral service or burial contract for the service for that person; amend KRS 367.942 to direct preneed burial contract agent licensees to maintain a certified state registrar death verification of each person for whose service the licensee received funds from the financial institution trustee, subject to examination by an authorized representative of the Attorney General's office. HB 142 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of the Act; allow use of a verified copy of a record of death and a provisional report of death; apply provisions to a life insurer if life insurance or annuity benefits are used to fund preneed funeral contracts or prearrangements. SCS - Retain original provisions; change "provisional report of death" to "provisional certificate of death as defined in KRS 213.076." (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 5-posted in committee Jan 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 12-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 19-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 20, 2006 Feb 10-3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 13-received in Senate Feb 15-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 3-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 6-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 15-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 21-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 99-0 Mar 22-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 102) HB 143 (BR 439) - C. Meade, R. Damron, W. Hall, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, D. Owens AN ACT relating to disability insurance. Create new sections of Subtitle 14 of KRS Chapter 304 to provide for utilization review of disability plans; require each disability insurer to have an internal review process; authorize the covered person to initiate the internal appeals process; establish minimum requirements for the process; require each insurer to have an external review process; permit a covered person to request an external review of a denial of a claim; authorize a one-time filing fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) payable by the covered person to the independent review entity; require insurers to use independent review entities on a rotating basis; provide that the external review shall be confidential; require the external reviews to be conducted and a determination made with twenty-one (21) calendar days of receipt of all information required from the insurer; specify the information the independent review entity must take into consideration; require the independent review entity to disclose its decision to the covered person, treating provider, insurer, and the office of insurance; provide penalties for an insurer that fails to provide coverage required by the independent review entity; require a person with new clinical information regarding the covered person's internal appeal to provide that information to the insurer prior to initiation of the external review process; authorize the executive director of the office of insurance to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 304.17A-603 to conform. HB 143 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; change "61.884" to "61.882" in subsection (9) of Section 3; make technical change in subsection (5) of Section 4 and delete provision that the independent review entity's decision is presumed to be a scientifically valid and accurate description of the state of medical knowledge at the time it was written; delete subsection (9) of Section 4. HFA (1, J. Gooch Jr) - Amend the definition of "disability plan" to include insurance to provide for indemnity for payments becoming due on a specific loan or other credit transaction. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 24-received in Senate Feb 28-to Banking and Insurance (S) HB 144 (BR 906) - M. Cherry AN ACT relating to crime prevention. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 17 to ratify the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact; amend KRS 17.140 to conform. HB 144 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, M. Cherry) - Provide the option for the centralized criminal history records repository to conduct and report the results of a national indices check of any witness in a criminal proceeding in which the requesting attorney has entered an appearance; prohibit the repository from containing or reporting records that have been expunged by a court order. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 145 (BR 984) - D. Pasley, M. Denham, C. Hoffman, T. McKee, H. Moberly Jr, M. Rader, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to waste tires. Amend KRS 224.50-868 to extend the waste tire fee until July 31, 2010; amend KRS 224.50-872 to require the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to report to the General Assembly by January 15, 2010, on the effectiveness of the waste tire program and to make changes to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 12-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 26-3rd reading, passed 91-3 Jan 27-received in Senate Jan 31-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 16-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 165) HB 146/FN (BR 482) - C. Belcher AN ACT relating to elder care income tax credits. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to define "qualified senior citizen," "eligible taxpayer", "chronically ill individual", "activities of daily living"; "modified adjusted gross income"; allow a nonrefundable "elder care" income tax credit for persons who care for a qualified senior citizen in their homes or the caregiver's home; provide that the tax credit be based upon a percentage of the caregiver's tax liability and the caregiver's modified adjusted gross income; provide a tax credit schedule; provide that the caregiver include the name and social security number of the qualified senior citizen and notarized doctor's statement with the return claiming the credit or other form as required by the Department of Revenue; allow the Department of Revenue to require additional information as needed to establish eligibility; amend KRS 141.0205 to establish the order in which the credit may be taken; provide that the credit be effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2006. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 147/FN (BR 977) - C. Belcher AN ACT relating to military spouses. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish that a Kentucky resident married to a member of the Kentucky National Guard, United States Armed Forces, or United States Armed Forces Reserve shall not have to pay matriculation or tuition fees upon admission to any state-supported institution of higher education or vocational school; limit the benefit to lasting 36 or fewer months; amend KRS 141.020 to establish a $250 tax credit for a Kentucky resident married to a member of the United States Armed Forces or a member of the Kentucky National Guard or Reserve on federal active duty. HB 147 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Delete the new section of KRS Chapter 164 with regard to the elimination of matriculation and tuition fees for military spouses. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 23-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 9-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 148 (BR 974) - S. Nunn, E. Ballard, G. Lynn, D. Osborne, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to barbers. Amend KRS 317.410 to add definitions for "independent contract owner," and "barber pole"; amend KRS 317.420 to prohibit advertising of barbering services, by use of a barber pole or otherwise, unless the business and barber are licensed under this chapter; amend KRS 317.430 to increase the daily compensation of members of the barber board; amend KRS 317.440 to require the board to promulgate administrative regulations governing materials required for independent contractors; amend KRS 317.450 to update language regarding licensure reciprocity with other states, to require licensure applicants to have graduated from high school or passed the GED exam, to allow the licensed owner of a barber shop and an unlicensed owner, who has a licensed barber in his employ, to rent or lease space in their shops to an independent contract owner; specify requirements for licensing as an independent contract owner and provide a fee for licensing as an independent contract owner; amend KRS 317.540 to increase the number of students per licensed teacher from fifteen to twenty in barber schools; amend KRS 317.580 to require barbers to wash their hands between each patron and to require a sink with hot and cold running water be located in the room where barbering is done; amend KRS 317.590 to include independent contract owner barbers in the provisions for license revocation or suspension. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 10-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 13-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 32) HB 149 (BR 415) - J. Vincent Mar 1-WITHDRAWN HB 150 (BR 47) - R. Nelson, S. Lee AN ACT relating to employment of illegal aliens. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to prohibit an employer from hiring illegal aliens; amend KRS 337.990 to impose a penalty of $5,000 for each violation. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 5-posted in committee HB 151 (BR 468) - J. Higdon, R. Mobley, T. Riner AN ACT relating to indoor tanning devices. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 217 to define terms related to indoor tanning, prohibit children under the age of 14 from using tanning devices; prohibit minors between 14 and 18 years of age from using a tanning device without written parental consent; require parent or guardian to sign a form permitting the use of tanning devices by a minor and limiting the maximum number of times for use in a 30 day period; require a warning statement pursuant to 21 CFR 1040.20 to be posted in tanning facilities; require tanning facilities to keep parental consent forms for a period of not less than two years and register with the local department of health with a fee of $20 dollars; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this Act and create penalties for violation; and require inspections by representatives of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the local health department twice each year and as needed; require administrative hearings to be conducted in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B. HB 151 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend original bill to require persons between 14 and 17 years of age to present a written or electronic statement from a parent or guardian that indicates that they have read and understand the warnings given, that they permit the use of tanning devices, and that they agree the minor will use protective eyewear; require the permission statement to be valid for one year; require a person under the age of 14 years to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian when using a tanning device; delete limits on the maximum number of times for use in a 30-day period; delete requirement for inspections by representatives of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services or the local health department twice each year and as needed; retain other provisions. HFA (1, J. Higdon) - Make technical corrections. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 17, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 94-1with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 36-2 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 103) HB 152/LM (BR 371) - B. Yonts Feb 1-WITHDRAWN HB 153/LM/AA (BR 1007) - B. Yonts, J. Bowen, J. Comer Jr, T. Thompson AN ACT relating to retirement. Amend KRS 61.637, relating to reemployment after retirement, to suspend the retirement of an elected official who resigns from office and is reemployed in an elected position contributing to the same retirement system within twelve months; apply provisions to elected officials who retire after effective date of the Act; amend KRS 64.5275 to provide that county judges/executives, county clerks, jailers, and sheriffs who are reemployed in their same position within twelve months of retirement shall be paid in accordance with Step 1 of the salary schedule. HB 153 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM/AA - Retain original provisions of bill, except add "prior to the end of his elected term in office" to Section 1(11)(c) and delete provision related to elected official who completes one elected position and is elected to another elected position in Section 1(11)(c). HFA (1, G. Lindsay) - Amend to remove applicability of provisions to persons retiring from a judgeship or justiceship of the Court of Justice. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 11-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006 Jan 13-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 18-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Jan 19-received in Senate Jan 23-to State and Local Government (S) HB 154/AA (BR 114) - D. Graham, J. Barrows, T. Couch, C. Hoffman, C. Miller AN ACT relating to transfers of records and balances of state employees. Amend KRS 18A.115 and 151B.035 to allow any employee who transferred from a position governed by KRS Chapter 18A or KRS Chapter 151B into a position governed by KRS Chapter 164 on July 1, 1998, and later transferred or was reemployed in a position governed by KRS Chapter 18A or KRS Chapter 151B to transfer all records, including sick leave and months of service credit balances used to calculate annual and sick leave accrual rates, transferred back to his or her agency account; amend KRS 18A.115 to conform. HB 154 - AMENDMENTS HCS/AA - Retain the original provisions of the bill except amend KRS 19A.197 to allow retirement systems employees to participate in employee leave sharing programs of the state; amend KRS 18A.202 to allow Kentucky Retirement Systems employees to participate in work-related incentive programs such as the employee suggestion program for state government. HCA (1/Title, M. Cherry) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Jan 11-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006 Jan 17-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Jan 18-received in Senate Jan 20-to State and Local Government (S) HB 155/LM (BR 4) - R. Damron AN ACT relating to emergency medical services. Amend KRS 311A.015, relating to the board of the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, to require the educator position on the board to be a person certified or licensed by the board; require the election of the chair and vice chair of the board to be done at the first meeting after September 1 of each year rather than in September; amend KRS 311A.020, relating to the duties of the board, to require the board to partner with other agencies in the development of trauma systems; amend KRS 311A.050, relating to training, to change reference to in house training to continuing education; change reporting of violations requirement to eliminate requirement that individuals licensed by the board report violations, retain reporting of violations by employers; amend KRS 311A.055, relating to complaints and discipline, to remove the executive director and board attorney from the preliminary inquiry board and replace them with a member of the board appointed by the chair and two persons representing the same classification of certification or licensure as the accused; require only emergency medical services employers to be notified of hearings rather than all employers of the accused; amend KRS 311A.060, relating to sanctions for violations, to add the requirement for an acceptable plan of correction; provide that a private reprimand be given to the defendant and to the emergency medical services employer, rather than all employers, of the defendant; amend KRS 311A.075, relating to immediate temporary suspension of license or certification, to permit such when an immediate temporary suspension is necessary in order to protect the public and specify the persons who must concur in the action; amend KRS 311A.125, relating to requirements for recertification, to use the term continuing education rather than in house conduct of emergency medical services training; amend KRS 311A.180, relating to medical protocols, to limit the review by the board to scope of practice issues, provide for alleged medical errors in protocols to be reported by the board to the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. HB 155 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Delete Section 8 relating to the review of medical protocols and the reporting of medical errors in protocols. SCS/LM - Retain original provisions; attach board to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTC); require the board to make annual reports to the General Assembly, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, and the Governor by September 1 of each year; establish procedures by which employees of the board shall be transferred to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and how employees who subsequently return to state employment may have records and months of service transferred back to the state system; establish a provision by which the existing funding shall be transferred to the KCTCS; establish a personnel board to make recommendations on the board's executive director, attorney and medical advisor. SFA (1, J. Denton) - Retain original provisions; specify that personnel shall be transferred to the personnel system of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 18-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 19, 2006 Jan 20-3rd reading, passed 88-0 with Committee Substitute Jan 23-received in Senate Jan 25-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 22-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 24-received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) for Friday, March 24, 2006; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) ; passed 94-0 Apr 10-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 243) HB 156/CI (BR 72) - S. Westrom, J. Draud AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 516.010, relating to forgery definitions, to include a definition of academic degree; amend KRS 516.030, relating to forgery in the second degree, to include forgery of an academic degree. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 12-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 13, 2006 Jan 17-3rd reading, passed 93-0 Jan 18-received in Senate Jan 20-to Judiciary (S) HB 157/LM/CI (BR 259) - R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 15.280 to require development of sex offender registration statistical data; create a new section of KRS Chapter 15A to require the Criminal Justice Council to study the sex offender registration and notification system every two years; amend KRS 17.170 and 17.175 to include all felons and all juveniles adjudicated delinquent for a felony to be included in the state's DNA database; amend KRS 17.180 to require the placement of automatic fingerprint identification system equipment in every probation and parole office; amend KRS 17.495 to prohibit any registered sex offender, regardless of probation, parole, or supervised release status, from residing within 1,500 feet of schools and day care facilities; prohibit registered sex offenders from being on or about school and day care grounds, except with advance written permission of the principal, the school board, or the day care director; require youthful offenders to remove themselves to residences 1,500 feet or more from schools and day care facilities upon reaching the age of 18; amend KRS 17.500 to increase the information required to be submitted by sex offender registrants, to increase the number of crimes requiring registration, and include juvenile sex offenders in the registry; amend KRS 17.510 to increase the reliability of the verification of sex offender registrant information; create a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.540 to criminalize aiding and abetting a sex offender registrant; amend KRS 17.990 to provide that a violation of the prohibition is classified as a Class A misdemeanor; create a new section of KRS Chapter 70 to allow sheriffs to notify neighborhoods of resident sex offenders; create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to require school boards to set policies relative to the admissions of contractors who are also sex offender registrants upon school grounds; create a new section of KRS 439.250 to 439.560 to establish authorization for GPS-based electronic monitoring in probation situations; create a new section of KRS 439.250 to 439.560 to establish authorization for GPS-based electronic monitoring in parole situations; create a new section of KRS 439.250 to 439.560 to require the creation of a GPS-based electronic monitoring system for certain persons on probation, parole, or other form of conditional discharge; create new sections of KRS Chapter 439 to establish a specialized sex offender supervision office, with training and caseload standards for officers; prohibit the entry of an Alford plea for certain sex offenders; amend KRS 510.110 to make sexual abuse in the first degree a Class A felony if the offender is an adult and the victim less than 12 years of age; create a new section of KRS Chapter 532 to require sex offenders convicted of a capital offense or a Class A felony to be subject to GPS-based electronic monitoring if the victim of the offense was a minor; amend KRS 532.025 to allow a person's status as a sex offender registrant when the person commits a capital offense to be used as an aggravating factor in sentencing; require the Criminal Justice Council to study the collection and dissemination of sex offender information within the criminal justice system and the community, factors relative to sex offender sentencing, and violations of criminal law committed by persons on probation or parole. repeal KRS 17.171, 17.172, 17.173, 17.174, and 17.177. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 158 (BR 1005) - R. Palumbo, B. Farmer, W. Hall AN ACT relating to engineers and land surveyors. Amend KRS 322.090 to limit engineer and land surveyor reexamination to applicants who have failed no more than two times; require applicants who have failed an examination three or more times to submit a new application that includes evidence that the applicant has acquired additional knowledge and meets the qualifications in effect at the time of the application; direct the board to promulgate administrative regulations specifying the additional knowledge and qualifications that are necessary to apply for reexamination. HB 158 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions, except remove requirement that applicant who has failed an examination 3 or more times provide proof that he or she meets the qualifications for examination in effect at the time of the new application. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Frdiay, January 27, 2006 Jan 27-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Jan 30-received in Senate Feb 1-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 10-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 91-2 Mar 21-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 67) HB 159 (BR 218) - T. Burch, Dw. Butler, R. Palumbo, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to foster parents. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 620 to specify rights and responsibilities of foster parents who contract directly with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; require the cabinet to train a designated foster parent in child abuse or neglect investigations in a foster home; permit a trained person to be present when a foster parent is present during an investigation; require confidentiality; require the cabinet to appoint an investigator from another county or region to conduct an investigation in a foster home; specify that requirements shall not obstruct, delay, or hamper an investigation in a foster home. HB 159 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions and add references to relevant statutes; delete references to foster parent responsibilities regarding transportation and respite care. HFA (1, T. Burch) - Retain original provisions; make technical corrections. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 16-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 45) HB 160 (BR 25) - T. Burch AN ACT relating to the processing of health care information at the time of issuance of operators' licenses. Amend KRS 186.412 to require each operator's license to provide space for a licensed driver to indicate whether he has a living will, and if he does not have a living will, whether he has designated a health care surrogate who shall act if the licensed driver loses decisional capacity; and require the circuit clerk to bring to the attention of each licensed driver the space relating to living wills and surrogates at the time of issuance of an operator's license or personal identification card. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) HB 161 (BR 207) - T. Burch AN ACT relating to drug testing for horses. Amend KRS 230.225 to prohibit any horse from participating in a race at a licensed track if the horse tests positive for any drug prohibited under the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority's drug policy; require horses to be tested within one hour of post time for the presence of prohibited drugs; amend KRS 230.240 to require that horses that test positive be precluded from participating in their scheduled races if the results can be determined prior to the start of the race; require that those horses for which a positive test result cannot be determined until after the race be disqualified upon receipt by the Authority and that any prizes won by the disqualified horses revert back to the track for distribution to the next eligible horse; amend KRS 230.265 to require that the recommendations of the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council relating to the state's drug regulatory policy be consistent with the provisions of this Act. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 10-posted in committee HB 162/FN (BR 409) - T. Burch, R. Meeks AN ACT relating to identification cards for people experiencing homelessness. Amend KRS 186.531 to provide for one free identification card for a person who does not have a fixed, permanent address. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 163 (BR 1042) - T. Burch, M. Cherry, L. Clark, J. Gray, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, C. Miller, D. Owens, D. Pasley, R. Rand, T. Riner, J. Stacy, K. Stein, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the importation of prescription drugs. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 217 to require the Governor, in coordination with the secretary of the Cabinet for Health Services, to request that the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services certify to Congress that drug importation from foreign countries by licensed pharmacists, distributors, and wholesalers poses no additional risk to the public's health and safety and would result in a reduction in prescription drug costs; require the Governor and the secretary of the Cabinet for Health Services to request that the secretary of the Department for Health and Human Services promulgate administrative regulations permitting pharmacists, distributors, and wholesalers to import drugs from foreign countries; require the Cabinet for Health Services to design a prescription drug program to facilitate the importation of prescription drugs from foreign countries by pharmacists, distributors, and wholesalers licensed in Kentucky once federal regulations have been promulgated; require that the program consist of a drug formulary and patient safety protections; specify requirements for the formulary; require that imported prescription drugs be available for sale to consumers and recipients of state health programs; require the cabinet to negotiate with pharmacists to ensure that any savings from imported drugs be passed on to consumers and state health programs; require pharmacies to sell imported drugs at the lessor of one hundred ten percent (120%) of the amount paid for the imported drug or the amount that Medicaid reimburses for the drug; and require an annual report to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission regarding the effectiveness and cost savings of the program. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 1-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 58-35 Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to Judiciary (S) HB 164 (BR 234) - T. Burch, K. Stein AN ACT relating to injury prevention. Amend KRS 189.515 to require any person operating an all-terrain vehicle to wear protective headgear; require that no person under the age of 16 years shall operate an all-terrain vehicle; amend KRS 189.990 to provide community services for a first offense and a $100 fine for each subsequent offense; amend KRS 186.574 to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) HB 165 (BR 250) - D. Floyd AN ACT relating to eminent domain. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 416, relating to eminent domain, to define permitted and prohibited practices in the use of eminent domain; amend various other statutes to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee Jan 23-posting withdrawn HB 166 (BR 912) Jan 17-WITHDRAWN HB 167 (BR 936) - T. Pullin, W. Hall, T. Riner AN ACT relating to military families. Amend KRS 164.515 to exempt a student at a state-supported institution of higher education from payment of tuition and other fees if that student is a family member of a veteran with a 70% or greater service-connected disability. HB 167 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, T. Pullin) - Delete the requirement that a veteran have a single service-connected disability of 70 percent or greater and require that a veteran have a combined rating of 70 percent or greater for all of his or her service-connected disabilities. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 6-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 168 (BR 316) - T. Pullin, J. Stewart III AN ACT relating to railroad crossings. Amend KRS 277.065 to require the railroad company to establish a substitute grade crossing, if a community of greater than 100 people is left with one crossing as a result of a closure; require all costs relating to the elimination and opening of a substitute crossing to be borne by the railroad company; require the railroad company to maintain any underpass to promote the safe movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic; permit a community of greater than 100 people with one grade crossing into the residential area to petition the department of highways for installation of an additional grade crossing; require the department to order the installation of an additional crossing upon receipt and verification of a petition; require all costs relating to the installation of the crossing to be borne by the railroad company. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) HB 169 (BR 1054) - S. Nunn AN ACT relating to adoption. Amend KRS 199.473 to require an adoption worker to provide preparation for adoption with a home study of proposed adoptive parents and include legal risks, cultural issues, stages of grief and associated behaviors, separation and loss, attachment, identity, and search issues. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 20-posted in committee HB 170 (BR 940) - S. Nunn AN ACT relating to services for children. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 605 to require the Department for Juvenile Justice and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to notify the public and the local authorities of new children's residential programs, leases, or new construction of children's residential programs; require a public hearing by state agency if requested by local authorities; specify that the requirements foster homes and do not apply to leases, construction, or acquisition efforts begun prior to effective date of the Act. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 20-posted in committee HB 171/LM (BR 861) - D. Horlander, J. Vincent, A. Arnold, M. Denham, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, D. Floyd, C. Hoffman, D. Keene, S. Lee, C. Miller, S. Riggs AN ACT relating to legal publications. Amend KRS 83A.060 to allow city ordinance summaries to be prepared or certified by an attorney; amend KRS 91A.040 requirements for city audits, and city audit financial statements; amend publication requirements for financial statements; amend KRS 424.120 to change criteria for newspaper publication selection for legal advertisements; amend KRS 424.130 to change requirements for the publication of delinquent taxes; allow use of the Internet for publication of delinquent taxes; place restrictions on Web sites chosen; amend KRS 424.160 changing requirements for publication leadings; require equivalent bulk discounts granted to private firms be granted to public entities required to publish notices; amend KRS 424.220 changing vendor amounts required to be published; require appropriate officers file 1 copy of financial statements with GOLD; grant equivalent officers of municipal utilities the right to publish financial statements as cities may; amend KRS 424.330 to increase publication fees from $3 to $5 per name on a list of delinquent taxpayers. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Jan 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 18-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 27-3rd reading, passed 90-4 Jan 30-received in Senate Feb 1-to Judiciary (S) Feb 6-reassigned to State and Local Government (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 37-1 Feb 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Feb 27-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 8-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 8) HB 172 (BR 160) - R. Damron AN ACT relating to public safety. Create KRS Chapter 202C to provide for the involuntary outpatient civil commitment of sexually violent predators; amend KRS 504.110, 504.120, 17.500, 17.550, 17.552, 17.554, 17.574, and 17.576 to conform. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 173/LM (BR 48) - R. Nelson, W. Hall, J. Bruce, C. Embry Jr, J. Higdon, G. Lynn, R. Mobley, J. Richards, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to notification of the public as to the presence of sex offenders within the community. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 17 to require a sex offender who is required to register to also register with the sheriff in the county of residence, and pay a $20 fee; require the sheriff to supply the information to the school board, which must publish in the newspaper once a year, prior to the beginning of the school year, a list of sex offenders in the county; provide for additional publications when a new sex offender moves into the county or an existing sex offender moves within the county or moves out of the county. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jun 1-To: Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HB 174 (BR 14) - C. Embry Jr AN ACT relating to compulsive gambling, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 222 to create the compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund to be administered by the Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services of the Department for Mental Health and Mental Retardation Services; appropriate moneys for the purposes defined; establish funding mechanism and limitations on expenditures; define responsibilities of director; amend KRS 138.510 to partially fund the compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund from the total amount wagered in Kentucky subject to excise taxes; amend KRS 154A.130 to partially fund the compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund from the gross revenues of the state lottery; amend KRS 238.570 to partially fund the compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund from the gross receipts derived from all charitable gaming; EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jun 1-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in House; to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 175/LM (BR 153) - G. Lindsay, B. Farmer, S. Riggs, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to personal information. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to require an agency or person or business that conducts business in the Commonwealth, and that owns or maintains computerized data that includes personal information, to disclose any breach of the security of the data to any resident of the Commonwealth whose personal information was acquired, or to any owner or licensee whose information was acquired, by an unauthorized person; create a new cause of action exempted from the State Board of Claims' jurisdiction; amend KRS 65.2001 to conform. HB 175 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Amend to limit recoverable damages to compensatory damages only. HFA (1, G. Lindsay) - Amend to add "expiration date" as a data element in the definition of "personal information." HFA (2, B. Farmer) - Amend to prohibit financial institutions from disclosing personal information; establish a violation as a Class B misdemeanor. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Judiciary (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 12-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Jan 24-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 7-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Judiciary (H) HB 176 (BR 838) - G. Lindsay AN ACT relating to anhydrous ammonia. Create a new section of KRS 250.482 to 250.488 to require distributors of anhydrous ammonia for agricultural purposes to add a nontoxic dye to the ammonia before sale; require Department of Agriculture to approve dye products. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee HB 177 (BR 1138) - J. Vincent AN ACT relating to criminal background checks. Amend KRS 216.789, relating to services for senior citizens, to prohibit long-term care facilities and assisted-living communities from allowing a nonemployee who has been convicted of specified offenses from staying with a resident for more than 2 hours per day; exempt family members of the resident from the provision; require long-term care facilities and assisted-living communities to request criminal background information on those individuals; permit long-term care facilities and assisted-living communities to temporarily allow those individuals to stay with a resident pending the receipt of the conviction information; amend KRS 216.793 to require long-term care facilities and assisted-living communities to provide application forms that notify the applicants of the requirement for a criminal background check. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 21-posted in committee HB 178 (BR 830) - J. Wayne, K. Bratcher AN ACT relating to the relocation of a city in a county containing a city of the first class or a consolidated local government. Amend KRS 81.380 to allow a city that is in the process of relocating, in addition to one that has completed relocation, to change its name in accordance with the provisions of this section. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Local Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 11-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006 Jan 19-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Jan 20-received in Senate Jan 24-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Apr 10-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 11-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 11, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 Apr 12-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 220) HB 179 (BR 1105) - S. Nunn, J. Carr, M. Cherry, D. Graham, T. McKee, R. Nelson, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to special Purple Heart license plates. Amend KRS 186.162, regarding fees for special license plates, to exempt Purple Heart plate holders from all registration and renewal fees. HB 179 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete provisions of original bill, eliminate the $12 state fee for Purple Heart license plates and disabled veterans plates on which the state fee is currently charged; make surviving spouses of Purple Heart recipients eligible for the Purple Heart plate. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Transportation (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Feb 1-posting waived Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Transportation (S) HB 180/FN (BR 937) - S. Nunn, J. Carr, C. Embry Jr, R. Meeks AN ACT relating to individual income tax. Amend KRS 141.010 to exclude from the definition of "adjusted gross income" all compensation received by a 100% service-connected disabled veteran or a current or former prisoner of war; provide that the exclusion applies for tax years beginning after December 31, 2005. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 181 (BR 401) - S. Nunn, C. Hoffman, D. Owens AN ACT relating to prescription drugs. Amend KRS 315.200 to permit a refillable prescription for a drug that is not a controlled substance to be refilled up to two weeks prior to the expiration date of the current supply. HB 181 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions except permit a refill 7 days in advance; delete requirements for refills in advance under the Medicaid program. SCS - Retain original provisions; require health benefit plans that provide benefits for prescription drugs to include an exceptions policy or an override policy that provides coverage for the refill of a covered drug dispensed prior to the expiration of the insured's supply of the drug; require insurers to provide notice in existing written or electronic communications to pharmacies doing business with the insurer, the pharmacy benefit manager if applicable, and to the insured regarding the exceptions policy or override policy. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 20-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 2-received in Senate Mar 6-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 23-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 24-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Friday, March 24, 2006; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 93-0 Apr 10-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 213) HB 182/FN/LM (BR 109) - S. Nunn AN ACT relating to automatic external defibrillators. Amend KRS 311.666 to define "physical fitness facility"; amend KRS 311.667 to require local emergency medical services system, communications, or dispatch to report each July 1 to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services on the location and type of AED in their communities; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to require each physical fitness facility to have at least one AED on the premises and at least one trained AED user on site at any time the facility is used, permit physical fitness facilities to arrange training with emergency medical services, the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, or local health departments; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to inspect a physical fitness facility upon a complaint that a facility does not have an AED; permit the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, with consultation by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, to promulgate administrative regulations for more than one AED at a facility based on the type and size of the facility. coordination among facilities and local emergency medical services, and inspections following a complaint, and training requirements for physical fitness facility employees; create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to specify penalties for failing to have an AED on the facility's premises as a written warning for the first offense, a fine of $1,500 for a second violation, and $2,000 for a third violation; specify procedures to impose a civil monetary penalty and require all fines collected to be deposited into the Cabinet's agency funds for use in administering the Act; amend KRS 311.667 to conform. HB 182 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN/LM - Retain original provisions except require AED manufacturer to report sales to the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services and require the board to notify local EMS of locations of AEDs in their jurisdiction; delete requirement for inspections of facilities and fines for violations. HFA (1, S. Brinkman) - Retain provisions of the bill; add a new section to KRS 304.12 to prohibit insurers from denying coverage to an applicant or insured when the sole reason is for noncompliance with the provisions of this bill. HFA (2, S. Brinkman) - Retain provisions of the bill; add a new section amending KRS 311.668 to exempt any person or entity who is subject to and in compliance with the provisions of the bill from civil liability. HFA (3, S. Brinkman) - Retain the original provisions of the bill; add exemption from civil liability for consequences related to the use or nonuse of an AED that is located in a physical fitness facility; add a new section amending KRS 311.668 to exempt any person or entity who is subject to and in compliance with the provisions of the bill from civil liability. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 20-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 13-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 16-floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute HB 183 (BR 1110) - R. Wilkey, T. McKee, R. Adams, J. Arnold Jr, C. Belcher, J. Bruce, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, R. Meeks, C. Miller, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, J. Stacy, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to eminent domain. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 416 to delineate allowable and prohibited public uses of property subject to eminent domain; amend KRS 416.540 to specify "public use" and not "public purpose" as the correct terminology in relation to eminent domain. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Judiciary (H) Jan 25-posted in committee HB 184 (BR 1045) - M. Harper AN ACT relating to sexual offenders. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to require the Department of State Police to add sex offender probation, conditional discharge, supervised release, and parole restrictions on the Law Information Network of Kentucky; create a new section of KRS Chapter 23A to require the sentencing court to provide sex offender probation, conditional discharge, and supervised release information to Department of State Police; create a new section of KRS Chapter 439 to require the Parole Board to provide sex offender parole restrictions to Department of State Police. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Judiciary (H) HB 185/FN/LM (BR 878) - B. Farmer, R. Palumbo, R. Damron, T. Thompson AN ACT relating to state procurement. Create a new section in KRS Chapter 45A to give preference to Kentucky small businesses in government contracts over the small purchase limit; require government contracts over $500,000 to utilize Kentucky small businesses for at least 20% of their contract price or face 5% contract price penalty; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to report utilization of Kentucky small businesses, women-owned businesses, minority-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses in state contracts; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 45A to conform. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to State Government (H) Feb 2-posted in committee HB 186 (BR 178) - R. Nelson, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to curriculum. Amend KRS 156.160 to require one credit of Kentucky history and geography for graduation, beginning with the 2009 graduating class; provide that the Act shall be known as the Thomas D. Clark Kentucky History and Geography Act. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Education (H) HB 187 (BR 989) - J. Wayne AN ACT relating to the rental and occupancy of lots in manufactured home communities. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 383 to establish requirements and procedures for good cause eviction of residents of manufactured home communities; establish definitions; prohibit community operators from retaliating against manufactured home residents in certain circumstances; establish requirements for the promulgation of mobile home community rules; establish requirements for community operators that provide utility service to mobile home community residents; require the application of the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to residents and community operators of manufactured home communities that lie within a jurisdiction that has adopted the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; prohibit certain provisions in rental agreements. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee HB 188 (BR 197) - S. Lee AN ACT relating to school employees. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to limit a teacher's civil liability for damages resulting from acts or omissions taken in good faith during the supervision or discipline of students. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Education (H) HB 189 (BR 198) - S. Lee AN ACT relating to school financial statements. Amend KRS 160.463 to change the means by which public school systems publish annual financial statements. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Education (H) HB 190 (BR 50) - S. Lee AN ACT relating to medical records. Amend KRS 422.317 to permit a hospital or other health care provider to charge for actual postage if the medical records are mailed to the patient's attorney or authorized representative; prohibit other fees from being charged; and prohibit postage from being charged if the medical records are retrieved by the patient, attorney, or representative at the hospital or health care provider's office. HB 190 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, S. Lee) - Retain original provisions and add that a hospital may charge $.25 per page or $25, whichever is less, to certify a second copy of medical records; specify that no other charges for a certified copy shall be permitted. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 24-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 28-floor amendment (1) filed HB 191 (BR 1118) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to cruelty to animals. Amend KRS 525.130, relating to cruelty to animals in the second degree, to include failure to provide shelter. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Judiciary (H) HB 192 (BR 431) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to agritourism. Create new sections of KRS 247.800 to 247.810 to define "agritourism," "agritourism activity," "agritourism professional," "inherent risks of agritourism activity," and "participant"; provide agritourism professionals protection from liability; require warning notices to be placed at the sites of agritourism activities; amend KRS 247.800 and 247.802 to conform; amend KRS 247.804 to conform and to remove West Kentucky Corporation and East Kentucky Corporation from the Agritourism Advisory Council. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 25-recommitted to Judiciary (H) HB 193/CI (BR 31) - R. Wilkey, J. Hoover AN ACT relating to inmates. Amend KRS 454.415, relating to inmate lawsuits, to require exhaustion of all administrative remedies prior to filing of a lawsuit; delete the provision permitting a court to continue an inmate lawsuit while the inmate exhausts administrative remedies. HB 193 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, G. Neal) - Retain original provisions; add provision excluding a class action lawsuit from necessity to exhaust administrative remedies; add provision excluding inmate lawsuit relating to the health or safety of an inmate from necessity to exhaust administrative remedies. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Judiciary (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 19-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 24-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Jan 25-received in Senate Jan 27-to Judiciary (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 23-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) defeated ; passed 35-2 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 118) HB 194 (BR 941) - B. Montell Jan 20-WITHDRAWN HB 195 (BR 948) - D. Pasley, H. Moberly Jr, M. Denham, T. McKee, L. Napier, J. Richards, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to state employee conflict of interest. Amend KRS 11A.040 and 45A.340 to allow interim state employees employed by the Department of Parks as craft-making demonstrators to sell craft items to state parks. HB 195 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 148 to allow commissioner to designate interim employees as craftspersons; allow sales only if craft materials are not purchased with state funds. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to State Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 11-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006 Jan 12-3rd reading, passed 94-0 Jan 13-received in Senate Jan 18-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 2-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 9-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for March 10, 2006 Mar 17-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 98-0 Mar 20-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 21-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 68) HB 196/FN (BR 51) - D. Keene AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverages. Amend KRS 243.630 to permit a person seeking to acquire an interest in an existing alcoholic beverage license to enter into a management contract with the existing licensee for a period not to exceed sixty days while the application for the transfer is pending; require as conditions of the agreement that the existing licensee assume managerial responsibilities and liability for violations occurring during the agreement's run; require that both parties submit a notarized, signed copy of the agreement to the office; authorize the office to promulgate administrative regulations to administer these provisions. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 3, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 65-25 Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) HB 197 (BR 274) - J. Draud AN ACT relating to end-of-course examinations. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define core courses; require that the Kentucky Department of Education begin developing standardized end-of-course examinations in Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry and pilot the tests at the end of the 2007-2008 academic year; require that these tests be administered in all public schools in 2008-2009 and thereafter; require reports to the Interim Joint Committee on Education and the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee. HB 197 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions, except delete requirement that end-of-course exams be used in all public schools in 2008-2009; require a majority of the test developers to be content teachers; eliminate references to use of end-of-course exams for high school graduation; prohibit scores on end-of-course exams as a criterion for a teacher's formal evaluation or for pay during the pilot period; require that the commissioner of education report the findings from the pilot study and policy options to the Interim Joint Committee on Education: amend KRS 158.647 to specify that the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee (EAARS) review proposals relating to end-of-course exams. HFA (1/P, R. Nelson) - Attach the provisions of House Bill 7. HFA (2/Title, R. Nelson) - Make title amendment. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Education (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2-title) filed Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 96-1 with Committee Substitute Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 35-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 119) HB 198/CI (BR 958) - K. Bratcher AN ACT relating to probation and parole. Amend KRS 439.3405, which allows parole for prisoners with documented terminal medical conditions, to exempt parole on that basis for violent offenders who have not completed their minimum parole eligibility under KRS 439.3401. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Judiciary (H) Jan 6-posted in committee HB 199/FN/LM/CI (BR 1066) - D. Keene, R. Wilkey, J. Draud, D. Graham, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, P. Marcotte, T. McKee, C. Miller, D. Owens, D. Pasley, S. Riggs, A. Simpson, K. Stein AN ACT relating to public safety. Amend KRS 17.500, relating to sex offender registration, to include violent offenders as registrants and define "violent offender"; amend KRS 17.510 and 17.520 to require lifetime registration of violent offenders in Kentucky; amend KRS 17.540 and KRS 439.3401 to conform. HB 199 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM/CI - Amend to limit provisions to intentional murder, to limit registration period to 10 years, and to remove registration requirement upon final expiration of sentence. HFA (1, R. Webb) - Insert provision amending KRS 439.3405 to require crime victim and prosecutorial notice for medical parole hearings. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Judiciary (H) Jan 25-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 7-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Judiciary (S) HB 200/FN (BR 276) - D. Pasley, H. Moberly Jr, J. Barrows, C. Belcher, T. Burch, M. Denham, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, T. McKee, C. Miller, L. Napier, R. Nelson, S. Nunn, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, T. Riner, A. Simpson, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to prescription drug patient assistance programs. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Kentucky Patient Prescription Drug Assistance Program within the Department for Public Health; require the program to provide eligibility and application information related to prescription drug patient assistance programs offered by drug companies and to link individuals to community resources to assist with completing documents required by the programs; require the cabinet to establish a toll-free hotline to provide information on the drug programs; require the cabinet to use the e-health network web site to link to information on prescription drug assistance programs; require the e-health web page to have the capability of supporting the completion of applications for the prescription drug patient assistant programs on-line and transmission of the application to health care providers for any required signatures; and permit the cabinet to consult or contract with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension, local health departments, or other organizations to develop a network of agencies to assist individuals in accessing prescription drug patient assistance programs. HB 200 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions except add libraries and the Kentucky Cancer Caucus to the list of organizations that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services may consult or contract with in developing a statewide network to assist individuals access to free prescription drugs from manufacturers; make technical correction. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 18-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 16-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 17-received in Senate Feb 22-to Health and Welfare (S) HB 201 (BR 118) - K. Stein AN ACT relating to unlawful possession of a weapon on school property. Amend KRS 527.070 to require signs to be posted at all public entrances to school buildings, sports arenas, gymnasiums, stadiums, and cafeterias, at unenclosed corners of school property, at the gate or controlled entrances of enclosed properties, and at the entrance of any access road for all open areas owned, operated, leased, or controlled by the school; specify that if no required sign is posted no prosecution for violation of the statute may take place; retain the provision that the prohibition against unlawful possession of a weapon on school property shall not apply to a person hunting on rural or remote lands owned by a school if the area is not properly posted as closed to hunting by the school governing board. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Education (H) HB 202 (BR 854) - R. Webb, D. Owens, K. Stein AN ACT relating to high-cost home loans. Amend KRS 360.100 to prohibit a lender from making a high-cost home loan which allows the borrower to make payments, for at least part of the loan, that are applied only to interest and not to principal. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Introduced Jan. 4, 2006 HB 203/FN (BR 1096) - T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, S. Brinkman, Dw. Butler, L. Clark, W. Hall, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, G. Lynn, C. Miller, F. Nesler, J. Richards, J. Wayne, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the professional development of school employees. Amend KRS 158.070 to limit when professional development may take place; require a local board to compensate an employee at his or her daily rate of pay if the employee is required to attend a professional development activity beyond four days; prohibit a board from adding additional requirements to the Kentucky teacher internship program; require scheduling of staff for professional development to conform to bargained agreements. HB 203 - AMENDMENTS HCS (1) - Create a new section of KRS 161 to provide at least two days of professional development annually for a classified employee who has a minimum 180-day contract and qualifies for health insurance and retirement benefits; limit when professional development may be scheduled; require, under certain conditions, a local board to compensate a classified employee at his or her daily rate of pay if the employee is required to attend a professional development activity beyond the two required days; require scheduling of professional development for classified staff to conform to bargained agreements; amend KRS 158.070 to conform; delete obsolete language; amend KRS 161.011 to define classified employee professional development committee"; require local boards to develop and provide classified employees written policies to include terms and conditions of employment, including professional development requirements. HCS (2/FN) - Delete Section 1 in its entirety to delete professional development requirements for classified employees; delete Section 3 in its entirety to conform. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute (2) Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Education (S) HB 204 (BR 362) - T. Edmonds AN ACT relating to carrying concealed deadly weapons. Amend KRS 237.110 to create an exception to the concealed carry license training requirement for a current member of the military or a veteran when either has qualified as an expert or a sharpshooter with a pistol during the 5 years prior to applying for a license; require that the veteran have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Judiciary (H) HB 205 (BR 369) - T. Edmonds AN ACT relating to consumer protection. Amend KRS 367.840, 367.841, 367.842, 367.843, 367.845 and 367.846 relating to the Lemon Law to include the purchase of new motorcycles; amend KRS 367.860 and 367.865 to include the purchase of new motorcycles as part of the informal dispute resolution system to be used by consumers and manufacturers. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Transportation (H) HB 206 (BR 852) - T. Edmonds AN ACT relating to emergency procedures in public schools. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define building lockdown; require lockdown procedures to be established for school buildings; require students, staff, and parents to be made aware of lockdown procedures; require lockdown guidelines to be posted in schools; require a lockdown emergency practice to be held twice during each school year. HB 206 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete the provision requiring lockdown guidelines to be posted in schools; require a lockdown emergency practice to be held once during each school year rather than twice during each school year. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Feb 7-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 23-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 24-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 120) HB 207 (BR 130) - T. Edmonds, M. Rader AN ACT relating to school assessment and accountability. Amend KRS 158.6453 to require a school to complete a minimum of 160 instructional days before administering the statewide school assessment program test. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) HB 208 (BR 1088) - T. Edmonds AN ACT relating to the designation of the official state dance. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to name and designate clogging as the official dance of Kentucky. HB 208 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, K. Stein) - Name and designate the Watusi as the official dance of Kentucky. HFA (2, F. Nesler) - Name and designate "Ring Around the Rosie" as the official state children's nursery rhyme. HFA (3/Title, F. Nesler) - Make title amendment. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to State Government (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 30-posting waived Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 10-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 17-floor amendments (2) and (3-title) filed Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 93-1 Mar 8-received in Senate Mar 10-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 24-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day Apr 10-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 176) HB 209/HM (BR 837) - T. Edmonds, J. Carr AN ACT relating to insurance. For a child who is eligible for coverage under his or her parent's family health insurance plan up to age twenty five (25), amend KRS 304.17-310 to extend eligibility for a time equal to his or her service in the active military. HB 209 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, T. Edmonds) - Make provision applicable regardless of whether the person marries while serving in the active military. HCA (2, T. Edmonds) - Restrict extension of coverage to a maximum of two years. HFA (1, T. Edmonds) - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 304.17A to require health benefit plans issued or renewed on or after the effective date of this Act that cover dependents enrolled in a institution of higher education until a specific age; extend coverage beyond the specific age for up to two years if the dependent's education is interrupted by active military service. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 13-posting waived Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendments (1) and (2) Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with committee amendments (1) and (2), floor amendment (1) Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Banking and Insurance (S) HB 210/AA (BR 914) - T. Edmonds AN ACT relating to school employees. Amend KRS 161.605 to continue to allow retired educators to be reemployed under the 100-day provisions as they existed on June 30, 2002. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) HB 211/CI (BR 404) - J. DeCesare, H. Cornett AN ACT relating to general principles of justification. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 503 relating to justification for use of force, to provide presumptions and principles relating to the use of force; amend KRS 503.010 relating to definitions to redefine dwelling, and to add definitions of residence and vehicle; amend KRS 503.050 relating to use of force for self protection to extend protection for any felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; amend KRS 503.070 relating to protection of another to extend protection for an felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; amend KRS 503.080 relating to protection of property to include robbery and any felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; create a new section of KRS Chapter 503 to provide immunity from prosecution in certain use of force cases and provide that law enforcement can investigate claims of lawful use of force but cannot make an arrest unless there is probable cause to believe that the use of force was unlawful. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Judiciary (H) Jan 17-posted in committee HB 212/LM/CI (BR 488) - D. Owens, R. Meeks, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, J. Wayne AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 500.080, relating to penal code definitions, to include electronic devices which shoot wired probes as a dangerous instrument; exempt electronic devices which require direct contact. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee HB 213 (BR 56) - D. Owens, T. Burch, J. Crenshaw, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, R. Meeks, T. Riner, A. Simpson, J. Wayne AN ACT relating to health care disparities. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to assess the healthcare disparities among racial and ethnic groups in Kentucky and design a multilevel strategy with specific interventions for eliminating these disparities and improving the quality of life for these groups, including but not limited to African Americans and Hispanics; require the assessment to be submitted to the Governor, Legislative Research Commission, and Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare no later than December, 2006; require the cabinet to submit the strategy design to the Governor, Legislative Research Commission, and Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare no later than September, 2007; require a progress report every two years thereafter. HB 213 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions, except define "health"; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to assess health disparities and design strategies to reduce these in addition to the assessment and strategies to reduce health care disparities; require the assessment of disparities to include low birth weight, suicide, accidents, immunizations, and asthma; require the assessment and strategies to reduce disparities to include Latinos rather than Hispanics. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Health and Welfare (S) HB 214 (BR 1092) - J. Fischer, M. Harmon AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 54 of the Constitution of Kentucky. Propose amendment to Section 54 of the Constitution of Kentucky to allow the General Assembly the power to limit damages for injuries resulting in death, or for injuries to persons or property; submit to voters. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 215/LM (BR 1078) - J. Fischer, S. Lee AN ACT to promote the uniform application of civil rights law in the Commonwealth. Amend KRS 344.020, 344.190, and 344.320, and repeal and reenact KRS 344.300, relating to the Commonwealth's civil rights laws, to provide that the Commonwealth has occupied the field of civil rights law and that local laws on the subject are prohibited. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Judiciary (H) HB 216 (BR 1082) - J. Fischer, A. Wuchner, D. Floyd AN ACT relating to educational services for expelled students. Amend KRS 158.150 to release a local board of education from the requirement of providing educational services in an appropriate alternative environment to an expelled student if the student "posed," rather than "poses," a threat to the safety of other students or school staff and cannot be placed into a state-funded agency program. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) HB 217 (BR 1083) - J. Fischer AN ACT relating to wages and hours. Amend KRS 12.020 to abolish the Prevailing Wage Review Board; amend KRS 99.480 to remove prevailing wage requirements from urban renewal and community development agency contracts for work; amend KRS 227.487 to restate the basis for determining the maximum electrical inspection fee; amend KRS 337.010 to eliminate definitions and requirements relating to prevailing wages; amend KRS 337.990 to abolish penalties for prevailing wage violations at the state level; amend KRS 337.420, 337.423, 337.425, 337.427, 337.430, 337.433, 336.015, and 224.10-020 to conform; and repeal KRS 337.505, 337.510, 337.512, 337.520, 337.522, 337.524, 337.525, 337.530, 337.540. 337.548, and 337.550. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 6-to Labor and Industry (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 7-posting withdrawn HB 218 (BR 889) - T. Couch, J. Carr AN ACT relating to the awarding of high school diplomas to veterans. Amend KRS 158.140 to include the awarding of a high school diploma to all honorably discharged veterans who did not complete high school prior to induction into the United States Armed Forces. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) Jan 17-reassigned to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) HB 219 (BR 1074) - L. Clark AN ACT relating to reorganization. Amend KRS 151B.025 to designate the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board as the sole state agency responsible for the administration of vocational and technical education and the supervision of the administration of vocational and technical education; permit the board to delegate responsibilities to the Office of Career and Technical Education; confirm Executive Order 2005-327. HB 219 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, L. Clark) - Amend new language to insert the existing agency name. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to State Government (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 30-posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 2-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 3-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with floor amendment (1) Feb 6-received in Senate Feb 8-to State and Local Government (S) HB 220 (BR 998) - R. Adkins AN ACT relating to the Office of the Attorney General. Amend KRS 15.010, relating to organizational units within the Department of Law, to create a Kentucky Bureau of Investigation Department, Office of Civil and Environmental Law, Office of Consumer Protection, and Office of Criminal Appeals; eliminate Division of Special Investigations, Division of Financial Integrity, Division of Civil and Environmental Law, Division of Consumer Protection, and Criminal Appellate Division; amend various other sections to conform; give directions to reviser of statutes; confirm Attorney General Executive Order AG 05-01 dated May 20, 2005. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Judiciary (H) Jan 6-reassigned to State Government (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 30-posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 87-5 Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to Judiciary (S) HB 221 (BR 376) - M. Marzian, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to the standby guardianship of minors. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 387 to permit a parent to designate a standby guardian and an alternate standby guardian for minor children to provide care in case of death or incapacity of the parent; permit a custodian, legal custodian, or legal guardian to appoint a standby guardian with the consent of another parent or adoptive parent if there is one; require signed consent of the standby guardian and the parent, legal custodian, or legal guardian in the presence of two witnesses; make provisions for designation of standby guardian before and after the triggering event occurs; permit the court to consider the preferences of minor children in the appointment of a standby guardian; establish a rebuttable presumption that the designated standby guardian is capable of serving as a guardian; permit approval of the designation without a hearing if the designator is the sole surviving parent; set requirements for the standby guardian's authority. HB 221 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Vincent) - Amend to provide that a court appointed guardianship or a testamentary guardianship is superior to one created under the bill; provide that notice of a petition be served on both parents; provide that bill's provisions do not apply to guardians, conservators, or other fiduciaries appointed by a court. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Frdiay, January 27, 2006 Jan 31-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with floor amendment (1) Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to Judiciary (S) HB 222 (BR 915) - M. Marzian, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to the lottery. Amend KRS 154A.020 to delete provision that bans the Lottery from indicating in its advertisements state programs that benefit from lottery receipts. HB 222 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, S. Baugh) - Amend KRS 154A.063 to prohibit the sale of lottery tickets on Sundays. HFA (2, K. Stein) - Prohibit lottery ticket sales from sundown Friday to sundown Sunday. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to State Government (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 30-posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 2-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 9-floor amendment (1) withdrawn Feb 10-floor amendment (2) filed ; 3rd reading, passed 81-9 Feb 13-received in Senate Feb 15-to State and Local Government (S) HB 223 (BR 1107) - S. Westrom, B. Farmer AN ACT making an appropriation to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission and declaring an emergency. Appropriate $39,600,000 in Bond Funds to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission in fiscal year 2005-2006 for construction of a new indoor equestrian arena and construction and renovation of park roads and parking facilities; appropriate $1,845,500 from the General Fund to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission in fiscal year 2005-2006 for debt service; EMERGENCY. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 224/FN/AA (BR 891) - D. Graham, J. Barrows, C. Belcher, H. Collins, J. Crenshaw, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, J. Jenkins, C. Miller, R. Nelson, D. Pasley, R. Rand, J. Richards AN ACT relating to retirement and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 61.691 to provide that recipients of a retirement allowance from a retirement system administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems, who retired on or before December 31, 1979, receive an additional ad hoc retirement allowance increase on July 1, 2006; EMERGENCY. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to State Government (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 30-posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 16-posted in committee Mar 21-reported favorably, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 88-8; received in Senate Mar 24-to State and Local Government (S) HB 225 (BR 420) - M. Harmon AN ACT proposing to amend the Constitution of Kentucky relating to taxes and expenditures. Propose to create new sections of the Kentucky constitution, providing that budget expenditures for an biennium shall not exceed expenditures for the previous biennium plus growth; providing a mechanism for a self-financing budget without taxation. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 226/LM (BR 947) - M. Harmon, J. Fischer, S. Baugh, J. Carr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, W. Hall, M. Harper, S. Lee, G. Lynn, R. Mobley, B. Montell, T. Shelton AN ACT proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky relating to civil rights. Propose to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit the state or any regulated government or agency of the state to enact any statute, ordinance, administrative regulation, rule, or policy to create a legal basis for a person to claim minority or protected status other than on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, familial status or national origin, birth sex, or age; submit to voters, provide ballot language. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 227 (BR 418) - M. Harmon, W. Dedman Jr, J. Bowen AN ACT relating to marriage. Repeal KRS 402.090, regarding soliciting persons to be married; amend KRS 402.990 to conform. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Judiciary (H) HB 228 (BR 363) - M. Harmon AN ACT relating to civil actions. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to allow persons offering the usage of recreational facilities to the public to contractually require persons using the facilities for a recreational purpose to assume the risk of injury from the activity or from the facility. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Judiciary (H) HB 229/LM (BR 221) - J. Jenkins, J. Wayne, L. Clark AN ACT relating to noise-sensitive areas surrounding public use airports. Amend KRS 183.011 to define the terms "noise compatibility program," "noise exposure map", "noise-sensitive area," "noncompatible land use," "noise compatibility permit," and "review agency"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 183 to require all airports that have adopted a noise exposure map to file a copy of such a map with the review agency and the Airport Zoning Commission; require the issuance of a noise compatibility permit prior to construction, modification, or alteration of any land or structure within a noise sensitive area; require the reviewing agency to use standards set forth in issuing a noise compatibility permit; grant the Airport Zoning Commission the authority to promulgate administrative regulations regarding application procedures for permits under its jurisdiction; create a new section of KRS Chapter 183 to establish notification procedures for permit applications; establish the right of the airport in question to comment to the review agency on the advisability of issuing the permit; require recording of the permit with the county clerk's office; establish requirements as to the form and wording of a noise compatibility permit issued for a noncompatible land use, including releasing the airport operator from liability for noise-related damage; create a new section of KRS Chapter 183 to differentiate between permits issued for compatible and noncompatible land use; create a new Section of KRS Chapter 324, regarding real estate sales, to establish disclosure requirements on property on which a noise compatibility permit has been issued. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Local Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee HB 230 (BR 883) - J. Jenkins, J. Wayne, M. Marzian, R. Meeks AN ACT relating to public assistance. Create new section of KRS Chapter 194A to require applicants for public financial and medical assistance to identify their employers; establish reporting requirements; and require that the report be made available to the public upon request. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee HB 231 (BR 417) - M. Harmon, J. Fischer, D. Floyd AN ACT relating to tax credits to enhance the educational opportunities for all students in Kentucky. Create various new sections of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a nonrefundable family education tax credit program for corporations who contribute to scholarship organizations and individuals who directly pay for tuition and other educational expenses; define terms; establish maximum credit amounts; direct the Department of Revenue to promulgate regulations and publish lists; amend KRS 141.010 to exempt amounts received as scholarship grants from "adjusted gross income"; amend KRS 141.0205 to establish the order in which the nonrefundable family education tax credit is applied against tax imposed by KRS 141.020 and 141.040; apply the credit beginning with the 2006 tax year. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 232 (BR 1131) - C. Miller, C. Siler, R. Adams, J. Bruce, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, L. Clark, J. Comer Jr, M. Denham, D. Graham, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, G. Lynn, H. Moberly Jr, F. Nesler, D. Owens, D. Pasley, J. Richards, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, T. Thompson, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to funeral establishments. Amend KRS 316.010, relating to embalmers and funeral directors, to add definitions for "direct burial," "embalming service establishment," "funeral," "full service funeral establishment," "memorial service," and "visitation and ceremonial funeral service establishment"; redefine "funeral establishment" to include full service funeral establishments, embalming service establishments, and visitation and ceremonial funeral service establishments; amend 316.125 to reclassify funeral establishment licenses issued by the board into separate licenses for each of the three types of funeral establishments; require establishment license applicants to designate the type of funeral establishment license sought in each application. HB 232 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions, except reinstate that a funeral director is a person engaged in funeral directing "for profit"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 316 to allow an existing funeral establishment licensee to be licensed as one of the three new types of funeral establishments if the funeral establishment meets the definition of that type; direct that the new license as a full service funeral establishment, an embalming service establishment, or a visitation and ceremonial funeral service establishment is effective until the date that the funeral establishment's former license would have expired; require an existing funeral establishment granted the new type of license to apply for renewal as the same new type of establishment when license renewal is due; exempt an existing visitation and ceremonial funeral service establishment from the requirement of ownership in whole or in part by an affiliated full-service funeral establishment; state that the exemption will lapse if the visitation and ceremonial funeral service establishment is sold, ceases to exist, or engages in any activity that changes its license; make technical corrections. SCS - Retain original provisions, except make technical correction to definition of "funeral"; redefine "memorial service" to mean a ceremony or service at which there are no human remains as defined in KRS 367.97501(13), rather than only no body or body parts generally; direct that an existing funeral establishment that does not meet the definition of a full service funeral establishment or an embalming service establishment shall be granted a license as a visitation and ceremonial funeral service establishment; establish that the visitation and ceremonial funeral service establishment license is renewable as the same unless the board approves an application for a different type of license; make technical changes. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006 Feb 10-3rd reading, passed 72-20 with Committee Substitute Feb 13-received in Senate Feb 15-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 20-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 97-0 Mar 22-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 3-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 112) HB 233 (BR 1053) - W. Hall, R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to The Kentucky Recreational Trail System. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 148 to establish the Kentucky Multiple-use Recreational Trail Commission, to be attached to the Commerce Cabinet, and set forth responsibilities to develop and implement a multi-county demonstration trail system project, to be funded by counties interested in promoting trail development and managed for statewide and multi-state promotion and access; include existing state statutory requirements for ATVs which are ridden by children; require semiannual reports on access to multiple-use recreational trails on privately owned land in Kentucky to include recommendations for improvements; require the commission to sunset in two years and to recommend a transition plan for a long-term permanent state entity to plan, promote, fund, and manage multi-county recreational trails which are developed for multiple uses, including pedestrians, horses, motorized and nonmotorized vehicles, and are on privately owned land. HB 233 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Create the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail system, working with the statewide Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority, to establish a pilot project area limited to all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and off-road vehicles (ORV) in Eastern Kentucky. Require participating counties to donate funds for the trail system development and operation, establishing the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail Project Fund, enabling other methods of raising funds for the pilot project Hatfield-McCoy Trail System. Establish the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, as an on-going entity to develop and demonstrate the trail system as a pilot project, including representation from counties participating in the pilot project. Enable the Commission to proceed with trail development, set safety guidelines, requiring semi-annual reports to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission including recommendations for lessons learned through operating the pilot project, not only for the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail system development, but also for the ongoing statewide work of the Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority. Enable the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission to contract with private landowners to implement the trail system and to enter into interstate agreements with the West Virginia Hatfield-McCoy Trail authority. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 7-3rd reading, passed 93-2 with Committee Substitute Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Introduced Jan. 5, 2006 HB 234 (BR 157) - S. Brinkman AN ACT relating to business organizations. Create two new subchapters of KRS Chapter 362, relating to partnerships, to adopt with changes the Uniform Partnership Act, as approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 1994 and with amendments thereto in 1997, and the Uniform Limited Partnership Act, as approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws in 2001; create a new section of KRS Chapter 275, the Kentucky Limited Liability Company Act, to permit the conversion of a limited liability company to a limited partnership; amend KRS 446.010, relating to definitions for the Kentucky Revised Statutes, to provide that the word "partnership" shall include all varieties of both general and limited partnerships, unless otherwise required by the context; amend KRS 365.015, 313.310, 148.851, 164.6011, 274.005, 275.010, 292.310, 342.0011, 67.750, various sections in Title XI, relating to revenue and taxation, and various sections in KRS Chapter 154, relating to state development, to conform; and, effective January 1, 2008, repeal the Uniform Partnership Act, KRS 362.150 to 362.360, the Kentucky Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act, KRS 362.401 to 362.525, and remaining sections of KRS Chapter 362 relating to registered limited liability partnerships, merger of various partnerships with other business entities, and suits by and against partnerships. HB 234 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Make technical corrections. HCA (1, G. Lindsay) - Make technical corrections. HFA (1, J. Vincent) - Amend provisions of the bill relating to notice, duty of care, statutory construction, choice of law, ministerial actions of the Secretary of State, naming rights, service of process, reinstatement, partnership formation, actual and apparent authority, partner liability, civil actions by or against partnerships, internal accounting, partnership property, judgments against partnerships, and disassociation. HFA (2, S. Brinkman) - Amend to include three new sections setting out the rules for the applicability of the new provisions of the bill to partnerships existing on the bill's effective date and to include transition procedures for partnerships that wish to be governed by the bill's new provisions. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1) Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H); returned to Rules (H) Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 21-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 27-3rd reading, passed 93-6 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) Feb 28-received in Senate Mar 2-to Judiciary (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 23-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 24-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 149) HB 235 (BR 1136) - T. Kerr, E. Ballard, S. Baugh, J. Carr, M. Cherry, H. Cornett, J. DeCesare, J. Fischer, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, M. Harmon, G. Lynn, J. Vincent, M. Weaver, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to hunting and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to establish the Recent Veterans Special Hunt program; require the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to offer two periods of hunting, at least ten days each, to recent veterans who missed a portion of the previous deer hunting season due to active duty; EMERGENCY Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 12-posted in committee HB 236/CI (BR 24) - J. Gray, R. Adams, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, M. Harmon, M. Harper, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, D. Osborne, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, J. Reinhardt, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, M. Weaver, R. Weston, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to general principles of justification. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 503 relating to justification for use of force, to provide presumptions and principles relating to the use of force; amend KRS 503.010 relating to definitions to redefine dwelling, and to add definitions of residence and vehicle; amend KRS 503.050 relating to use of force for self protection to extend protection for any felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; amend KRS 503.070, relating to protection of another, to extend protection for a felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; amend KRS 503.080 relating to protection of property to include robbery and any felony offense involving the use of force and add provision specifying that a person does not have a duty to retreat; create a new section of KRS Chapter 503 to provide immunity from prosecution in certain use of force cases and provide that law enforcement can investigate claims of lawful use of force but cannot make an arrest unless there is probable cause to believe that the use of force was unlawful. HB 236 - AMENDMENTS HCS/CI - Make technical correction. HFA (1, M. Marzian) - Retain original provisions and add a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to require the issuance of handguns, firearms, or other alternative deadly weapons and licenses to carry concealed weapons to all citizens at specified ages, for specified professionals, and upon specified occurrences. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 24-3rd reading, passed 84-4 with Committee Substitute Feb 27-received in Senate Mar 1-to Judiciary (S) HB 237 (BR 1033) - J. Gray, R. Damron, J. Richards AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons. Amend KRS 237.138, relating to retired Kentucky peace officers being permitted to carry concealed deadly weapons pursuant to the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act, to delete the restriction that officers must be retired Kentucky peace officers. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee HB 238 (BR 971) - J. Gray AN ACT relating to the refund of unearned insurance premiums. Create new sections of Subtitle 17 of KRS Chapter 304, KRS 304.14-500 to 304.14-550, and KRS 304.14-600 to 304.14-625 to require an insurer to return promptly the unearned portion of any premium paid upon cancellation of an individual Medicare supplement, individual health, or individual long-term care insurance policy; provide that cancellation shall be without prejudice to any claim originating prior to the effective date of this Act. HB 238 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Gray) - Restrict application of the new sections to individually marketed policies; require return of the unearned premium beyond the month in which the cancellation is effective. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006 Feb 13-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 14-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with floor amendment (1) Feb 15-received in Senate Feb 17-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 20-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 121) HB 239 (BR 375) - J. Gray, S. Rudy AN ACT relating to strip mining. Amend KRS 350.010 to exclude sand or gravel from the definition of "strip mining." Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 19-posted in committee HB 240 (BR 1000) - J. Gray, T. Riner AN ACT relating to hospital-acquired infections. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to define "Ambulatory surgical center," "Cabinet," "Hospital," and "Hospital-acquired infection"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to require the cabinet to collect data on hospital-acquired infection rates and require a quarterly report from each hospital and ambulatory surgical center on their infection rates; establish an advisory committee to assist the cabinet in evaluating reported data; create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to require the cabinet to annually report to the Legislative Research Commission a summary of the data received from the hospitals' and ambulatory surgical centers' quarterly reports; create a new chapter of KRS Chapter 216 to create a penalty of termination of licensure, or other sanctions determined by the cabinet and a civil penalty of $1000 per day per violation for hospitals or ambulatory surgical centers that misleads or withholds information; create a new section of KRS Chapter 216 to make the cabinet responsible for enforcing compliance. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 30-posted in committee HB 241 (BR 320) - J. Gray AN ACT relating to hunting and fishing licenses. Amend KRS 150.175 to provide for discounted combined hunting and fishing license for 50% or more disabled firefighters. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) HB 242/LM (BR 313) - J. Gray, D. Floyd AN ACT relating to marriage. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 402 to provide the option for couples to enter into a covenant marriage; provide that a couple may designate a covenant marriage when applying for a marriage license or after marriage; require authorized counseling before entering a covenant marriage; define "authorized counseling"; establish the procedure for declaring a covenant marriage; require marriage license and certificate to indicate if the marriage is a covenant marriage; provide limited grounds for dissolution, legal separation, or divorce from bed and board, including a requirement of authorized counseling before divorce in a covenant marriage; require the Attorney General to develop an informational pamphlet regarding covenant marriage; amend KRS 402.100, 402.230, 403.025, 403.044, 403.110, 403.140, 403.150, and 403.170 to conform. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Judiciary (H) HB 243/LM/CI (BR 1179) - M. Harper, G. Lynn AN ACT relating to carrying a concealed deadly weapon. Amend KRS 527.020, relating to carrying a concealed deadly weapon, to increase the penalty for a second or subsequent offense to a Class D felony. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Judiciary (H) HB 244 (BR 902) - D. Owens, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, F. Nesler, K. Stein AN ACT relating to state agency children. Amend KRS 158.135 to direct the General Assembly to provide full funding for the cost of educating state agency children; delete language requesting the General Assembly to increase funding for the state agency children's programs if possible. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 245 (BR 836) - J. Wayne, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to child support. Amend KRS 403.213 to permit extension of child support through the age of 23 while the child pursues higher education; allow a parent, custodian, or child to petition the court for an extension; require a showing that the child has enrolled or been enrolled in a business school, college, school of nursing, or vocational school, the child remains dependent, is actively pursuing a course of study of at least 12 credits or credit hours, and is in good academic standing, and that there has been no more than a four-month gap in study between the child's most recent semesters in school; permit the court to take the child's needs and desires and the parents' expectations into consideration; permit the court to award support as tuition payment to the institution, to the child as a continuation or modification of a prior support order, or to a parent if the child is residing with that parent; permit the court to terminate an order if the child no longer meets the criteria for the award of support under this section. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Judiciary (H) HB 246 (BR 295) - F. Nesler AN ACT relating to motor vehicle usage tax. Amend KRS 138.470 to exempt transfers between siblings from the motor vehicle usage tax; EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2007. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 247 (BR 859) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to hay. Amend KRS 260.033 to clarify that the Department of Agriculture shall administer a standard grading program for evaluating hay quality, and shall promulgate administrative regulations to establish quality standards and procedures for grading hay; make technical corrections. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 13-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2006 Jan 18-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Jan 19-received in Senate Jan 23-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 10-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 13-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 31) HB 248 (BR 860) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to ginseng. Amend KRS 246.650 to delete the definition of "Cultivated ginseng"; amend KRS 246.660 to allow, rather than require, the department to enter into agreements with other state or federal agencies to carry out the ginseng program; delete language prohibiting the department from promulgating administrative regulations that are more restrictive than federal requirements; make technical corrections. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 10-posted in committee HB 249 (BR 403) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to agricultural limestone. Amend KRS 250.660 to increase the annual registration fee for agricultural limestone business owners from $10 to $200; make technical corrections. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 12-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 13-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 20-recommitted to Agriculture and Small Business (H) HB 250 (BR 394) - C. Belcher AN ACT relating to accountants. Amend KRS 325.261 to require accountants to complete 150 college semester hours which include a baccalaureate or masters degree conferred by a college or university; delete provisions establishing the educational requirements a candidate must meet to sit for the examination; create a new section of KRS Chapter 325 to require that any person approved to sit for the examination prior to January 1, 2000 and who has not yet passed the test, meet current educational requirements. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Frdiay, January 27, 2006 Feb 1-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Feb 2-received in Senate Feb 6-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 10-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 13-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 33) Introduced Jan. 6, 2006 HB 251/FN (BR 1095) - J. Wayne, R. Rand AN ACT relating to corporation tax credits. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to define terms; establish a nonrefundable community rehabilitation credit program; establish maximum amount of credit allowed per corporation per tax year; amend KRS 141.0205 to establish the order in which the credit is applied against tax imposed by KRS 141.040; apply nonrefundable tax credit for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2007. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 252/FN (BR 1103) - T. Burch AN ACT relating to school funding based on vending machine sales and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 158.854 to prohibit vending machines used for the sale of competitive foods or beverages in public schools; require the General Assembly to appropriate funds annually to replace revenue lost to schools; require the Kentucky Department of Education to calculate the amount to be distributed to schools based on the average annual revenue generated by vending machine sales from the 2002-2003, 2003-2004, and 2004-2005 school years; make an annual appropriation of $5,200,000 for fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008; establish the means by which funds shall be allocated to schools if appropriated funds are insufficient. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee HB 253/FN (BR 440) - A. Wuchner, J. Fischer, J. DeCesare, J. Draud, D. Ford, G. Lynn, B. Montell, M. Rader AN ACT relating to sales and use tax. Amend KRS 139.495 to exempt materials, supplies, or fixtures purchased by a construction contractor to fulfill a construction contract with a public school district; define "construction contract"; make changes applicable to purchases made on or after August 1, 2006. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 254/CI (BR 318) - A. Wuchner, J. Fischer, K. Bratcher, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, D. Floyd, D. Ford, M. Harmon, J. Higdon, T. Kerr, B. Montell, D. Osborne, M. Rader, T. Riner, S. Rudy, A. Simpson AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 510.155, relating to the procuring of minors via an electronic communications device, to include cellular telephones as a communications system; broaden the offense to include any activity that would violate KRS 510.060, 510.090, 529.030, or Chapter 531. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Judiciary (H) HB 255/CI (BR 317) - A. Wuchner, J. Fischer, K. Bratcher, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, D. Floyd, D. Ford, M. Harmon, J. Higdon, T. Kerr, B. Montell, D. Osborne, M. Rader, T. Riner, S. Rudy, A. Simpson AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 17.500 to include the offense of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor in the sexual offender registration system. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Judiciary (H) HB 256 (BR 1169) - J. DeCesare, J. Richards, J. Bowen, T. Burch, Dw. Butler, T. Couch, R. Crimm, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gray, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, T. Kerr, G. Lynn, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, A. Smith, J. Stewart III, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to volunteer firefighters. Amend KRS 337.100 to prohibit employers from terminating a volunteer firefighter who is absent from work because of injuries incurred in the line of duty; allow employers to request specified information about an injury from the appropriate fire chiefs and physicians. HB 256 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original language related to volunteer firefighters, and add rescue squad members, emergency medical technicians, peace officers, and members of an emergency management agency; specify that the absence shall not exceed twelve (12) months. HCA (1/Title, J. DeCesare) - Make title amendment. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Local Government (H) Jan 11-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 21-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 22-received in Senate Feb 24-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 10-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 13-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 30) HB 257/CI (BR 1168) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to sexual offenders. Amend KRS 17.495 to prohibit registered sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of a postsecondary education institution or a private college or university. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Judiciary (H) HB 258/LM (BR 388) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to the evacuation and relocation of prisoners in jails and regional jails. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 441 to require jailers, in conjunction with the Department of Corrections, to prepare evacuation and relocation procedures for jails in the event of an emergency that renders the jail uninhabitable either temporarily or permanently. HB 258 - AMENDMENTS SCS/LM - Retain original provisions of bill; allow Department of Corrections to specify any penalty for noncompliance with provisions of bill; expand timeline of creation of administrative regulations to 180 days, from 120 after the effective date of the Act; specify that the jailers have until January 31, 2008, to complete their plans; allow the department to delegate the responsibility of developing the evacuation and relocation protocol to the Jail Standards Commission; allow the department to consult and collaborate with the commission on any aspect of the requirements of the Act. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Frdiay, January 27, 2006 Jan 27-3rd reading, passed 92-0 Jan 30-received in Senate Feb 1-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 9-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for March 10, 2006 Mar 17-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 97-0 Mar 20-enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 21-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 69) HB 259 (BR 1160) - J. Vincent, P. Marcotte, A. Simpson, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to gift cards. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define "gift card"; require that gift cards shall not be sold without an expiration date that is at least one year from the date of purchase; prohibit any fees being assessed to deduct the value of the card before the expiration date; and provide that any fees to be assessed must be disclosed. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 11-posted in committee HB 260 (BR 219) - E. Ballard, J. Bruce, R. Adams, M. Cherry, H. Collins, R. Damron, B. Farmer, J. Gooch Jr, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, Ji. Lee, C. Meade, L. Napier, R. Nelson, R. Rand, J. Richards, J. Stacy, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to personnel. Permit persons applying for state employment who are entitled to preference points related to military service to earn points in excess of 100. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to State Government (H) HB 261 (BR 887) - L. Clark, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian AN ACT relating to pupil transportation. Amend KRS 157.360 to delete the provision that districts may adopt a payment formula for transportation for nonpublic school students; amend KRS 157.370 to provide that a school district shall not be funded over 105% of the district's actual cost of transportation and that all districts shall be proportionately reduced if there are insufficient funds; provide that districts may adopt a payment formula for the transportation of nonpublic students. HB 261 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Direct the Legislative Research Commission to study the current funding formula and the equitable disbursement of pupil transportation funds; report to the Interim Joint Committees on Education and Appropriations and Revenue no later than July 1, 2007. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Education (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 14-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 15-received in Senate Feb 17-to Education (S) HB 262 (BR 436) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to flood plain management. Amend KRS 151.230 to authorize local governments with sufficient staff expertise to issue building permits to landowners seeking to develop land in a flood hazard area; amend KRS 151.250 to require the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to abide by local flood hazard area building permit provisions. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to Local Government (H) Introduced Jan. 9, 2006 HB 263/FN (BR 863) - S. Westrom, R. Adams, A. Arnold, C. Belcher, K. Bratcher, J. Carr, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, M. Denham, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, W. Hall, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, D. Keene, T. McKee, C. Meade, B. Montell, F. Nesler, D. Osborne, R. Rand, J. Reinhardt, S. Rudy, A. Smith, J. Stewart III, T. Turner, M. Weaver, R. Webb, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to sales and use tax. Amend KRS 139.470 to delete gross receipts from sales of water used in equine businesses from exempt transactions; amend KRS 139.531 to exempt from sales and use tax, water and waterer systems, feed and feed additives, seed, commercial fertilizer, straw and bedding materials, fly repellent, and horse wormer and fly repellents; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2006. Jan 9-introduced in House Jan 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 13-posting waived HB 264/FN (BR 1177) - S. Westrom, R. Adams, A. Arnold, K. Bratcher, J. Comer Jr, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, M. Denham, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, W. Hall, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, D. Keene, T. McKee, C. Meade, B. Montell, F. Nesler, D. Osborne, S. Rudy, A. Smith, J. Stewart III, T. Turner, M. Weaver, R. Webb, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to sales and use tax. Amend KRS 139.531 to exempt the sale of all horses; amend KRS 230.800, 230.802, and 230.804 to conform; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2006. Jan 9-introduced in House Jan 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 265 (BR 1085) - S. Westrom AN ACT relating to respiratory care certificate renewal. Amend KRS 314A.220 to remove the provision for a 30 day grace period for the January 30 biannual renewal of a respiratory care certificate. Jan 9-introduced in House Jan 10-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Jan 25-reassigned to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 30-posting waived Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 94-0 Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House Mar 3-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 15-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 16) HB 266 (BR 918) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to agriculture. Repeal KRS 248.650, 248.652, 248.656, 248.658, 248.660, and 248.662, which relate to the creation and duties of the Agricultural Diversification and Development Council, and the creation and uses of the agricultural diversification and development fund. Jan 9-introduced in House Jan 10-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 1-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 6-3rd reading, passed 93-0 Feb 7-received in Senate Feb 9-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 23-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 24-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 122) HB 267 (BR 398) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to agriculture. Repeal KRS 260.040 to 260.160, relating to apples and strawberries; amend KRS 260.010 and 260.990 to conform. Jan 9-introduced in House Jan 10-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 1-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Feb 2-received in Senate Feb 7-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 10-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 13-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 35) HB 268 (BR 411) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to fertilizers and pesticides. Amend KRS 217B.050 to authorize the department to prescribe methods to be used to test pesticides, and to promulgate administrative regulations establishing fees to carry out the provisions of the chapter. HB 268 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Allow the department to promulgate administrative regulations establishing fees for carrying out the provisions of the chapter, but not establish fees that would exceed statutory fees. HCA (1, T. McKee) - Delete the testing of pesticides from methods to be prescribed by administrative regulation. Jan 9-introduced in House Jan 10-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-recommitted to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 23-reported favorably, to Rules with committee amendment (1) Feb 28-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1) Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 123) HB 269 (BR 909) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council. Amend KRS 260.165 to specify that the department promote the development of a Kentucky-based grape industry; provide the makeup of the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council; stagger the terms of the members of the council; provide the meeting times of the council; enable the council to enact bylaws; amend KRS 260.166 to conform. HB 269 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Same as original bill, except have the winery operator members and grape producer members be nominated by the Kentucky Vineyard Society and the Kentucky Grape and Wine Council instead of by the Commissioner of Agriculture. Jan 9-introduced in House Jan 10-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Jan 31-3rd reading, passed 87-9 Feb 1-received in Senate Feb 3-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 17-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 21-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 22-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 23-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 270 (BR 1193) - M. Cherry, C. Belcher, T. Burch, J. Carr, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, C. Embry Jr, D. Graham, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, G. Lynn, M. Marzian, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, S. Nunn, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, R. Rand, J. Richards, S. Riggs, A. Simpson, K. Stein, T. Thompson, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the safety, learning, and well-being of students. Amend KRS 158.440 to require school districts to have plans, policies, and procedures dealing with measures for assisting students who are engaging in disruptive and disorderly behavior, including harassment, intimidation, or bullying of another student; amend KRS 158.441 to define "harassment, intimidation, or bullying"; amend KRS 158.148 to require school districts to formulate a code of acceptable behavior and discipline that prohibits harassment, intimidation, or bullying of a student and includes procedures for identifying, reporting, investigating, and responding to complaints, a strategy for protecting complainants from retaliation, a process for annually discussing the code and the consequences of violating the code with students and their parents or their legal guardians; require school districts to provide training on the district's acceptable code of behavior to school employees who have direct contact with students if funds exist for this purpose; require school districts to include code of acceptable behavior in district employee training manual; amend KRS 158.150 to include student harassment, intimidation, or bullying as a cause for suspension, expulsion, or other appropriate disciplinary action; amend 158.444 to require local school districts to report to the Kentucky Department of Education all incidents where a student has been disciplined for harassment, intimidation, or bullying 3 times in a single semester or where an individual has been the object of 3 or more documented incidents of harassment, intimidation, or bullying in a single semester; create a new section of KRS 158 to provide immunity to school employees or students from a cause of action for damages arising from reporting in good faith a student's disruptive or disorderly behavior if school and district procedures are followed regarding the report. HB 270 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Require school councils that are proposing to adopt an instructional program or curriculum designed to instruct students on issues regarding harassment, intimidation, or bullying to afford parents, in a timely manner, the right to inspect and review the instructional material prior to adoption and to address the council on the proposal prior to its adoption; require that all student data collected that is related to harassment, intimidation, or bullying be subject to the confidentiality provisions of both the federal and the Kentucky Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and afford parents the right to inspect or challenge student records as permitted under those provisions; require individual student data collected that is related to harassment, intimidation, or bullying to be placed in the student's disciplinary record. HFA (1, M. Harmon) - Prohibit policies, procedures, strategies, or codes from requiring, teaching, or instructing either staff or students in a manner that conflicts with their personal religious beliefs. HFA (2, M. Harmon) - Prohibit policies, procedures, strategies, or codes from requiring, teaching, or instructing either staff or students in a manner that conflicts with their personal religious beliefs. HFA (3, M. Harmon) - Require school councils that are proposing to adopt an instructional program or curriculum designed to instruct students on issues regarding harassment, intimidation, or bullying to afford parents, in a timely manner, the right to inspect and review the instructional material prior to adoption and to address the council on the proposal prior to its adoption; require that all student data collected that is related to harassment, intimidation, or bullying be subject to the confidentiality provisions of both the federal and the Kentucky Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and afford parents the right to inspect or challenge student records as permitted under those provisions; require individual student data collected that is related to harassment, intimidation, or bullying to be placed in the student's disciplinary record; offer parents or legal guardians the opportunity to opt out their children from programs or curriculum regarding harassment, intimidation, or bullying; specify that students who are opted out shall remain subject to the policy that prohibits harassment, intimidation, or bullying; make technical corrections. HFA (4, M. Harmon) - Provide parents and legal guardians the opportunity to opt out their students from programs or curriculum regarding harassment, intimidation, or bullying; specify that students who are opted out shall remain subject to the policy that prohibits harassment, intimidation, or bullying; make technical corrections. HFA (5, R. Damron) - Allow "cultural practices" to be included in areas exempt from definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying." Jan 9-introduced in House Jan 10-to Education (H) Jan 17-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) filed Jan 19-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 20, 2006 Jan 26-floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (3) filed Jan 30-floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 1-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (4) and (5) Feb 2-received in Senate Feb 6-to Education (S) HB 271 (BR 1084) - T. McKee, A. Arnold, M. Denham, D. Osborne, M. Rader AN ACT relating to agricultural districts. Amend KRS 262.850 to define "Agricultural land", "Agriculture", "Horticulture", "Aquaculture", "Livestock", and "Poultry"; allow land of at least five contiguous acres that is used for agriculture to be included in an agricultural district; make technical corrections. HB 271 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 262.850 to define "Agricultural land", "Agriculture", "Horticulture", "Aquaculture", "Livestock", and "Poultry"; include local Comprehensive Plans and 401 Facilities Plans when considering the formation of an agricultural district; require agricultural land to be used for agriculture for at least one year before being eligible to be in an agricultural district; require agricultural districts of less than 10 acres to have annual reviews and to comply with any necessary conservation plans; require the board to inform all members of agricultural districts that they must comply with KRS Chapter 132 in order to get an agricultural assessment on their property; make technical corrections. Jan 9-introduced in House Jan 10-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 7-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 272/LM (BR 163) - S. Riggs, D. Floyd, D. Keene, D. Osborne, J. Richards AN ACT relating to highways. Amend KRS 189.580, regarding the duties of individuals involved in traffic accidents, to require the driver to move the vehicle off the roadway of an interstate highway or parkway if the accident does not involve death or known or visible injury; permit an owner or operator of a vehicle to allow a properly licensed driver to move a vehicle off the roadway on his or her behalf in the event of an accident; allow officers to remove cargo or property obstructing the roadway without the consent of the owner; provide exceptions to delay any removal of hazardous material or vehicle involved in injury-related accidents until after fire, medical, and police personnel have finished their duties at the accident scene; permit agency removing property from roadway to intervene in civil action to recover costs; amend KRS 189.990 and 189.993 to require no penalty be assessed for a person who fails to remove a vehicle from the roadway or fails to report an accident as a result of being incapable. Jan 9-introduced in House Jan 10-to Judiciary (H) Jan 26-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 17, 2006 Mar 6-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 7-received in Senate Mar 9-to Transportation (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 109) Introduced Jan. 10, 2006 HB 1/FN (BR 1182) - J. Richards, H. Moberly Jr, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, C. Belcher, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Crenshaw, R. Damron, M. Denham, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, R. Rand, F. Rasche, S. Riggs, T. Riner, A. Simpson, A. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, T. Thompson, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to teachers' salaries and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to express the General Assembly's findings and goals relating to teachers' salaries; amend KRS 157.420 to specify cost-of-living increases for 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school terms; appropriate $53 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $106 milllion in fiscal year 2007-2008 for salary equity; amend KRS 157.350 to delete specific reference to 185-day calendar; make changes to conform. HB 1 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Retain original provisions; amend the cost-of-living adjustment made in fiscal year 2006-2007 from at least 3 percent to at least 2 percent of the average Kentucky teacher's salary in fiscal year 2005-2006; delete appropriation for salary equity increases in fiscal year 2006-2007; amend amount appropriated for teacher salary equity increases from $106,000,000 to $72,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008. HFA (1, H. Moberly Jr) - Amend language relating to the cost-of-living adjustment for teachers to provide that the adjustment equal at least $1,500 for each certified employee; amend language relating to salary equity increases to provide that the increase must equal at least $1,500 for each certified employee. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Education (H) Jan 17-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 19-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 273/FN (BR 1239) - M. Cherry, F. Nesler AN ACT relating to the Firefighters Foundation Program fund. Amend KRS 95A.250 to require annual payments to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and the Department of Military Affairs for each qualified fire and rescue coordinator employed; amend KRS 95A.280 to add reporting requirements. HB 273 - AMENDMENTS SCS/FN - Keep all language from GA version; amend KRS 95A.262 to allow specified programs to be funded if money is available from the Firefighters Foundation Program Fund for specified equipment and training programs. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to State Government (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, to Rules Feb 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 Feb 27-3rd reading, passed 100-0 Feb 28-received in Senate Mar 2-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 20-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 98-0 Mar 22-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 3-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 113) HB 274/LM/CI (BR 1009) - D. Graham, W. Hall, A. Arnold, C. Belcher, M. Cherry, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, J. DeCesare, M. Denham, C. Embry Jr, J. Higdon, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, G. Lynn, C. Meade, R. Mobley, S. Nunn, S. Riggs, T. Shelton, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to the funding and operation of local jails and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 441 to establish per diem rates for state prisoners held in local jails; provide additional allocations to local jails for the care of prisoners; provide enhanced funding for the medical care of prisoners; appropriate funds for catastrophic medical expenses; reimburse counties for 50% of the per diem rate for prisoners receiving time served credit for time served in local jails; provide that "all life safety jails" be closed on or before July 1, 2009, and require the state to assume responsibility for all prisoners beginning July 1, 2010; amend KRS 441.245 to increase the minimum salary for jailers and provide for an annual salary adjustment. HB 274 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM/CI - Establish per diem rates to be paid for state prisoners for fiscal years 2007and 2008. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 275 (BR 1205) - G. Lindsay, Dw. Butler AN ACT relating to the sale of electric power from cooperatives to nonmembers. Amend KRS 279.120 to allow rural cooperative corporations, formed on or before December 31, 2005, to supply electric energy to nonmembers if hourly amount of electric energy is produced by a generator owned or leased by corporation and hourly amount of electric energy was previously used by a member of the corporation; provide that a sale of electric energy to nonmember is considered member business. HB 275 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, G. Lindsay) - Amend to clarify exceptions to electric cooperatives' ability to sell to non-members. HFA (1, G. Lindsay) - Make technical correction and establish requirements for electric cooperative supplying energy to a non-member to acquire a new base load generating facility. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 13-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) ; floor amendment (1) filed Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 25-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with floor amendment (1) Jan 26-received in Senate Jan 30-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Feb 16-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Feb 23-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 4) HB 276/FN (BR 1294) - G. Lindsay, J. Vincent, R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to the Court of Justice. Amend KRS 26A.030, relating to judicial successors, to remove gender-specific language. HB 276 - AMENDMENTS HCS (1/FN) - Delete original provisions of bill; insert provisions creating new circuit judgeships in the 4th, 9th, 14th, 39th, 49th, 54th, and 57th judicial circuits; create a new district judgeship in the 25th judicial district; create a new section of KRS Chapter 23A to specify the salary for a judge who has previously retired from any Commonwealth of Kentucky-operated retirement system; make judgeships created by the bill effective January 1, 2007, with elections for the offices being placed on the November 2006 ballot. HCS (2/FN) - Retain original provisions; delete new circuit judge for Woodford County; add a new district court judge for Warren County; provide that retired judges who return to judicial service shall be compensated in an amount, including retirement benefits, not to exceed the salary fixed for the judicial office held; provide that the Chief Justice may assign a family court or senior status judge to hear family court cases in a different circuit. HFA (1, J. Fischer) - Amend to exempt retired judges who are retired for 48 consecutive months or more from the requirement that retired judges who return to judicial service be compensated in an amount not to exceed the salary fixed for the judicial office held. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute (2) ; 3rd reading, passed 89-2 with Committee Substitute (2) Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Judiciary (S) HB 277 (BR 934) - R. Nelson, R. Damron, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, K. Bratcher, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, H. Cornett, T. Couch, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, M. Denham, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, T. Kerr, S. Lee, G. Lynn, T. McKee, C. Meade, C. Miller, B. Montell, F. Nesler, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, A. Smith, B. Smith, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, R. Webb, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the promotion of history and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 42, relating to state property, to define permitted and prohibited historical displays; establish guidelines for historical displays on state property; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65, relating to local government, to establish guidelines for historical displays on local property; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158, relating to schools, to establish guidelines for historical displays and instruction on school property; EMERGENCY. HB 277 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, T. Riner) - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 and amend KRS 7.090 to direct the Legislative Research Commission to display the national motto "In God We Trust" on the wall directly above and behind the dais of the Speaker of the House of Representatives; require the display to be consistent with the historic and patriotic display in the United States House of Representatives. HFA (1, J. Hoover) - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 and amend KRS 7.090 to direct the Legislative Research Commission to display the national motto "In God We Trust" on the wall directly above and behind the dais of the Speaker of the House of Representatives; require the display to be consistent with the historic and patriotic display in the United States House of Representatives. SCS - Retain original provisions of the bill; add a section directing the Historic Properties Advisory Commission to retrieve from the Hopkinsville Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles the monument of the Ten Commandments that was displayed previously on the Capitol grounds, return it to the Capitol grounds, and place a marker beside the monument describing aspects of the legislative and judicial history of the monument. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 91-3 with committee amendment (1) Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 37-1 with Committee Substitute Mar 2-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 9-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for March 10, 2006 Mar 10-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 90-5 Mar 13-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 34) HB 278/LM (BR 1272) - F. Nesler AN ACT relating to lights on slow moving vehicles. Amend KRS 189.050, regarding lighting requirements for vehicles, to require slow-moving vehicles operated between sunset and sunrise to display two rotating yellow beacons and four-way flashers; amend KRS 189.287 to conform. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Transportation (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Jan 31-3rd reading, passed 89-3 Feb 1-received in Senate Feb 3-to Transportation (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 105) HB 279 (BR 1287) - G. Lindsay AN ACT relating to juries. Amend KRS 29A.190 to make a technical correction. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee HB 280 (BR 1289) - G. Lindsay, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to civil matters. Amend KRS 411.045, relating to defenses allowed in action for libel or slander, to eliminate gender-specific references. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee HB 281 (BR 1252) - R. Webb, J. Richards AN ACT relating to adjustments to child support awards for shared parenting time. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 403 to establish conditions for adjusting the presumptive child support award under the child support guidelines table on the basis of a shared parenting order for physical custody of a child; exempt children receiving public assistance. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 94-0 Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to Judiciary (S) HB 282 (BR 1299) - B. Montell AN ACT designating the official state Revolutionary War reenactors. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the Painted Stone Settlers as the official state Revolutionary War reenactors. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived HB 283/FN (BR 1015) - D. Owens, R. Adkins, R. Adams, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, C. Belcher, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Crenshaw, R. Damron, M. Denham, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, R. Rand, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, T. Thompson, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to weatherization and low-income heating energy assistance, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Appropriate $5 million from the budget reserve trust fund in fiscal year 2005-2006 to support the crisis component of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program; amend KRS 278.285 to require utilities to file an annual report regarding weatherization assistance and low-income heating programs; EMERGENCY. HB 283 - AMENDMENTS SCS/FN - Appropriate $10 million from the natural gas severance tax receipts for the General Fund in fiscal year 2005-2006 to support the crisis component of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program; EMERGENCY. SFA (1/FN, G. Neal) - Increase the appropriation from $10 million to $15 million. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 12-reassigned to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Jan 13-posted in committee Jan 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 18-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 19, 2006 Jan 19-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Jan 20-received in Senate Jan 24-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Jan 25-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Jan 26-reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 27, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Jan 27-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn ; passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute Jan 30-received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute ; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 96-0 Jan 31-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor; signed by Governor (Acts ch. 1) HB 284/CI (BR 973) - R. Adams AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Unified Juvenile Code. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 635 to specify that there is no lower age for criminal responsibility for any act committed by a child which would be a crime if committed by an adult; create a new section of KRS Chapter 635 to provide for victim protection and restitution for acts committed by children which would be crimes if committed by an adult. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) HB 285/LM (BR 204) - R. Adams AN ACT relating to special license plates. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to permit a person to exchange one special license plate for a different special license plate without having to obtain a regular registration in-between. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Transportation (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Jan 31-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Feb 1-received in Senate Feb 3-to Transportation (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 106) HB 286/FN (BR 833) - J. Richards, R. Adams, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, R. Damron, M. Denham, D. Graham, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, T. McKee, C. Meade, C. Miller, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, R. Rand, T. Riner, A. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to taxation of military pay. Amend KRS 141.010 to exclude from income tax any military pay received by an active duty or reserve member of the Armed Forces or National Guard killed in action; effective for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2002. HB 286 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Amend KRS 141.010 to exclude from income tax any income of any kind received by an active duty or reserve member of the Armed Forces or National Guard killed in action; effective for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2002. HCA (1/Title, J. Richards) - Make title amendment. SFA (1/FN, E. Tori) - Replace the exemption in the bill with a full exemption for all active duty military pay; effective for tax year 2005 and later. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Jan 20-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 7-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Feb 13-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 14-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, to Rules; posted for passage; 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with floor amendment (1) Feb 16-received in House; to Rules (H) Feb 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 287 (BR 487) - D. Owens AN ACT relating to motor vehicle offenses. Amend KRS 189.290 relating to the duty to drive carefully, to limit assessment of "points" to not more than three points, and to prohibit assessment of points for reckless driving; amend KRS 186.560 relating to license revocation and KRS 186.570 relating to denial or suspension of license to conform. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee HB 288 (BR 1317) - R. Webb, G. Lynn AN ACT relating to dissolution of marriage. Amend KRS 213.116, relating to the collecting of data, to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide a means by which information pertaining to divorces can be electronically filed. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 93-0 Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to Judiciary (S) HB 289/LM (BR 1144) - R. Webb, T. Turner AN ACT relating to computer-assisted hunting and wildlife harvesting. Create new section of KRS Chapter 150 to prohibit hunting by computer-assisted remote control devices and providing facilities for computer-assisted remote control hunting; amend KRS 150.990 to provide for a penalty. HB 289 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions of the bill; add provision that disabled hunters are not prohibited from using assistive technology, including certain remote control devices, if permitted by administrative regulation, as long as they are on the premises and not remote controlled by the Internet. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day Apr 10-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute Apr 11-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 98-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 209) HB 290/LM (BR 117) - C. Belcher, R. Damron, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, S. Baugh, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, De. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, J. Gooch Jr, J. Gray, W. Hall, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, G. Lynn, T. McKee, C. Meade, C. Miller, R. Mobley, B. Montell, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, J. Richards, S. Riggs, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, B. Smith, J. Stacy, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, J. Vincent, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to weapons. Amend KRS 15.383 relating to marksmanship qualification for certified peace officers to require the law enforcement agency employing the officer to keep records of firearms qualification; amend KRS 237.110 to specify that named active and retired federal civilian and military peace officers do not have to meet the training requirement for a concealed deadly weapon license; delete provisions allowing requests for information from a requester that is not a bona fide law enforcement agency; provide for confidentiality of concealed deadly weapon class information; eliminate the requirement that instructors list names of students who fail the concealed carry class; delete requirement for inspection of classes; amend KRS 237.120 to permit an instructor trainer who permits his or her instructor certification to lapse a 180 day grace period to renew the certification upon completion of in-service training; amend KRS 237.122 to permit an instructor who permits his or her instructor certification to lapse a 180 day grace period to renew the certification upon completion of in-service training and increase the fee that an instructor may charge a person taking an instructor course from $100 to $150; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to prohibit suspension or revocation of concealed deadly weapon license except as provided in KRS 237.110 or, if applicable, KRS 237.138 to 237.142; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to prohibit the seizure of lawfully owned weapons and ammunition during disasters and emergencies; create a new section of KRS Chapter 39A, relating to emergency management, to prohibit the suspension of concealed deadly weapon licenses or the seizures of lawfully owned weapons and ammunition during disasters; create a new section of KRS Chapter 39B, relating to local emergency management, to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to permit an employee or other person to have a firearm in his or her vehicle on the premises of an employer; permit legal action in event of wrongful dismissal. HB 290 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Make technical corrections. HFA (1, T. Riner) - Include provision relating to the timing of DUI convictions on concealed carry license eligibility. HFA (2, T. Riner) - Include provision relating to the timing of DUI convictions on concealed carry license eligibility. HFA (3, L. Napier) - Include amendment to KRS 527.020 to allow domestic relations commissioners and master commissioners of the Court of Justice who hold a concealed carry license to carry a concealed deadly weapon at all times and at all locations within the Commonwealth, except prisons and jails, as is currently allowed for judges and prosecutors. SCA (1, R. Stivers II) - Retain original provisions except, assign record check duties to the Administrative Office of the Courts in performing record checks for concealed deadly weapon license; restore $10 fee to the Administrative Office of the Courts for performing record checks. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 14-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) filed Feb 15-floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) rejected ; passed 89-7 with Committee Substitute Feb 16-received in Senate Feb 21-to Judiciary (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 35-2 with committee amendment (1) Mar 24-received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate committee amendment (1) for Friday, March 24, 2006; House concurred in Senate committee amendment (1) ; passed 90-4 Apr 10-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 240) HB 291/FN (BR 1191) - D. Floyd AN ACT relating to tax credits to promote educational quality in Kentucky schools. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish an education improvement tax credit program; provide for tax credits to eligible nonprofit education organizations that are organized for the purposes of providing grants, scholarships, and incentives to quality principals, to increase the number of teachers in Kentucky, decrease shortages of teachers in critical teaching areas and provide quality principals to serve in academically low performing schools that have high poverty; define terms; define limits of tax credits; provide that the Revenue Cabinet promulgate administrative regulations to implement the tax credit program for eligible nonprofit education organizations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to specify that principals may be provided monetary incentives from an eligible nonprofit education organization to accept a position in an academically low performing school; specify the responsibilities of the Kentucky Department of Education; limit the amount of a monetary incentive and exempt it from calculation of teacher' retirement benefits. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 292 (BR 1274) - G. Lindsay AN ACT relating to civil actions. Amend KRS 413.140 and KRS 454.050 to delete obsolete references to the abolished tort of breach of promise to marry. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee HB 293 (BR 1293) - G. Lindsay, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to guardians and conservators. Amend KRS 387.590, relating to guardians and conservators, to remove gender-specific language. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee HB 294 (BR 1292) - G. Lindsay, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to the administration of trusts and estates. Amend KRS 386.130 to remove gender-specific language. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) Jan 12-posted in committee HB 295/FN (BR 1075) - C. Belcher, R. Damron, R. Adams, E. Ballard, J. Bowen, Dw. Butler, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, H. Cornett, T. Couch, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, D. Floyd, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Keene, T. Kerr, Ji. Lee, G. Lynn, T. McKee, C. Meade, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, S. Riggs, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, K. Stein, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to taxation. Amend KRS 141.040 to provide an exclusion from the alternative minimum calculation for corporations with income factors below specified thresholds; effective for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2006. HB 295 - AMENDMENTS HCS (1/FN) - Amend KRS 141.010 to change the definition of "corporation" and add definitions of "pass-through entity," "S corporation," and "limited liability pass-through entity"; move definitions relating to the alternative minimum tax to a new section; amend KRS 141.0205 to recognize changes to types of credits; amend KRS 141.040 to recognize change in corporate definitions and to keep 7 as top corporate tax rate until January 1, 2009; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 for the alternative minimum calculation and the replacement for the corporation minimum tax; amend KRS 141.042 to include the new alternative minimum calculation language; amend KRS 141.120 to address pass-through entity apportionment; amend KRS 141.200 to recognize changes to corporate definitions; amend KRS 141.205 to recognize changes to corporate definitions and to make a technical correction; amend KRS 141.206 to recognize changes in definitions and to require withholding on nonresident owners of pass-through entities, allow limited exceptions; amend KRS 141.208 to treat limited liability companies for tax purposes as they are treated by the IRS; amend KRS 141.420 to apply the individual credit for tax years beginning during 2005 and 2006; amend KRS 141.011, 141.068, 141.130, 141.347, 141.400, 141.401, 141.403, 141.405, 141.407, 141.414, 141.415, 141.418, 141.424, 141.428, 141.430, 141.390, 136.505, 154.01-010, 144.125, 144.139, 154.12-2084, 154.12-2086, 154.20-258, 154.23-040, 154.26-090, 154.34-080, and 154.48-025 to conform; make effective for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2007. HCS (2) - Amend KRS 141.010 to change the definition of "corporation" and add definitions of "pass-through entity," "S corporation," and "limited liability pass-through entity"; move definitions relating to the alternative minimum tax to a new section; amend KRS 141.0205 to recognize changes to types of credits; amend KRS 141.040 to recognize change in corporate definitions and to keep 7 percent as top corporate tax rate until January 1, 2009; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 for the alternative minimum calculation and provide an exclusion; amend KRS 141.042 to include the new alternative minimum calculation language; amend KRS 141.120 to address pass-through entity apportionment; amend KRS 141.200 to recognize changes to corporate definitions; amend KRS 141.205 to recognize changes to corporate definitions and to make a technical correction; amend KRS 141.206 to recognize changes in definitions and to require withholding on nonresident owners of pass-through entities, allow limited exceptions; amend KRS 141.208 to treat limited liability companies for tax purposes as they are treated by the IRS; amend KRS 141.420 to apply the individual credit for tax years beginning during 2005 and 2006; amend KRS 141.011, 141.068, 141.130, 141.347, 141.400, 141.401, 141.403, 141.405, 141.407, 141.414, 141.415, 141.418, 141.424, 141.428, 141.430, 141.390, 136.505, 154.01-010, 144.125, 144.139, 154.12-2084, 154.12-2086, 154.20-258, 154.23-040, 154.26-090, 154.34-080, and 154.48-025 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 for the limited liability privilege tax; make several technical corrections; make Sections 1 to 38 effective for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2007; make Section 39 effective beginning for the 2006 tax year. HCA (1/Title, H. Moberly Jr) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, C. Belcher) - Include publicly traded partnerships in the list of entities excluded from the alternative minimum tax. HFA (2, B. Farmer) - Remove phase in of alternative minimum tax; assess entity tax on all, at $250. HFA (3, B. Farmer) - Remove phase in of alternative minimum tax; assess entity tax on all, at $175; make effective date of entire Act January 1, 2006. HFA (4, B. Farmer) - Remove phase in of alternative minimum tax; make effective date of entire Act January 1, 2006. HFA (5, B. Farmer) - Remove phase in of alternative minimum tax; change gross profits and gross receipts calculations; make effective date of entire Act January 1, 2006. HFA (6, B. Farmer) - Remove phase in of alternative minimum tax; change gross profits and gross receipts calculations; assess minimum tax on all entities; make effective date of entire Act January 1, 2006. HFA (7, B. Farmer) - Allow previously consolidated groups of corporations to opt out of that consolidation. HFA (8, J. Gooch Jr) - Include depreciation, amortization, and depletion as deductions in determining "Kentucky gross profits". HFA (9, B. Farmer) - Apply the alternative minimum tax only to C-corporations; include ownership interests in pass-through entities. HFA (10, C. Belcher) - Establish a $3 million gross profits cut-off for application of the alternative minimum calculation; clarify that publicly traded partnerships are excluded from the AMC; establish the annual privilege tax at $200 effective January 1, 2006; clarify language and definitions; and make technical corrections. SCS - Include provisions of GA version of bill; remove provision to change corporate top tax rate, provide a bracket for imposition of the alternative minimum tax; disallow credit for AMC if applied to unrelated income, change the entity tax from a privilege tax to a minimum tax. CCR - Cannot agree. FCCR - Amend KRS 141.010 to change the definition of "corporation" and add definitions of "pass-through entity," "S corporation," and "limited liability pass-through entity"; move definitions relating to the alternative minimum tax to a new section; amend KRS 141.0205 to recognize changes to types of credits; amend KRS 141.040 to recognize change in corporate definitions and adjust corporate tax rates; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 for the alternative minimum calculation and provide an exclusion; amend KRS 141.120 to address pass-through entity apportionment; amend KRS 141.200 to recognize changes to corporate definitions; amend KRS 141.205 to recognize changes to corporate definitions and to make a technical correction; amend KRS 141.206 to recognize changes in definitions and to require withholding on nonresident owners of pass-through entities; allow limited exceptions; amend KRS 141.208 to treat limited liability companies for tax purposes as they are treated by the IRS; amend KRS 141.420 to apply the individual credit for tax years beginning during 2005 and 2006; amend various sections of KRS chapters 141, 136, 144, and 154 to conform; make several technical corrections; effective for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2007. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-posted in committee Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 13-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) and (6) filed to Committee Substitute ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-floor amendments (7) and (8) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 15-floor amendment (9) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 16-floor amendment (10) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 17-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (H); reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006; placed in the Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1-title) Mar 20-received in Senate; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading; to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-taken from committee; 2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 24-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute ; Conference Committee appointed in House Apr 10-received in House; House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute ; Conference Committee appointed in Senate; Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate; Conference Committee report adopted in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate Apr 12-Free Conference Committee report filed in Senate; Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate; passed 20-10; House ruled Free Conference Committee Report out of order HB 296/LM (BR 128) - A. Simpson AN ACT relating to local insurance premium taxes and fees. Amend KRS 91A.080 specifically authorize the levy of local insurance premium taxes; provide that counties may levy a tax only in the unincorporated areas of the county; allow different rates and fee structures for different lines of insurance; require that requests for a refund or credit of taxes overpaid be in writing and be filed within two years of the tax due date; require that any refunds received by an insurance company be passed on to the policyholders; require insurance premiums tax returns to be audited and any additional taxes assessed within two years from the statutory filing date except in the case of a fraudulent return or a failure to file; provide that if a county levies the tax only in the unincorporated portion of the county, that there shall be no offset of the city license fee against the county license fee. HB 296 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Change from 2 to 5 years the length of time during which an insurance company may submit a refund or credit request; delete duplicative language relating to refunds for lives or risks outside the taxing jurisdiction; clarify that refund requests shall be in writing and submitted to the local government as prescribed; delete language which would require refunds or credits to be shown on subsequent billing statements, delete language which related to the auditing of returns and the additional assessment of an insurance company within 2 years for inaccurate returns, and make technical corrections. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Local Government (H) Jan 13-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 93-1 with Committee Substitute Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 297/LM (BR 108) - R. Nelson, W. Hall AN ACT relating to the location of narcotic treatment programs. Amend KRS 222.231 to prohibit the Cabinet for Health and Family Services from granting an initial license for a narcotic treatment program if any part of the program or any facility in which it operates is to be located within one-half mile of a public or private licensed child care facility or a public or private school; require a request for initial license to be forwarded to the appropriate local governing body within 15 days; require the local governing body to respond within 30 days as to whether the program will be located within one-half mile of a child care facility or school; and prohibit a program with an existing license from relocating a facility within one-half mile of a child care facility or school. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 298 (BR 981) - J. Vincent AN ACT relating to executive branch lobbying. Amend KRS 11A.211 to establish a $125 registration fee paid by employers of executive agency lobbyists and real parties in interest to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission; require fees to be deposited in a trust and agency account for the operations of the Commission; direct that these funds shall not lapse. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 2-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 3-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 15-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 18) HB 299 (BR 1115) - R. Adkins, T. McKee, R. Adams, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, J. Bruce, T. Burch, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, M. Denham, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, D. Floyd, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Henley, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, C. Meade, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to energy independence. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 152 to make findings concerning the need for national energy independence and the opportunity to be found in coal-to-liquid conversion and bio-based alternative fuels; direct the Office of Energy Policy to develop a strategy for production of transportation fuels from fossil energy resources and biomass, plus encouragement of renewable energy sources; direct the Office of Energy Policy to report findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly; create a new section of KRS Chapter 45A to direct the Finance and Administration Cabinet to require bidders for government construction contracts to include consideration of energy efficient HVAC systems, including geothermal; name these provisions the Kentucky Energy Security National Leadership Act. HB 299 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, R. Adkins) - Include energy conservation among items that incentives shall be developed to encourage HFA (1, R. Adkins) - Direct Office of Energy Policy to implement the strategy it develops; accelerate initial due date for report; require additional reports to be made every 3 months; specify that the reports be made to the Special Subcommittee on Energy; direct report to contain legislative recommendations SFA (1, R. Stivers II) - Include synthetic natural gas from coal in the direction to the Office of Energy Policy; direct OEP to develop and implement a strategy for furthering a coal-to-liquids industry and a coal-to-natural gas industry Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 24-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 25, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Jan 25-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with committee amendment (1), floor amendment (1) Jan 26-received in Senate Jan 30-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 17-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 24-received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate floor amendment (1) for Friday, March 24, 2006; House concurred in Senate floor amendment (1) ; passed 93-0 Apr 10-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 184) HB 300 (BR 1145) - R. Webb AN ACT relating to durable powers of attorney. Amend KRS 386.093, relating to a durable power of attorney, to provide for circumstances where it may be revoked or amended and to provide for a method to bring a court action to challenge the actions of an attorney-in-fact. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Judiciary (H) HB 301/LM (BR 1214) - A. Arnold AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 119 to prohibit the paying of individuals based upon the number of voters registered or the number of voters of a particular party, political group, political organization, or voters of independent status registered; designate as a Class B misdemeanor; amend KRS 116.025 to provide that a registered voter who changes his or her county of residence without registering to vote in the new county while registration books are still open shall not vote in either the former or current county of residence; amend KRS 117.235 to prohibit electioneering on election day within 300 feet of a polling place; prohibit electioneering during the hours of absentee voting within any building where absentee voting is being conducted. HB 301 - AMENDMENTS SCS/LM - Retain original provisions of the bill; provide that the State Board of Elections may establish exceptions to the electioneering ban through administrative regulations. SFA (1, W. Blevins Jr) - Amend to allow a voter to park his or her vehicle within 300 feet of a polling location on election day or when absentee voting is occurring, for the purpose of voting, if that vehicle has a bumper sticker on it that constitutes electioneering; prohibit a vehicle displaying a bumper sticker that constitutes electioneering from remaining on public property near a poll location for a time longer than that which is necessary to vote; allow a person who owns a private residence or establishment within 300 feet of a polling location and has a vehicle with a bumper sticker that constitutes electioneering to park that vehicle on his or her private property on election day or when absentee voting is occurring. SFA (2, W. Blevins Jr) - Amend to allow a private property owner to place a yard sign or banner that is 4 feet by 8 feet in size or less upon that owner's private residence or establishment that is within 300 feet of a polling location, so long as that private property is not a polling location, on election day or days in which the absentee voting is taking place; allow a voter to park his or her vehicle within 300 feet of a polling location on election day or when absentee voting is occurring, for the purposes of voting, if that vehicle has a bumper sticker on it that constitutes electioneering; prohibit a vehicle displaying a bumper sticker that constitutes electioneering from remaining on public property for a time longer than that which is necessary to vote; allow a person who owns a private residence or establishment within 300 feet of a polling location and has a vehicle with a bumper sticker that constitutes electioneering to park that vehicle on his or her private property on election day or when absentee voting is occurring. SFA (3, W. Blevins Jr) - Amend to allow a property owner to place a yard sign or banner that is 4 feet by 8 feet in size or less upon his or her private residence or establishment that is within 300 feet of a polling location, so long as the private property is not a polling location, on election day or days in which absentee voting is taking place. SFA (4, W. Blevins Jr) - Amend to allow a property owner to place a 3 ft. by 2 ft. or smaller yard sign on the owner's private residence or establishment that is within 300 feet of a polling location, so long as that private property is not a polling location, on election day or days in which absentee voting is taking place. SFA (5, W. Blevins Jr) - Amend to allow a property owner to place a yard sign or banner that is 4 feet by 4 feet in size or less, upon that owner's private residence or establishment that is within 300 feet of a polling location, so long as the residence or establishment is not a polling location, on election day or days in which absentee voting is taking place. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 25-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 26-3rd reading, passed 90-0 Jan 27-received in Senate Jan 31-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23-floor amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) and (5) filed Feb 24-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Feb 28-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 1-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 2-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 6-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 7-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; returned to State and Local Government (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006; 3rd reading; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) ruled out of order ; passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 16-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 21-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 23-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 99-0 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 107) HB 302 (BR 1208) - A. Simpson AN ACT relating to towing. Amend KRS 376.275, regarding towed vehicles, to require a return receipt on certified mail notifications to the owners and lessors of towed motor vehicles; require notification of all individuals known to have an interest in the vehicle prior to the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the lien on the vehicle; require sales of vehicles under the section to be advertised in accordance with KRS Chapter 424. HB 302 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of the bill except require that notification of sale be sent only to those individuals who have a properly recorded security interest in the vehicle. HFA (1, J. Lee) - Clarify that if no response is received to the certified notice within 14 days, the party with an interest in the vehicle is considered notified under the provisions of the Act. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Transportation (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 23-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 100-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 2-received in Senate Mar 6-to Judiciary (S) HB 303/FN (BR 1300) - T. Burch AN ACT relating to health services. Amend KRS 216.555 to require the cabinet to report to the LRC on the number and type of citations issued to long-term care facilities; amend KRS 216.557 to allow a facility assessed a federal civil monetary penalty to be subject to a Type A or Type B citation; increase the civil penalty for Type B citations to not less than $500 nor more than $1,000; amend KRS 216.560 to delete the application for an extension of time to be granted by the cabinet when a licensee has made arrangements to correct a Type A or Type B citation; treble Type A and Type B citations when the subject matter was caused by or relates to a failure by the facility to maintain sufficient nursing or direct care staff; require any trebled fine to be reported by the facility's administrator to the facility's governing entity; delete the Kentucky nursing incentive scholarship fund and create the Long-Term Care Facility Education and Improvement Fund for the purpose of improving the quality of care and quality of life to long-term care residents; establish parameters of the fund; require all civil penalties for which a final order of the cabinet has been issued to be immediately due and payable; amend KRS 216.565 to further define the factors the cabinet shall consider in determining the amount of the initial penalty imposed under KRS 216.537 to 216.590; amend KRS 215.567 to require hearing officers to issue findings of fact, conclusions of law, and a recommended order upon appealed decisions; prohibit the appeal of a citation or penalty from staying enforcement or correction of a citation or payment of a penalty; amend KRS 216.577 to conform; amend KRS 314.027 to create the Kentucky nursing incentive scholarship fund; delete nursing facilities and skilled and intermediate care nursing homes from funding the Kentucky nursing incentive scholarship fund; and repeal KRS 216.563. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 304 (BR 82) - J. Carr, T. Shelton AN ACT relating to local government buildings. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to allow any document which is displayed on any walls or carved in any buildings occupied by any entity of the United States federal government to be displayed on or in any building owned by any local government entity thereof; allow local entities to ask the Attorney General to defend them in the court in which any suit is filed for displaying a document, and in any subsequent appeals; require the Attorney General to take over the defense of the action and represent the interests of the Commonwealth and the local unit of government which was sued for displaying the document or posting. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 12-to State Government (H) Introduced Jan. 11, 2006 HB 305/LM/CI (BR 1285) - J. Hoover, B. Montell, R. Crimm, D. Ford, T. Shelton AN ACT relating to public morals. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 510 to create definitions for "full or partial nudity" and "public place"; establish the crime of public indecency as a Class A misdemeanor when one appears in a public place in full or partial nudity; amend KRS 510.140, relating to sexual misconduct, to increase the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to A Class D felony; amend KRS 531.020, relating to distribution of obscene matter, to increase the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony; amend KRS 531.030, relating to distribution of obscene material to minors, to increase the penalty for the first offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony and, for a second or subsequent offense, from a Class D to Class C felony; amend KRS 531.040, relating to using minors to distribute obscene material, to increase the penalty for the first offense from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony and, for each subsequent offense, from a Class D felony to a Class C felony; amend KRS 531.050, relating to advertising obscene material, to increase the penalty from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor; amend KRS 531.060, relating to promoting sale of obscenity, to increase the penalty from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony for second offense and from a Class D felony to a Class C felony for the third and subsequent offense; amend KRS 531.090, relating to voyeurism, to increase the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony; amend KRS 531.350, relating to promoting sale of material portraying a sexual performance by a minor, to increase the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony for the first offense, a Class C felony for the second offense, and a Class B felony for each subsequent offense; amend KRS 531.360, relating to advertising material portraying a sexual performance by a minor, to increase the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Judiciary (H) HB 306 (BR 1171) - J. DeCesare AN ACT relating to the gift shop located in the New State Capitol. Amend KRS 11.031 to remove the requirement that all goods sold in the gift shop located in the New State Capitol be products made in the United States; change the requirement that fifty percent (50%) of the gift shop's inventory be products made by residents of Kentucky to twenty-five percent (25%). Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to State Government (H) Feb 2-posted in committee HB 307/LM (BR 1170) - J. DeCesare AN ACT relating to notice. Amend KRS 68.245 to require posting of notice of certain property tax rate increases to also be posted on the Internet; amend KRS 132.023 to require posting of notice of certain property tax rate increases to also be posted on the Internet; amend KRS 132.027 to require posting of notice of certain property tax rate increases to also be posted on the Internet; amend KRS 160.470 to require posting of notice of certain property tax rate increases to also be posted on the Internet. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee HB 308 (BR 1263) - J. DeCesare, M. Weaver, R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to recreational vehicles. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 227 to require that all recreational vehicles and park trailers sold, leased, or offered for sale by a retailer to a consumer in the state are constructed in accordance with the most recent American National Standard Institute standards; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 227 to delete all references to the Recreational Vehicle Certification and Licensure Board, and references to recreational vehicles under the provisions of the chapter; repeal KRS 227.565. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Feb 2-posted in committee HB 309 (BR 384) - J. Gooch Jr, S. Brinkman AN ACT relating to the off-road Motorcycle and ATV Commission. Amend KRS 176.511 to add one representative of the Brain Injury Association of Kentucky and the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Off-road Motorcycle and ATV Commission. HB 309 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of the bill; require that if 2006 SB 89 repeals KRS 176.510, establishes the Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority, and includes the members of the Off-road Motorcycle and ATV Commission, then the new members added to the commission under this bill are to be added to the authority. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 17-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Mar 14-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 310 (BR 995) - M. Weaver, F. Nesler AN ACT relating to veterans' affairs. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to require that the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs employ no fewer than 12 veterans' benefits regional administrators, 36 veterans' benefits field representatives, and 8 administrative support personnel; establish duties. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 23-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 311 (BR 944) - M. Weaver AN ACT relating to speed limits. Amend KRS 189.390 to set a maximum speed limit of 70 MPH on interstate highways and parkways. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Transportation (H) Feb 21-posted in committee HB 312 (BR 1046) - M. Weaver AN ACT relating to tax credits for teachers. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to provide a tax credit for public school teachers for student loan payments; cap credit at $300; amend KRS 141.0205 to conform. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 313 (BR 976) - M. Weaver, J. Carr, R. Nelson AN ACT relating to the observance of Veterans Day. Amend KRS 158.075 to have the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs, rather than the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, assist Kentucky public high schools in developing a Veterans Day program. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 23-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 26-3rd reading, passed 94-0 Jan 27-received in Senate Jan 31-to Education (S) HB 314 (BR 970) - C. Meade, M. Weaver, J. Carr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, T. Edmonds, W. Hall, R. Nelson, D. Owens, B. Smith AN ACT relating to a veterans' personal loan program. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 40 to establish a veterans' personal loan program. HB 314 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain the provisions of the bill except limit to educational purposes a loan for the benefit of a veteran's child. SFA (1, J. Westwood) - Amend HB314/GA to include parents of students in nonpublic preschool through grade 12 as eligible recipients of the veterans' personal loan program. SFA (2, G. Tapp) - Require that an individual leave the United States Armed Forces under honorable or general conditions, rather than other than dishonorable conditions, to qualify for a loan under the veterans' personal loan program. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Jan 23-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 6-3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 7-received in Senate Feb 9-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-floor amendment (2) filed ; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 10-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with floor amendments (1) and (2) Mar 15-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate floor amendments (1) and (2) for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 21-House concurred in Senate floor amendments (1) and (2) ; passed 98-0 Mar 22-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 108) HB 315/CI (BR 980) - T. Pullin, R. Nelson, D. Floyd AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 508 to enhance the penalty for an assault committed against a senior citizen by a person 40 years of age or younger by one degree. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee HB 316 (BR 1113) - S. Lee AN ACT making an appropriation to the Kentucky Horse Park Commission. Authorize a $35 million capital project for the Kentucky Horse Park Commission to construct a new indoor equestrian arena and provide debt service for the project in FY 2006-2007 and 2007-2008; authorize a $4.6 million capital project to improve access at the Kentucky Horse Park and provide debt service for the project in FY 2006-2007 and 2007-2008. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 317 (BR 1290) - G. Lindsay, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 507.030 to eliminate gender-specific language and make other technical corrections. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee HB 318 (BR 1291) - G. Lindsay, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to state government. Amend KRS 21A.110 to remove gender-specific language with regard to retired judges called back to service. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee HB 319 (BR 1288) - G. Lindsay AN ACT relating to civil actions. Amend KRS 411.560, relating to private nuisance, to make a technical correction. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee HB 320 (BR 40) - B. Farmer, W. Hall AN ACT relating to preferential transfers. Amend KRS 378.070 to provide that actions on preferential transfers of property be brought within 90 days of the transfer instead of within six months. HB 320 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend to extend recovery period to one year where transaction is between insiders, parallel to federal bankruptcy code. HCA (1, B. Farmer) - Amend to extend the 90-day limitation period to one year when the transaction is between the debtor and an insider. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Judiciary (H) Jan 26-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1) Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-recommitted to Banking and Insurance (H); posted in committee Feb 22-reported favorably, to Rules Feb 28-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Judiciary (S) HB 321 (BR 1189) - C. Miller, Dw. Butler, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, S. Nunn, D. Owens, D. Pasley AN ACT relating to highway work zones. Amend KRS 189.2325, relating to highway work zones, to require use of a flashing yellow light to indicate a work zone where the fine for speeding is doubled when workers are physically present; set forth signage requirements; amend KRS 189.394, relating to speeding, to specify that double fines in work zones are only applicable when flashing yellow lights are in operation and workers are physically present in the work zone. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Transportation (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 30-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 31, 2006 Jan 31-3rd reading, passed 94-1 Feb 1-received in Senate Feb 3-to Transportation (S) HB 322 (BR 1188) - C. Miller, C. Siler, Dw. Butler, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, G. Lynn, D. Owens, D. Pasley AN ACT relating to reduction in force in public schools. Amend KRS 161.011 to delete "funding and other compelling reasons" as allowable reasons for a local school district superintendent to reduce the number of classified employees; amend KRS 161.800 to establish a preference based on seniority of experience for teachers in a school district where a teacher staffing reduction occurs; provide that the nonrenewal of limited contracts shall conform to the provisions of KRS 161.750 and the reduction in the number of teachers shall conform to any employer-employee bargained contract in the district. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Education (H) HB 323 (BR 1190) - C. Miller, C. Siler, Dw. Butler, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, G. Lynn, S. Nunn, D. Owens, D. Pasley AN ACT relating to leaves of absence for teachers. Amend KRS 161.770 to permit a local board of education to grant a leave of absence to a teacher or superintendent for reasons it deems necessary. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Education (H) HB 324 (BR 1355) - J. Wayne AN ACT relating to motor vehicle insurance premium discounts. Create a new section of Subtitle 13 of KRS Chapter 304 to require any rates, rating schedules, or rating manuals for the liability, personal injury protection, and collision coverages of a motor vehicle insurance policy filed with the office to provide a low mileage premium discount if the insured motor vehicle is driven 2,500 miles or less annually. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 14-posting waived HB 325 (BR 1246) - J. Wayne, J. Jenkins AN ACT relating to compulsory school attendance. Amend KRS 159.030 to provide that effective July 1, 2008, until June 30, 2009, compulsory school attendance shall be between the ages of 6 and 17; effective July 1, 2009, and thereafter compulsory school attendance shall be between the ages of 6 and 18; amend KRS 159.020 to make technical changes. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Education (H) HB 326/FN (BR 1116) - J. Richards, H. Moberly Jr, R. Adams, J. Arnold Jr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, D. Keene, C. Meade, C. Miller, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, T. Pullin, R. Rand, S. Riggs, A. Simpson, A. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Educator Award and Recognition Fund. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to establish the Kentucky educator award and recognition fund to provide matching funds for schools that have state and national award-winning educators who received cash awards or an equivalent benefit; require the Kentucky Department of Education to administer the fund. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Education (H) Jan 17-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 19-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 20, 2006 Jan 23-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Jan 24-received in Senate Jan 26-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 24-recommitted to Education (S) HB 327 (BR 481) - T. McKee, D. Pasley, R. Adams, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to agricultural records. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 257 to limit the release of certain critical infrastructure records and animal identification system records; amend KRS 257.010 to create a definition of "national animal identification system." Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 24-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, January 25, 2006 Jan 27-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Jan 30-received in Senate Feb 1-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 10-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 13-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 27) HB 328 (BR 1180) - B. Montell AN ACT relating to a student's drivers license. Amend KRS 159.051 to delete the requirement that a local school district operate an alternative education program prior to the revocation of a student's driver's license; amend KRS 186.470 to require the application of any minor under the age of eighteen for a driver's license include parental consent for the release of academic and attendance information required under KRS 159.051. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Education (H) HB 329/LM (BR 1041) - R. Nelson AN ACT relating to all-terrain vehicles. Amend KRS 189.515, regarding all-terrain vehicles, to establish routes on public highways between an ATV park established by a governmental entity and an off site parking facility; require cities, counties, and the state to designate appropriate routes for use by ATVs; establish signage requirements; set forth requirements for ATV operation on public highway routes established under the Act. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 17-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 330 (BR 1209) - Dw. Butler, D. Horlander, J. Richards, R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to classified employees' benefits. Amend KRS 158.070 to permit public school employees other than teachers to participate in statewide professional meetings with substitutes when needed; amend KRS 161.011 to define "progressive discipline" as a process to deal with job-related behavior that does not meet expected and communicated performance standards; establish due process and hearing procedures for any classified employee notified that his or her contract will not be renewed; require the Office of the Attorney General to appoint a hearing office upon request of the commissioner of education; establish the right of appeal to the Circuit Court in the county where the school district is located; provide service credit for limited status employees on approved military leave; provide reemployment or reinstatement for employees inducted into the Armed Forces of the United States; permit local districts to provide the employer's contribution toward the purchase of the state's medical insurance program; permit a school district to pay the member contribution and accrued interest to the Kentucky Retirement System for members who return to the district after military service; and provide one year of service credit on the district's salary schedule for classified employees in military service. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Education (H) HB 331 (BR 1362) - J. Stewart III AN ACT relating to railroads. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require a railroad to remove animal carcasses within 48 hours of being notified by an animal control officer; allow local animal control officers to go onto railroad property after the 48-hour deadline to retrieve and dispose of animal carcasses; allow charging a railroad company a fee of up to $250 per removal and disposal of a carcass. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Transportation (H) HB 332 (BR 1345) - M. Weaver AN ACT relating to voting rights for persons with disabilities. Amend KRS 387.590, relating to guardians and wards, to remove the automatic loss of the right to vote upon the appointment of a guardian; make the loss of voting rights contingent upon the court entering a specific finding and order relating to the right to vote. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Jan 17-posted in committee HB 333/LM (BR 1296) - M. Weaver, J. Carr, M. Cherry, H. Cornett, T. Couch, R. Crimm, M. Denham, S. Lee, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Pasley, T. Riner, A. Simpson, B. Smith, J. Stacy AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the crime of disorderly conduct in the first degree when a person engages in disorderly conduct at a funeral, burial, funeral home, funeral procession, or memorial service; establish disorderly conduct in the first degree as a Class A misdemeanor; amend KRS 525.060 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the crime of disrupting meetings and processions in the first degree when a person disrupts a meeting or procession associated with a funeral, burial, or memorial service; amend KRS 525.150 to conform. HB 333 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Amend to add an emergency clause. HCA (1/Title, G. Lindsay) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, M. Weaver) - Delete the requirement that a funeral or a memorial service must be held inside a building as a condition precedent to the crime of disorderly conduct in the first degree. SCS/LM - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the crime of disorderly conduct in the first degree when a person engages in disorderly conduct at a funeral, burial, funeral home, funeral procession, or memorial service; establish disorderly conduct in the first degree as a Class A misdemeanor; amend KRS 525.060 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the crime of disrupting meetings and processions in the first degree when a person disrupts a meeting or procession associated with a funeral, burial, or memorial service; amend KRS 525.150 to conform. Amend to create a new section of KRS Chapter 525 to establish the crime of interference with a funeral in any manner by interfering with access into or from any building, parking lot, or burial plot in which a funeral, wake, memorial service, or burial is being conducted, congregating within three hundred feet, or without authorization making other sounds within earshot of or images observable to participants, or distributing literature; establish a criminal penalty; EMERGENCY. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Judiciary (H) Feb 2-posted in committee; posting waived; reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading, passed 94-with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1) Feb 7-received in Senate Feb 9-to Judiciary (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 16-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 94-0 Mar 21-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 27-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 51) HB 334 (BR 383) - J. Gooch Jr, S. Brinkman, De. Butler, L. Clark, R. Crimm, B. DeWeese, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, S. Nunn, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, M. Rader, T. Riner, K. Stein, M. Weaver, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the health and welfare of children under sixteen years of age. Amend KRS 189.515, regarding the operation of ATVs, to require ATV operators and passengers under the age of 16 to wear approved protective headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion. HB 334 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, S. Nunn) - Retain original provisions except add a new section amending the definition of "All-terrain vehicle" in KRS 189.010 that includes off-road motorcycles that are not registered pursuant to KRS 186.050 for use on the highway. HFA (2, J. Hoover) - Retain original provisions and add a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define "truck" and prohibit a person under age 16 from riding in an open cargo area on a highway; exempt trucks in a parade or trucks with camper tops or other enclosures and trucks registered under KRS 186.050(4) on private property; require that the operator of the truck be cited; amend KRS 189.990 to add penalty. HFA (3, D. Floyd) - Restrict helmet requirement for children under 16 to public property HFA (4, J. Gooch Jr) - Retain original provisions except delete reference to public or private property. HFA (5, D. Floyd) - Restrict helmet requirement for children under 16 to public property. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 17-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 20-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-floor amendment (2) filed Feb 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 8, 2006 Feb 8-floor amendment (3) filed Feb 15-floor amendment (4) filed Feb 21-floor amendment (5) filed Mar 8-3rd reading; floor amendment (5) rejected ; passed 56-34 with floor amendment (4) Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Transportation (S) Mar 20-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 21-2nd reading; returned to Transportation (S) HB 335/CI (BR 1140) - R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 439.3401 to include robbery in the second degree within the violent offender statute if the victim is a bank or credit union. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to Judiciary (H) Introduced Jan. 12, 2006 HB 336 (BR 1174) - M. Cherry, F. Nesler, S. Riggs AN ACT relating to soybeans. Create a new section of KRS 247. 510 to 247.595 to make any state assessment levied on soybeans become effective only upon the termination of the federal soybean assessment program; amend KRS 247.530 to allow an association that is representative of Kentucky soybean producers to apply to the State Board of Agriculture for approval to conduct a referendum to levy a state assessment on soybeans; amend KRS 247.552 to prohibit any referendum from levying an assessment greater than one-fourth of one percent of the net market price per bushel of soybeans; amend KRS 247.553 to assess soybeans used for seed stock based on the percentage allowed in KRS 247.552 multiplied by the posted county price for soybeans as posted by the local Farm Service Agency office for the county in which the purchaser is located; amend KRS 247.573 to change the makeup of the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board; make technical corrections. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 2-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Feb 3-received in Senate Feb 7-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 88) HB 337 (BR 1130) - J. Jenkins, S. Brinkman, R. Adams, E. Ballard, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, T. Burch, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, J. Gray, M. Harmon, M. Harper, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, T. Kerr, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, B. Montell, F. Nesler, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, M. Rader, S. Riggs, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, T. Thompson, R. Weston, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the provision of telecommunications service. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 278 to define terms, including "basic local exchange service" and "nonbasic service"; limit Public Service Commission jurisdiction over telephone service beyond some consumer service areas and FCC-delegated oversight of wholesale transactions; allow telephone utilities to elect alternative regulation plans which reduce PSC oversight; eliminate most regulation of nonbasic services provided by telephone utilities. HB 337 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain provisions of HB 337; add definitions for "local exchange carrier," "incumbent local exchange carrier," "optional telephone feature," and "package"; restore and broaden some PSC consumer protection jurisdiction eliminated under provisions in prior substitute; prohibit predatory pricing; retain PSC jurisdiction over agreements between ILECs and other local exchange carriers; prohibit redlining; cap rates for basic local exchange service from electing utility for 5 years, then allow rise in accordance with regulation plan; permit intervention in complaint action before the PSC by interested party; restore applicability of KRS 278.218 and 278.250 to electing telephone utility; cap rates for basic service from electing small telephone utility for 12 months then allow limited by rise in consumer price index; remove requirement that telephone utilities file nonbasic contracts with PSC; allow basic service customers to purchase individual features and services outside of packages or bundles of services; limit termination charges applicable to customer who wishes to return to basic service; require terms and conditions to be provided to customer who then will have 30 days to cancel any agreement; allow rates for nonbasic service to be set by the marketplace; exclude voice over internet protocol, or VoIP, from definition of "service." HFA (1, R. Webb) - Retain original provisions; make incumbent local exchange carriers post contracts for nonbasic services on a Web site. HFA (2, R. Webb) - Retain original provisions; make an incumbent local exchange carrier be treated as a common carrier with respect to wireline facilities; make incumbent local exchange carriers comply with federal and state requirements respecting requests by a telecommunications carrier for access to wireline facilities or provision of other services. HFA (3, R. Webb) - Prohibit and define preferential, anticompetitive rates; allow telephone utilities to match competitors' offers; direct that complaints be submitted to binding arbitration; assert PSC authority to resolve disputes; require telephone utility to produce a copy of a written contract which is the subject of a complaint. SFA (1, E. Scorsone) - Exempt populations of less than 100,000 from the effect of the act; reaffirm PSC jurisdiction over current and future agreements between ILECs and other LECs. SFA (2, E. Scorsone) - Retain previous provisions, delete language that nonbasic service may be provided "notwithstanding regulations or law"; require terms and conditions of service provided to customer be written. SFA (3, E. Scorsone) - Define and prohibit predatory pricing; require lower price offered to retail customer be offered to CLECs Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 31-posted in committee Feb 7-posting withdrawn Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 10-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading; floor amendment (3) rejected ; passed 83-14 with Committee Substitute Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 21-taken from committee; 1st reading; returned to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 23-floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) filed Mar 24-taken from committee; 2nd reading; returned to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Apr 10-reported favorably, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) defeated ; passed 34-2 Apr 11-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 239) HB 338/FN/LM (BR 164) - J. Wayne, C. Siler, C. Belcher, T. Burch, De. Butler, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Crenshaw, M. Denham, T. Edmonds, B. Farmer, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, R. Nelson, S. Nunn, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, S. Riggs, T. Riner, B. Smith, K. Stein, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to affordable housing and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 142.010 to add to the taxes imposed a fee of $20 on each first mortgage and a fee of $20 on each conveyance of real property; specify that those fees shall be reported and paid by the Department of Revenue to the state affordable housing trust fund established in KRS 198A.710 within 10 days following the receipt of the funds from the county clerk; amend KRS 142.015 to conform; amend KRS 198A.710 to specify that the affordable housing trust fund shall consist of funds collected from the new fees imposed; create new sections of KRS Chapter 198A to permit the fiscal court or legislative body of a county to establish a local affordable housing trusting fund (AHTF) through the adoption of an ordinance; vest control and management of local AHTF to a board of directors; outline requirements and duties of board; list board membership guidelines; allow fiscal court or legislative body to adopt an ordinance to impose a local recording fee of not more than $10 per transaction on identified transactions against which fees are collected by the county clerk pursuant to KRS 64.012; allow fiscal court or legislative body, in addition to the other fees permitted, to adopt an ordinance to increase fees imposed pursuant to KRS 198B.060(18) and KRS 67.410 by up to $0.04 per square foot, or an equivalent amount for fees determined on a different base, for local AHTF funding; require these fees to be remitted to the local AHTF board every 3 months; specify that funds from the local AHTF shall be used to assist very low income households as defined in KRS 198A.700; require a minimum of 20% of all funding to be used to assist households earning 30% or less of the area median income for Kentucky as determined by HUD; require the local AHTF board, in consultation with the local legislative body, to contract with an agency or organization to administer the local AHTF; list eligible activities for funding; identify eligible organizations for funding; list deed restrictions for very low-income housing units; require compliance with HUD antidisplacement and relocation regulations; require compliance with all local, state, and national anti discrimination laws; identify how a local AHTF may be dissolved; add the new fees imposed by Section 5 of this Act to the list of fees paid to county clerks; require clerk to remit the fees back to the local AHTF; amend KRS 64.012 to require the county clerk to collect the local AHTF fees and remit the fees back to the local AHTF; provide that Sections 4 to 9 of this Act take effect July 1, 2007; APPROPRIATION. HB 338 - AMENDMENTS HCS (1/FN/LM) - Retain original provisions; add new language to require the Department of Revenue to annually deposit into the Kentucky affordable housing trust fund all moneys in excess of $7 million received as delinquent property tax collections under KRS Chapter 134; specify that a county, urban-county, charter county, or consolidated local government that has established a local affordable housing trust fund shall be eligible to receive an annual allocation from the fund deposited to the Kentucky affordable housing trust fund; allocate funds to each eligible local affordable housing trust fund by multiplying the total amount of funds available by the percentage representing the amount of delinquent property taxes collected for properties located within the jurisdiction of the local government in proportion to the total annual amount of delinquent property taxes collected under KRS Chapter 134; exclude local governments that do not establish a local affordable housing trust fund from receiving delinquent tax property tax collection funds; amend KRS 142.010 to reduce the two $20 fee increases to $10 and specify that the fee shall be on all mortgages not first mortgages only; delete the sections detailing board makeup and duties and dissolution procedures; specify that the fiscal court or legislative body of a county may establish a local affordable housing trust fund through the adoption of an ordinance; amend KRS 198A.715 and KRS 154A.110 to conform. HCS (2/FN/LM) - Retain provisions of original bill; clarify that transfers from the delinquent property tax collections will begin in fiscal year 2006 - 2007, and that the transfers will be made within 60 days of the close of the fiscal year; define "delinquent property tax collections"; clarify the formula for distributions to local affordable housing trust funds; make technical corrections to conform. HCA (1, H. Moberly Jr) - Implement reporting requirements for the use of certain funds. HFA (1, S. Brinkman) - Require 60 percent of the fees collected under subsection (2) of Section 2 each calendar year to be remitted to the county from which the fees were collected; require the Kentucky Housing Corporation to submit a written report to the LRC every two years indicating the total amount of funds received for the state and local Affordable Housing Trust Fund by each county from the fees collected under Sections 1 and 2 of this Act, and providing a detailed list of how each participating county is using the funds collected by Sections 1 and 2 of this Act. HFA (2, S. Brinkman) - Require the Kentucky Housing Corporation to submit a written report to the LRC every two (2) years indicating the total amount of funds received for the state and local Affordable Housing Trust fund by each county from the fees collected under Sections 1 and 2 of this Act; provide a detailed list of how each participating county is using the funds collected by Sections 1 and 2 of this Act. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Local Government (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 21-posting waived retroactively; reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1) Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 23-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute (2) ; 3rd reading, passed 83-15 with Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1) Feb 24-received in Senate Feb 28-to Banking and Insurance (S) HB 339/CI (BR 373) - D. Owens AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 507.020, relating to murder; 507.040, relating to manslaughter in the second degree; 507A.020, relating to fetal homicide; 507A.040, relating to second degree manslaughter of an unborn child, to specify that motor vehicle offenses must be while operating the vehicle in violation of KRS 189A.010, driving under the influence. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Judiciary (H) HB 340 (BR 406) - T. McKee, M. Denham AN ACT relating to weights and measures. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 363 to allow the Commissioner of Agriculture to promulgate administrative regulations and establish fees for carrying out the provisions of the chapter; amend KRS 363.510 to specify that internal moisture testing instruments for tobacco are included in the definition of "Weights and measures"; amend KRS 363.906 to remove the retail facility fee and allow the department to establish fees by administrative regulation. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 17-posted in committee HB 341 (BR 903) - J. Draud, J. Jenkins, S. Riggs AN ACT relating to education technology. Amend KRS 156.670 to define "Schools Interoperability Framework" to mean technical guidelines to ensure the seamless integration of multivendor software applications; require the Department of Education and K-12 schools and districts to comply with the Schools Interoperability Framework guidelines; permit alternative systems if needed because of cost, efficiency, or a need for additional software features. HB 341 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete original provisions; direct the Department of Education to conduct a study to determine costs, benefits, feasibility, and implications of adoption of specifications for statewide education data designed to facilitate the exchange of information among different instructional and administrative software applications at the local, state, and federal levels; direct study to recommend proposed priorities for implementation and the associated timelines; establish an advisory committee to guide the completion of the study; direct study to be completed no later than November 1, 2006, with an interim report to the Interim Joint Committee on Education no later than August 1, 2006. SCS - Retain original provisions with changes; require the study to include requirements for data security and a notification process when a breach of data security occurs; include specific representatives as named in the study; permit any school district that has begun to implement software applications that meet the recognized standards for interoperability shall be permitted to continue its use during the period of study as a pilot project; create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to require a teacher to submit to random drug testing for a period not to exceed 12 months if the teacher has been reprimanded or disciplined as a result of illegal use of controlled substances. SCA (1/Title, K. Winters) - Make title amendment. SFA (1, G. Tapp) - Amend HB 341/HCS to require the study to include recommendations for notification procedures when personal information is lost, inadvertently shared, or otherwise compromised due to a data security breach. SFA (2, D. Seum) - Amend HB 341/GA to change the advisory committee for the study to a committee of stakeholders; specify organizations to have representation on the stakeholder committee; require that committee members have expertise in school technology; require the study to assess the effectiveness of certification and standardization for software used by school districts; require the study to include a review of the National Educational Technology Plan from the US Department of Education; permit a school district that has begun to implement software applications that meet recognized standards for interoperability to continue their use during the period of study as a pilot project and report the experience to be included in the final study; clarify deadlines for the written interim report, the completion of the study, and submission of the final written report to the Interim Joint Committee on Education. CCR - Cannot agree. FCCR - Direct the Department of Education to conduct a study to determine costs, benefits, feasibility, and implications of adoption of specifications for statewide education data designed to facilitate the exchange of information among different instructional and administrative software applications at the local, state, and federal levels; require the study to include requirements for data security and a notification process when a breach of data security occurs; direct study to recommend proposed priorities for implementation and the associated timelines; establish a committee of stakeholders to guide the completion of the study; direct the study to be completed no later than November 1, 2006, with a final written report sent to the Interim Joint Committee on Education, with an interim report no later than August 1, 2006; create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to require a teacher to submit to random drug testing for a period not to exceed 12 months if the teacher has been reprimanded or disciplined as a result of illegal use of controlled substances. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 19-to Education (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 16-received in Senate Mar 20-laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading; to Education (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules Education (S); floor amendments (1) and (2) filed Mar 24-recommitted to Education (S); reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1) as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading; floor amendments (1) and (2) withdrawn ; passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Apr 10-received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Apr 11-House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; Conference Committee appointed in House; received in Senate; posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; Conference Committee appointed in Senate; Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate; Conference Committee report adopted in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate Apr 12-Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate; passed 36-0; received in House; Free Conference Committee report adopted in House; passed 92-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 221) HB 342 (BR 1318) - J. Gooch Jr, S. Riggs AN ACT relating to captive insurers and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS 304.49-010 to 304.49-230 to require a captive insurer to engage a manager who is a resident of Kentucky; require books and records to be maintained or made accessible at a location in Kentucky; authorize the executive director of the Office of Insurance to promulgate administrative regulations to set minimum standards for the formation, structure, examination, and operation of a special purpose captive insurer or an agency captive insurer; require the captive insurer to notify the executive director within ten business days of any material change in the financial condition or management of a captive insurer; specify certain acts that a captive insurer cannot take unless it gives the executive director at least 30 days notice; specify conditions to be met for a captive insurer to establish and maintain one or more protected cells to insure risks of one or more participants; amend KRS 304.49-010 to define "agency captive insurer" and "special purpose captive insurer"; amend KRS 304.49-020 to prohibit a captive insurer that is issued an initial certificate of authority on or after July 1, 2006, to directly provide workers' compensation insurance; designate as confidential portions of license applications, all examination reports, preliminary examination reports, working papers, recorded information, and other documents related to an examination, unless prior written consent of the captive insurer has been given; amend KRS 304.49-040 to require an agency captive insurer to have not less than $500,000 of unimpaired paid-in capital and surplus and a special purpose captive insurer to have not less than $250,000 of unimpaired paid-in capital; permit capital and surplus to be in the form of assets approved by the executive director; amend KRS 304.49-060 to permit a special purpose captive insurer to be incorporated as a stock or nonstock corporation or formed as a limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, a statutory trust, or other person as approved by the executive director; permit a sponsored captive insurer to be incorporated as a stock or nonstock corporation or formed as a limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, or a statutory trust; allow a risk retention group to take any form allowed by the Liability Risk Retention Act of 1986; require each owner of an agency captive insurer to be a licensed insurance producer; amend KRS 304.49-070 to permit the executive director to approve the use of international accounting standards for financial condition reports; allow a captive insurer, with the executive director's approval, to make modifications and adaptations to record as admitted the full value of all investments allowed under this subtitle; amend KRS 304.49-100 to authorize the executive director to approve investments made outside the prescription contained in this section; amend KRS 304.49-180 to conform; amend KRS 304.49-220 to direct the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet to annually distribute 75 percent, rather than 10 percent, of the premium tax revenues collected to the Office of Insurance for the regulation of captive insurers; create in the State Treasury the captive insurance regulatory and supervision fund to be appropriated for use only by the Office of Insurance to pay the costs of administering this subtitle and for reasonable expenses incurred in promoting the state's captive insurance industry; appropriation. HB 342 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 304.49-100 to delete provisions subjecting all captive insurers to KRS 304.37-030 regarding material transactions; authorize the executive director to approve investments outside the prescription in this section if they are reasonable and prudent and would not tend to adversely affect the financial condition of the captive insurer. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 30-posting waived Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 343/LM (BR 1247) - G. Lynn, Dw. Butler, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr AN ACT relating to peace officer certification. Amend KRS 15.400, relating to certification of grandfathered peace officers, to permit an officer to retain certification if employed within thirty days by another law enforcement agency that is subject to certification; amend KRS 15.386 and 15.392 to conform; make this provision retroactive to July 1, 2004. HB 343 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, T. Thompson) - Amend to allow Commonwealth detectives and county detectives to participate in the peace officer certification program. SCS - Amend Section 5 of the bill to include United States National Park Service park rangers and U.S. Mint Police at Fort Knox among those federal peace officers to have the same powers and duties as other peace officers in the Commonwealth. SCA (1/Title, D. Thayer) - Make title amendment. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Local Government (H) Feb 23-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 10-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006; taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 15-taken from Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day Mar 17-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 20-received in Senate Mar 22-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Apr 10-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 11-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 11, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Apr 12-received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) HB 344 (BR 422) - G. Lynn AN ACT relating to licenses in cities of the fifth and sixth classes. Repeal KRS 92.310, relating to licensing in cities of the Fifth and Sixth class. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Local Government (H) HB 345 (BR 1367) - De. Butler, J. Draud AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky and amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky, relating to casinos. Propose a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to casinos; allow the General Assembly to permit the operation of casinos, which may include casinos at horse racing tracks; provide, if General Assembly authorizes casino gaming, for agency of state government to be created to regulate casinos by special law notwithstanding Section 59 or 60 of the Constitution, establish qualifications of individuals and entities authorized to operate casinos, limit number and location of casinos, define types of lotteries, gift enterprises and gambling games to be permitted, provide for other standards to ensure honest operation of casinos; define casino and casino-style gaming; restrict operation of casinos until the state agency shall have first approved the conduct of casinos and the governing body of the county, urban-county, charter county, or consolidated local government has approved the operation; propose to amend Section 226 of the Kentucky Constitution to provide that the new section is an exception to the prohibition against lotteries and gift enterprises; submit to voters; provide ballot language. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 346/LM/CI (BR 1368) - De. Butler, S. Riggs AN ACT relating to gaming and making an appropriation therefor. Establish KRS Chapter 239 to authorize gambling at horse racing tracks and casinos; create numerous definitions; create the Kentucky Gaming Commission; establish the duties and responsibilities of the commission; require the commission to determine the occupations related to casino gaming and the qualifications for an occupational license; establish the application procedures for a casino, racing association gaming, manufacturer's, and supplier's license; establish the requirements and qualifications for all gaming-related licenses; prohibit a licensee from transferring or assigning the license without prior commission approval; permit a licensee to conduct gaming operations from a temporary facility under certain conditions; require racing association licensees to make certain requests to the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority regarding the number of racing days the licensee will have scheduled during a year; create an exemption to allow facilities development for gaming activities regarding zoning; provide that other zoning and building codes still apply; establish the position and the duties of the executive director of the commission; establish that certain job classifications are to be established by agreement of the parties to a collective bargaining agreement; require that before a gaming license is issued, the governing body in the jurisdiction where gaming operations are proposed must first enact an ordinance to permit casino gaming; require a gaming licensee to post bond and to maintain specific types of insurance; limit the number of gaming licenses to five racing association gaming licenses and four casino licenses; establish criteria for gaming operation locations; require certain information from applicants seeking a gaming license; establish the fees for applications, licensure, and renewal for all licenses; create the Kentucky gaming fund, the Kentucky municipal public safety fund, the Kentucky county public safety fund, the Kentucky horse racing equity fund, and the Kentucky thoroughbred claiming fund; require that certain amounts of the gaming fund support administrative operations of the commission, and other amounts from the gaming fund be dispersed to the Kentucky compulsive gamblers assistance fund, the Department of Education, the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for health care services for certain indigent Kentuckians and for a prescription drug program for senior citizens, the Kentucky county public safety fund, capital construction, sewer and water projects administered under the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, the Kentucky veterans trust fund, the state road fund, the budget reserve trust fund, and the equine industry program trust and revolving fund; establish the disbursement of funds to the Kentucky municipal public safety fund and the Kentucky county public safety fund; establish the disbursement of funds to the Kentucky horse racing industry; prohibit licensure of certain people under specific circumstances; establish the expenditure of moneys from the municipal public safety fund and the county public safety fund; establish a wagering tax at a rate of 35% of adjusted gross receipts received and reported monthly by the licensee obliged to pay the tax; establish the terms of all licenses regarding gaming operations; require the commission to promulgate administrative regulations to prescribe procedures for gaming licensees regarding the effective control over their internal fiscal affairs; require periodic financial reports from gaming licensees; require annual audits of the financial statements of gaming licensees; define and limit gambling games and devices; address how money deposited into the compulsive gamblers assistance fund will be expended; require the State Auditor to perform an annual audit of the commission; require gaming licensees to compile a list of persons to exclude or reject from licensed gaming establishments; require the commission to notify a person placed on an exclusion or ejection list; permit the commission to take disciplinary action if a gaming licensee knowingly fails to exclude or eject a person on the list; establish penalties for persons placed on the list who enter premises of a licensed gaming establishment; provide that the transport of gambling equipment and supplies into the state will not be a violation of federal laws; define the term "cheat" and establish penalties for persons who cheat; create the compulsive gamblers assistance fund; establish how expenditures from the compulsive gamblers assistance fund will be utilized; require the commission to prepare an annual report detailing activities and expenditures of the compulsive gamblers assistance fund; encourage gaming licensees to cooperate with local business and community organizations to stimulate the economy through tourism; require gaming licensees to pay the salaries of certain commission employees; require gaming licensees to make office space available for certain commission employees; prohibit a person under 21 from placing a wager or being in an area where gambling games are in operation; establish that commission members, the executive director, and commission employees are subject to the executive branch code of ethics; limit the administrative fine to $50,000 per offense; establish that administrative review under KRS Chapter 13B is available for persons aggrieved by an action by the commission; create a new section of KRS Chapter 131 to attach the commission to the Department of Revenue for administrative purposes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 242 to permit a local option election in certain areas for the limited sale of alcoholic beverages at tracks and casinos in the territory; amend KRS 243.030 to establish a $7,500 annual license fee for a casino entertainment license and a racing association casino entertainment license; amend KRS 243.040 to establish a $3,500 annual license fee for a casino entertainment license and a racing association casino entertainment license; amend KRS 243.500, 243.505, 525.090, 528.010, 528.100, 15.380 to conform; include a severability clause; Include language that this Act is void if the voters fail to approve a constitutional amendment permitting the General Assembly to authorize casinos. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 18-posted in committee HB 347/LM (BR 1080) - J. Fischer, J. Carr, C. Embry Jr, T. Kerr AN ACT relating to the protection of embryonic human life. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to define "human embryo" and "nontherapeutic research"; prohibit nontherapeutic research that destroys a human embryo; prohibit nontherapeutic research that subjects a human embryo to a substantial risk of injury or death; prohibit using cells or tissues for research when the person knew that the cells were obtained by performing nontherapeutic research; prohibit shipment of embryos to another person for nontherapeutic research; amend KRS 311.990, relating to penalties, to make violations of the Act a civil penalty of not less than $250,000 and not more than $500,000; define "adult stem cell research"; provide income tax incentive for adult stem cell research. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Judiciary (H) HB 348 (BR 332) - S. Riggs, J. Fischer, D. Keene, P. Marcotte, R. Meeks, A. Simpson, S. Westrom, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to the study of metropolitan and micropolitan issues. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 to establish the Metropolitan and Micropolitan Issues Committee as a permanent subcommittee of the Legislative Research Commission; outline the issues to be reviewed by and define the duties of the committee; provide for the appointment of seven legislative members from each chamber as specified; establish two-year terms for members and provide for vacancies; direct the members of each chamber to select a co-chair from their chamber; grant co-chairs joint responsibilities for setting meetings, approving meeting agendas, and presiding at meetings; require the committee to meet at least four times annually; require a majority of the entire membership to constitute a quorum; require a majority vote of the entire membership for all actions; and require members to be compensated for attendance as provided by KRS 7.090(3) and 7.110(5). HB 348 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, S. Riggs) - Delete requirement that standing committee chairs serve as members, and require all members of the subcommittee to reside within a metropolitan or micropolitan area. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Local Government (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Feb 2-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 1-received in Senate Mar 3-to State and Local Government (S) HB 349 (BR 158) - S. Brinkman, R. Webb AN ACT relating to business entities. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 275 to authorize limited liability companies to acquire corporations through a "share exchange," and provide for a plan of share exchange, its adoption, and rights of members with respect thereto; create five new sections of KRS Chapter 275, modeled in part after KRS 273.237, 273.241, 273.303, 273.333, 273.320, and 273.327, relating to nonprofit corporations, to provide that a nonprofit limited liability company shall not issue interests, make distributions, or make loans to its members or managers; provide for the distribution of assets of a nonprofit limited liability company in the process of dissolution; provide for judicial sale of assets of a nonprofit limited liability company; provide for the involuntary dissolution of a nonprofit limited liability company; amend KRS 275.015 to include new definitions for the chapter; amend KRS 275.020 to require the organizer to name the initial manager or initial member; specify that the limited liability company begins on the date the articles of organization are filed with the Secretary of State; provide that the Secretary of State's filing of the articles of organization is proof that the organizer satisfied all conditions precedent to organization, except in proceedings by the state to cancel or revoke the organization or involuntarily dissolve the limited liability company; amend KRS 275.025 to include articles of organization requirements for nonprofit, series, and special purpose limited liability companies; create a new section of KRS Chapter 275 to place therein substantive language describing a written operating agreement; amend KRS 275.030 to specify that members have no right to dissent from an amendment to the articles of organization unless otherwise provided in the articles or in the written operating agreement; amend KRS 275.045 to allow the Secretary of State to accept electronically transmitted documents for filing and payment of filing fees by credit or debit card; amend KRS 275.050 to require additional forms to be designed by the Secretary of State; amend KRS 275.055 to provide set fees for additional ministerial functions of the Secretary of State; make technical amendments to KRS 275.060, relating to effective date and time of filing; make technical and conforming amendments to KRS 275.065, relating to articles of correction; make technical and conforming amendments to KRS 275.070 and KRS 275.080, relating to filing of documents with the Secretary of State; amend KRS 275.095, relating to joint and several liability for persons purporting to act for a limited liability company that is not organized, to preclude liability to any person with knowledge that the organization had not yet taken place so long as the organization took place shortly thereafter; amend KRS 275.100 to provide that KRS Chapter 275 shall not control the use of assumed names; amend KRS 275.105 to allow holders of reserved names to cancel that reservation; amend KRS 275.170 to provide that voting and quorum requirements for member or manager actions subject to review shall not include the member or manager whose action is being reviewed; amend KRS 275.175 to provide that a member has no right to dissent from an amendment to the operating agreement unless otherwise provided in the articles of organization or the written operating agreement; amend KRS 275.185 to allow operating agreements to set conditions on use of an LLC's records or information; amend KRS 275.195 to allow persons to be admitted as members of the limited liability company and to receive an interest therein without making a contribution or a promise thereof, and to allow persons to be admitted without acquiring an interest in the LLC; make technical and conforming amendments to KRS 275.200, relating to the obligations of members to make contributions; amend KRS 275.225 to exempt reasonable compensation and payments from a bona fide retirement plan from the definition of "distribution" for the purpose of that section; amend KRS 275.255 to provide that certain restrictions on assignments be enforceable notwithstanding KRS 355.9-406 and 355.9-408; amend KRS 275.285 to provide additional contingencies relating to the last remaining member or successor in interest before a limited liability company shall be dissolved; amend KRS 275.190 to provide for amendments to an LLC's annual report; amend KRS 275.295 to add provisions relating to dissolution and reinstatement of LLCs; amend KRS 275.345 and 275.350 to provide that members shall not have the right to dissent from a merger unless otherwise provided in the articles of organization, a written operating agreement, or an agreement and plan of merger, and to prohibit a nonprofit limited liability company from merging with any entity other than a domestic nonprofit limited liability company; amend KRS 275.400 to reflect new terminology relating to real and assumed names; amend KRS 275.405 to specify that the Commonwealth may not regulate the inspection of the records of foreign LLCs; amend KRS 275.410 to add provisions relating to real and assumed names of Foreign LLCs; create new sections of KRS Chapter 275 to allow corporations to transition to limited liability companies and establish procedures to do so; amend KRS 141.010 to conform. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Jan 23-reassigned to Judiciary (H) HB 350 (BR 159) - S. Brinkman, R. Webb AN ACT relating to corporations. Amend various statutes in KRS Chapter 271B, relating to corporations, and other chapters of the Kentucky Revised Statutes relating to charitable entities and nonstock, nonprofit entities to provide a structure for corporate plans or documents that are dependent upon outside facts; increase the numbers of corporate forms the Secretary of State may provide; set fees for additional filings; provide for electronic return of unfiled corporate documents; clarify where notice to certain corporations may be served; modify the provisions relating to real, fictitious, and assumed names; delineate the authority of the Secretary of State to regulate foreign corporations; allow amendments to be filed to annual reports; make technical corrections; include noncodified language declaring that the amendments to KRS 271B.6-210, 271B.6-230, 271B.7-040, 271B.7-280, and 271B.8-080, as provided for in 2002 Ky Acts, ch. 102, secs. 10, 11, 15, 18, and 19 respectively, are and were effective as of November 15, 2002; repeal KRS 274.087. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Jan 23-reassigned to Judiciary (H) HB 351/LM (BR 1243) - J. Hoover, R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to criminal justice. Create new section of KRS 15.380 to 15.404 to establish when the certification of a peace officer may be revoked by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council; amend KRS 15.315 to add a county judge/executive to the council; amend KRS 15.330 to allow the council to approve those who have met the requirements under KRS 15.310 to 15.404 and to promulgate regulations to accomplish the purposes of KRS 15.310 to 15.404; amend KRS 15.382 to require a person at the time of certification to have not received a bad conduct discharge; amend 15.386 to require additional training and qualifications before certification can be restored; add dishonorable discharge to "revoked status" definition; amend KRS 15.392 to require the council to place a person separated from service who has completed basic training on inactive status, which does prevent revocation; amend KRS 15.404 to allow for an extension of time for basic training and certification; prescribe penalties for failure to meet requirements; amend KRS 15.420 to change the definition of "police officer"; amend KRS 15.430 to allow the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program (KLEFP) to consist of appropriations only from insurance premium surcharge proceeds; provide that account will not lapse; amend KRS 15.440 to set further requirements for units of government who can receive funds from KLEFP; amend KRS 15.450 to give the secretary of the Justice Cabinet power to determine state government agencies eligibility to receive funds from KLEFP; declare that employees of Kentucky State Police in disability will not receive KLEFP salary supplement; amend KRS 15.460 to increase a unit of government's supplement to $3,100 for each police officer that meets KRS 15.440; amend KRS 15.510 to allow an officer to appeal the Justice Cabinet's decision to withhold or terminate KLEFP funds; amend KRS 17.151 to allow the Kentucky State Police to perform a criminal history check of each adult when a child must be placed in home care due to absence of parents or custodians; require removal of child if adult refuses to provide fingerprints and permission to perform criminal history check; require person who contests denial of child placement to submit to fingerprinting and sign permission to forward fingerprints; allow Kentucky State Police to charge a fee for criminal checks; define "emergency placement"; amend KRS 17.160 to allow persons to request release of records of conviction concerning them; set fees for individuals requesting their records; amend KRS 17.167 to delete the definition of "felony offender"; allow fire department to request records of convictions; create a new section KRS Chapter 17 to allow Governor to require criminal record check for a person considered for cabinet secretary or department head; require applicant to pay for record check; give Justice Cabinet regulatory power to meet Public Law 92-544; amend KRS 18A.202 to allow secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to install incentive programs for employees covered by KRS Chapter 16; amend KRS 197.020 to allow the corrections commissioner to make regulations for any division or institution of the department; amend KRS 197.025 to state that, KRS 61.870 to 61.884 notwithstanding, policies and procedures about security and control of inmates will be held confidential; create a new section of KRS Chapter 197 to require requesting party to pay for the transportation of a prisoner when he or she is needed in a civil action; require payment to be received 24 hours before transporting; state that telecommunications are preferred; require Justice Cabinet to promulgate regulations concerning transportation; amend KRS 213.011 to change the definition of "sudden infant death syndrome" to an infant under one year; require complete investigation of death; amend KRS 431.007 to add Kentucky State Police to agencies that may request local police officer assistance; amend KRS 545.415 to prohibit an action being brought on behalf of an inmate or in regard to prison conditions until administrative remedies exhausted; create a new section of KRS Chapter 31 to prohibit person having access to records if determined to be a threat to juvenile; state that the Department of Juvenile Justice is not required to comply with record request from a juvenile within the facility unless specific reference is made to that individual; allow persons to challenge denial pursuant to KRS 61.880 (2); require the Department of Juvenile Justice to refuse hand delivery of record request from confined juvenile; declare that expunged records are not open to the public and that regulations about juvenile facilities are confidential; amend KRS 610.265 to delete oral report requirement within 72 hours of the initial detention; amend various other sections to conform and make technical corrections. HB 351 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Prohibit disclosure of records if disclosure reasonably threatens security of juvenile, staff, or facility; require prepayment of expenses associated with transportation of prisoner in civil actions with exception for indigent prisoner. HFA (1, R. Webb) - Amend to specify that restrictions on open record access to policies, records, or regulations of the Department of Juvenile Justice be limited to policies, records, or regulations related to the physical security of a juvenile facility; retain provision related to closed session review of proposed administrative regulations related to facility security. HFA (2, R. Webb) - Delete prohibition against attorney access to client's records. HFA (3/P, J. Wayne) - Attach the provisions of HB 368. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to Local Government (H) Jan 17-reassigned to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 17-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 20-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 21-floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 22-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Introduced Jan. 13, 2006 HB 352 (BR 898) - A. Wuchner, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, D. Floyd, T. Kerr, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, M. Rader, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to student academic preparedness for postsecondary education. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to establish legislative findings; establish a goal for high schools to reduce the postsecondary remediation rate for its recent high school graduates by 50% by 2011-2012; require the Kentucky Department of Education and the Council on Postsecondary Education to develop and implement a postsecondary remediation information collection and reporting system; establish the uses for remediation data; require the Kentucky Department of Education and the Council on Postsecondary Education to provide leadership for collaboration between schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions to reduce postsecondary remediation rates and report annually to the Interim Joint Committee on Education; amend KRS 158.007 to define "postsecondary remediation", "postsecondary remediation rate", and "recent high school graduate"; amend KRS 158.6453 to require the CATS statewide assessment program to include a standardized, curriculum-based national college entrance examination in reading, writing, and mathematics to be administered in grade 11; require postsecondary remediation rates to be included on school report cards for high school; amend KRS 158.6455 to provide for rewards for certified employees in schools that reduce postsecondary remediation rates. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Education (H) HB 353 (BR 1215) - T. Burch, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, R. Palumbo, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the dispensing of emergency contraceptives. Amend KRS 217.182 to provide that a practitioner may dispense an emergency contraceptive to women who may or may not be patients of the practitioner; provide that emergency contraceptives may be dispensed by a practitioner in compliance with standards adopted by the respective licensing authority for the practitioner; amend KRS 311.565 to require the Board of Medical Licensure to establish standards by promulgation of administrative regulations relating to emergency contraceptives; amend KRS 311.723 to exempt emergency contraceptives from proscriptive provisions; amend KRS 311.858 to permit a physician assistant to prescribe and administer an emergency contraceptive to the extent delegated by the supervising physician and in compliance with administrative regulations promulgated by the Board of Medical Licensure; amend KRS 314.011 to provide that "registered nursing practice" includes the preparing and giving of emergency contraceptives under specified standards; and amend KRS 314.042 to provide that an advanced registered nurse practitioner may prescribe and dispense an emergency contraceptive in compliance with standards established by the Board of Nursing through administrative regulation. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 26-posted in committee HB 354/LM/CI (BR 1424) - J. Fischer, J. Gray, M. Harmon AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 527, relating to firearms and weapons, to prohibit a peace officer or public servant from confiscating a lawfully owned or carried firearm or lawfully owned or carried ammunition for a firearm during a disaster or emergency. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Judiciary (H) HB 355 (BR 319) - A. Wuchner, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, T. Kerr, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, M. Rader, J. Reinhardt, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to early childhood development. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 200 to state legislative finding and declare intent regarding provision of necessary early childhood education intervention programs; create a new section of KRS Chapter 200 to create the "Ready, Set, Success" fund to provide up grant funds to encourage community partnerships and the development of programs to ensure children under age 6 are prepared to succeed in school and in life; require the promulgation of administrative regulations to define program and services criteria for the grant program; require the Kentucky Department of Education to hold an annual "Ready, Set, Success" summit; provide for the child research and data collection and analyses at a state university; create a new section of KRS Chapter 200 to create the Ready, Set, Success Partnership Oversight Board; amend KRS 200.703 to conform; cite as the "Ready, Set, Success Act of 2006." Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 356 (BR 1402) - K. Stein, R. Webb AN ACT relating to the child support guidelines table. Amend KRS 403.212 to add new amounts in the child support guidelines table and delete the old amounts. HB 356 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Vincent) - Establishes new guideline amounts by giving a uniform 5% increase to existing amounts. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Feb 2-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 357/LM (BR 1240) - K. Stein AN ACT relating to family military leave. Create new Sections of KRS Chapter 337 to define terms; provide up to 5 days of unpaid family military leave for firms that employ 15 to 50 employees; provide for up to 10 days of unpaid family military leave for firms that employ more than 50 employees; require advance notice of intention to take leave; prohibit the taking of family military leave until other types of leave are exhausted, except for sick and disability leave; require that employers to restore employees to their old position or an equivalent position upon returning from family military leave; require employers to continue benefits at the employee's expense; permit an employer and an employee to negotiate to maintain benefits at the employer's expense; provide that taking military leave shall not result in the loss of benefits, shall not affect collective bargaining agreements, and shall not diminish contract rights; prohibit a person taking family military leave from losing benefits before taking leave, from losing collective bargaining agreements or benefit plans, from having family military leave diminished, or from having contract rights or seniority status diminished; prohibit employers from interfering with family military leave rights, and from taking action against an employee who exercises leave rights; provide for civil actions in circuit court to enforce the Act. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 20-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 94-0 Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 358/AA (BR 1364) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to hazardous duty retirement. Amend KRS 61.592 to add positions in the Department of Agriculture that dispose of pesticides to the positions eligible for hazardous duty coverage. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to State Government (H) HB 359 (BR 1365) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to tobacco products. Amend KRS 438.350 to make a minor possessing tobacco products subject to five hours of community service work as a penalty for each violation. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Judiciary (H) HB 360/LM/CI (BR 1405) - K. Stein, J. Jenkins AN ACT relating to long-term care facility inspections. Amend KRS 216.530 to make the intentional notification of a long-term care facility of an a scheduled or contemplated inspection visit a Class D felony; subject any person that violates this provision to a civil fine $5,000 to be used to fund the long-term care ombudsman program. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 26-posted in committee HB 361 (BR 1431) - D. Ford, J. Higdon, J. Hoover, R. Mobley, T. Turner AN ACT relating to candidates. Amend KRS 118.315 to require two petitioners for a candidate's nominating petition for election to a board of education. HB 361 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, D. Ford) - Decrease number of petitioner signatures required for soil and water conservation district supervisor, city officer, justice of the peace, magistrate, constable, and board of education member to 2 signatures; remove requirement that petitioners submit a Social Security number; specify that the date a petitioner signs must be included. SCS - Amend KRS 118.315 to reduce the number of petitioner signatures that a candidate for a board of education needs on the nominating petition to two; retain the current statutory signature requirements for all other candidates; require the petitioner to indicate the date he or she signs the nominating petition; delete the requirement that the petitioner provides a Social Security number. SFA (1, T. Jensen) - Amend to decrease the number of petitioner signatures required candidates running for soil and water conservation district supervisor and board of education member to 2 signatures; amend KRS 262.210 to conform. SFA (2, T. Jensen) - Amend to decrease the number of petitioner signatures required for candidates running for the board of education member to 2 signatures. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 3, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 93-0 with floor amendment (1) Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Feb 28-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 1-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 2-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (2) filed Mar 6-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 7-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; returned to State and Local Government (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute as a Consent Bill Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading; floor amendments (1) and (2) ruled out of order ; passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 24-received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute Apr 10-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 100-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 187) HB 362 (BR 1404) - K. Stein AN ACT relating to staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 216B to define terms; require staff-to-resident ratios in long-term care facilities as a condition of licensure or relicensure; establish minimum staffing requirements; require long-term care facilities to post staffing and the number of residents in a conspicuous place; require nursing staff to sign in and out on a document that is kept on file at the facility; prohibit long-term care facilities from admitting new residents if the facility fails to comply with the minimum staffing requirements, beginning on the second day of noncompliance and continuing until six days after the required staffing is achieved; require additional staffing based on the needs of the residents; exempt intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded, institutions for the treatment of mental illnesses, personal care homes, and family care homes from the minimum staffing requirements; create a 19 member board to review staffing requirements on an annual basis; establish a civil fine of no more than $1,000 for each day that the staffing requirements is not maintained. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee HB 363 (BR 1412) - J. Gooch Jr AN ACT relating to accountants. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 325 to require accountants engaged in auditing to secure errors and omissions insurance providing coverage of not less that $300,000; permit the state board of accountancy to obtain a group insurance policy. HB 363 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 43.073 relating to school district audits; KRS 64.810 relating to audits of fiscal courts, county clerks, sheriffs, or emergency audits of those offices; and amend KRS 91A.040 relating to cities required to have an annual or biannual audit; require auditors of these entities or the firm with which the auditor is employed to maintain professional liability insurance in the amount of at least $250,000. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 18-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006 Feb 14-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 15-received in Senate Feb 17-to Banking and Insurance (S) Introduced Jan. 17, 2006 HB 364/FN (BR 334) - B. Farmer, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, J. Carr, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, C. Embry Jr, J. Fischer, J. Higdon, R. Mobley, B. Montell, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, M. Rader, S. Rudy, S. Westrom, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to taxation. Amend KRS 141.010 to add definitions and change the definition of corporation; amend KRS 141.0205 to recognize change in corporation tax credits; amend KRS 141.040 to change the method of taxing pass-through entities; amend KRS 141.120 to change apportionment for corporations owning pass-through entities; amend KRS 141.200 to allow previously consolidated groups to opt out of that consolidation, and change language to agree with the new definitions; amend KRS 141.205 to extend prohibited related party transactions to apply to newly defined entities, and allow management fees that are for recognized business purposes and are equivalent to arms-length; amend KRS 141.206 to recognize pass-through entities in apportionment methods; require withholding on distributive share of net income of all nonresidents who do not consent to personal jurisdiction for tax purposes; require inclusion of a pass-through entity's gross receipts or gross profits in determining the alternative minimum calculation of a corporate owner; amend KRS 141.208 to tax limited liability companies as they are treated for federal tax purposes; amend KRS 141.420 to treat distributions of corporations and pass-through entities in the same manner as for federal purposes; amend KRS 141.347, 141.400, 141.401, 141.403, 141.405, 141.407, 141.414, and 141.415 to conform; amend KRS 141.990 to provide a safe harbor for corporation declaration payments; EFFECTIVE for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2006 unless specified for earlier tax years in certain provisions. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 365 (BR 1432) - D. Ford Mar 10-WITHDRAWN HB 366 (BR 1469) - D. Floyd AN ACT relating to sex offenders. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to label any motor vehicle driver's license or instruction permit of a sex offender; create a new section of KRS chapter 281A to label a commercial driver's license held by a sex offender. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Transportation (H) HB 367 (BR 1430) - C. Belcher AN ACT relating to state employee educational requirements. Create a new section in KRS Chapter 18A to exempt Highway Superintendents I and Highway Superintendents II, hired prior to July 1, 1985, from the requirement of obtaining a high school diploma, equivalency certificate, or a passing score on the General Educational Development (GED) test. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 2-3rd reading, passed 76-18 Feb 3-received in Senate Feb 7-to Transportation (S) HB 368/CI (BR 1216) - T. Burch Mar 21-WITHDRAWN HB 369/LM (BR 1398) - K. Stein, M. Marzian, T. Burch, J. Jenkins, R. Meeks, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, J. Wayne, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to civil rights. Amend KRS 344.010 to define "gender identity" and "sexual orientation"; amend various sections of KRS Chapter 344 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Judiciary (H) HB 370/LM/CI (BR 1403) - K. Stein AN ACT relating to nuclear transplantation. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 438 to prohibit cloning for the purpose of producing a child; require persons and organizations engaging in cloning activities to register with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Judiciary (H) HB 371/LM (BR 822) - K. Stein Feb 13-WITHDRAWN HB 372/LM (BR 1397) - K. Stein, B. Farmer, M. Marzian, S. Nunn, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to child safety. Amend KRS 189.125 to require all drivers transporting children under the age of eight and between 40 inches, and 4 feet 9 inches in height, and weighing less than 80 pounds, to have the children secured in a child booster seat that meets federal safety standards; make violations for failure to have a child in a child booster seat a primary offense. HB 372 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Hoover) - Retain original provisions and add a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define "truck" and prohibit a person under age 16 from riding in an open cargo area on a highway; exempt trucks in a parade or trucks with camper tops or other enclosures and trucks registered under KRS 186.050(4) on private property; require that the operator of the truck be cited; amend KRS 189.990 to add penalty. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 19-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 26-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 15-3rd reading, passed 81-14 Feb 16-received in Senate Feb 21-to Transportation (S) HB 373 (BR 1453) - M. Cherry AN ACT relating to Purple Heart license plates. Amend KRS 186.162 to permit a surviving spouse to receive a Purple Heart special license plate. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Transportation (H) Feb 1-posted in committee; posting waived HB 374 (BR 1003) - R. Palumbo, R. Damron, R. Adams, R. Adkins, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, C. Belcher, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, D. Keene, T. McKee, C. Miller, F. Nesler, D. Pasley, R. Rand, J. Richards, S. Riggs, J. Stacy, K. Stein, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to administrative regulations. Amend KRS 13A.240 to require administrative bodies to provide a cost-benefit analysis as part of the regulatory impact analysis to explain how regulated entities will be impacted by an administrative regulation; amend KRS 13A.270 to require the Legislative Research Commission to provide a registration form for people who wish to be notified that an administrative regulation on a subject matter has been filed and to require LRC to transmit the registration information to the promulgating administrative body; and create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require a small business ombudsman at each cabinet to respond to small business inquiries regarding administrative regulations; require an annual report to the Commission on Small Business Advocacy. HB 374 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, R. Palumbo) - Require a qualitative and quantitative assessment instead of a cost-benefit analysis; allow reference to prior assessments done under federal mandate. HFA (2, R. Palumbo) - Require a qualitative and quantitative assessment instead of a cost-benefit analysis; allow reference to prior assessments done under federal mandate. HFA (3, R. Palumbo) - Require a qualitative and quantitative assessment instead of a cost-benefit analysis; allow reference to prior assessment done under federal mandate. SCS - Amend KRS 13A.240 to require administrative bodies to provide an analysis as part of the regulatory impact analysis to explain how regulated entities will be impacted by an administrative regulation; amend KRS 13A.270 to require that electronic registration be available from a centralized state government Web site developed and maintained by the Commonwealth Office of Technology; create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require a small business ombudsman at each cabinet to respond to small business inquiries regarding administrative regulations to provide information regarding the procedure for submitting comments on administrative regulations, and to report annually on the number and nature of inquiries received; amend KRS 13A.250 to require an administrative body that promulgates an administrative regulation relating to any aspect of state or local government to consider the costs to the state or local government; authorize the affected state or local governments to comment on the proposed administrative regulations; require submission of a fiscal note. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Economic Development (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Frdiay, January 27, 2006 Feb 1-floor amendments (1) and (2) filed Feb 2-floor amendment (3) filed Feb 7-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with floor amendment (3) Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 22-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 23-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 97-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 166) HB 375 (BR 1458) - T. Kerr, A. Simpson AN ACT relating to historic motor vehicles. Amend KRS 186A.115, relating to motor vehicle inspections, to provide that inspections on historic motor vehicles that are brought into Kentucky shall be limited to verification of the vehicle identification number with supporting documentation for purposes of titling. HB 375 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, K. Stein) - Name Act the Representative Jim Stewart III Act of 2006. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Transportation (H) Feb 1-posted in committee; posting waived Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006 Feb 21-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 14-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 376 (BR 1428) - R. Webb, T. Turner, R. Adams, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Montell, S. Riggs, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund. Amend KRS 15.420 to expand the definitions of "local unit of government" and "police officer" to include the Department of Fish and Wildlife and law enforcement officers of the Department, respectively; Amend the requirements of KRS 15.440 to include certain law enforcement officers of the Department for eligibility to share in the Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund; Amend KRS 15.460 to define the police officer's pension plan to include contributions to the Kentucky Employees Retirement System; Amend KRS 15.470 and 15.480 to conform. HB 376 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1/Title, G. Lindsay) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, J. Hoover) - Amend to include park rangers in Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Judiciary (H) Mar 13-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1-title) Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 22-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 377 (BR 1360) - T. Burch AN ACT relating to revenue and taxation, and making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 41 to create the dental care fund; appropriate funds to the Department for Public Health, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, from taxes levied on snuff and other tobacco products under KRS 138.140 (4) and (5); require 50% of moneys in the fund to be used to provide dental and oral health services to children under age 21 years whose family income is below 250% of poverty; require 50% of moneys in the fund to be used to provide dentures to persons age 21 years and over who have lost all their teeth due to extraction paid for by the Medicaid program; require annual reports on use of moneys; EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2006. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 378/LM (BR 1349) - J. Gray, B. Yonts, J. Barrows, T. Burch, De. Butler, L. Clark, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, C. Meade, C. Miller, L. Napier, R. Nelson, J. Richards, C. Siler, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the minimum wage. Amend KRS 337.275 to increase the state minimum wage to $6.00 an hour on the effective date of this Act, and to $6.50 an hour effective July 1, 2007; and increase to federal minimum wage rate if such rate exceeds the state minimum wage rate. HB 378 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, B. Farmer) - Prohibit local governments from establishing a minimum hourly wage different from the minimum wage established in the Kentucky Revised Statutes. HFA (2, J. DeCesare) - Retain original provisions of the bill and create a new section of KRS Chapter 337 to exempt educational institutions from paying prevailing wages on construction projects. HFA (3/Title, J. DeCesare) - "Make title amendment." HFA (4, D. Floyd) - Delete newspaper delivery employee from minimum wage and overtime exemptions. HFA (5, S. Brinkman) - Delete provision that indexes Kentucky's minimum wage rate to the federal minimum wage rate. HFA (6, P. Marcotte) - Delete agriculture employee from minimum wage and overtime exemptions. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 20-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 26-floor amendments (1) (2) (3-title) (4) and (5) filed Jan 27-floor amendment (6) filed Feb 7-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Labor and Industry (H) HB 379 (BR 1489) - K. Stein AN ACT relating to truancy. Amend KRS 630.060 to clarify that an adequate assessment of a child's unexcused absences shall be performed by school district personnel through documented contact with the child's parent or legal guardian at home or school unless it can be shown that the contact could not be performed due to the child's failure to participate. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Education (H) HB 380 (BR 1467) - H. Moberly Jr, J. Hoover AN ACT relating to appropriations and revenue measures providing financing and conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities. The State/Executive Branch Budget: appropriate from the General Fund, General Fund-(Tobacco), Road Fund, Restricted Funds, Federal Funds, Bond Funds, Highway Bonds, Agency Bonds, Capital Construction Surplus, Investment Income, and other funds, $385,056,000 in fiscal year 2005-06, $24,457,258,500 in fiscal year 2006-07 and $22,289,594,500 in fiscal year 2007-08, as follows: General Government 2005-06 $4,582,100 2006-07 $917,019,800 2007-08 $926,640,500 Commerce Cabinet 2005-06 $215,400 2006-07 $217,055,900 2007-08 $223,146,600 Economic Development Cabinet 2006-07 $28,883,700 2007-08 $36,000,100 Department of Education 2006-07 $4,253,874,200 2007-08 $4,450,872,300 Education Cabinet 2005-06 $879,600 2006-07 $875,179,900 2007-08 $875,720,900 Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet 2006-07 $622,181,700 2007-08 $630,425,500 Finance and Administration Cabinet 2006-07 $629,936,300 2007-08 $641,358,100 Health and Family Services Cabinet 2005-06 $335,186,100 2006-07 $6,567,409,300 2007-08 $6,755,485,100 Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 2005-06 $1,301,200 2006-07 $800,910,500 2007-08 $823,768,800 Personnel Cabinet 2006-07 $64,906,900 2007-08 $82,821,400 Postsecondary Education 2006-07 $4,539,289,400 2007-08 $4,767,351,700 Transportation Cabinet 2005-06 $42,891,600 2006-07 $2,306,627,900 2007-08 $1,983,913,500 Phase I Tobacco Settlement Funding Program 2006-07 $88,800,000 2007-08 $94,000,000 Funds Transfer to General Fund 2005-06 $59,308,700 2006-07 $104,596,800 2007-08 $64,869,500 Not included in the above appropriation amounts are capital project amounts as follows: Capital Projects 2006-07 $2,633,983,000 2007-08 $92,090,000 Road Fund 2005-06 $12,805,700 2006-07 $1,214,333,900 2007-08 $1,232,819,400 Highway Bonds 2006-07 $75,000,000 Bond Funds 2006-07 $652,595,000 2007-08 $5,000,000 Agency Bonds 2006-07 $205,132,000; provide for allocations of the Local Government Economic Development Fund; direct that appropriations for existing line-item capital construction projects expire on June 30, 2006, except under specified conditions; provide a full year of debt service for Bond Funds in 2007-08; permit the lapse of General Fund appropriated debt service under certain conditions; allow funding of capital projects from specified funding sources; direct use of investment income from bond proceeds and the Technology Trust Fund; direct the issuance and use of economic development bonds, highway bonds, and Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle (GARVEE) bonds; provide appropriation and reporting requirements for specified capital projects; provide for the recording, reporting, allotment, and expenditure of appropriated funds; provide for the deposit of Restricted Funds and Federal Funds; prohibit the transfer of funds between budget units unless specifically authorized and upon review and determination by the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue; prohibit the expansion of an appropriation from any fund source over the sum specified until the agency has submitted required documentation to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue for review and action under KRS 48.630; require the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet to make decisions concerning questions relating to interpretations of any appropriation; require the Governor's Office for Policy and Management to prepare, within 60 days after adjournment of the 2006 General Assembly, a final budget document based on the proposed State/Executive Branch Budget, the statutory budget memorandum, other Acts that contain appropriation provisions as enacted by the 2006 General Assembly, and other supporting documentation and legislative records as considered by the 2006 General Assembly; provide for construction of budget provisions regarding executive reorganization orders; require the State Budget Director to monitor and report on the financial condition of the Commonwealth pursuant to KRS 48.400; authorize the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet to establish a formula to prorate certain administrative costs; require Road Fund resources to be utilized to meet the lease-rental payments of the Kentucky Turnpike Authority for Resource Recovery Road projects; direct that funds appropriated to budget units affected by a reorganization order be transferred appropriately if the reorganization executive orders are not confirmed or ratified in an Act of the 2006 Regular Session of the General Assembly; specify that the employer contribution for KERS cannot exceed 7.30% for nonhazardous duty employees, 21.67% for hazardous duty employees, and 24.82% for State Police for the period July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, and 8.10% for nonhazardous duty employees, 23.83% for hazardous duty employees, and 27.30% for State Police for the period July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008; direct the Finance and Administration Cabinet, in conjunction with the Consensus Forecasting Group, to provide a budget planning report by August 15, 2007; direct the Office of State Budget Director to provide estimates relating to the General Fund and Road Fund and loss of revenues effected by tax expenditures; require that all unclaimed lottery prize money for the biennium be transferred to the KEES Reserve account within the Finance and Administration Cabinet; provide for retention of all abandoned property receipts in the General Fund; set the dormancy period for abandoned property at three instead of seven years; require the Treasury Department to sell abandoned property within three years of receipt; credit premium and retaliatory insurance taxes to the General Fund; require the computation of the motor vehicle usage tax at the time of titling or first registration for some motor vehicles; limit the total number of filled permanent positions within the Executive Branch to the number authorized in the Act; provide salary adjustment for state employees ranging from $200 each year to $1,000 each year based on tiered income levels; provide a 2% baseline cost-of-living adjustment for certified and classified local board of education employees and enhanced professional compensation of $20 million in fiscal year 2007-08; provide for identification and filling of positions not funded within the Act; permit in-kind donations of labor and materials for the renovation of the Executive Mansion; provide for a General Fund Budget Reduction Plan, a General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan, a Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan, and a Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; provide conditions, directives, and mandates for implementation of the budget plan; permit the Attorney General to seek up to $275,000 for the biennium from the Finance and Administration Cabinet as a necessary government expense for expert witness expenses; permit the Office of the Attorney General to contract with outside law firms on a contingency basis; allow the Department of Agriculture to establish restricted agency fund fees concerning the personnel and operations of the Metrology Lab; permit the Finance and Administration Cabinet to provide an alternative method for governmental legal notices other than in newspapers; continue program flexibility for the use of funds for Professional Development, Extended School Services, Preschool, Textbooks, and Safe Schools; provide additional funds for Learning and Results Services for at least continuation funding of programmatic areas; provide additional funds for equalized growth nickel; provide additional funds for retroactive equalized growth nickel; provide an additional $100,000,000 in offers of assistance to be funded in FB 2006-2008; provide funding for the State Medical Insurance Fund Stabilization Contribution in the Kentucky Teacher's Retirement System; provide supplemental health insurance funding for select retired teachers; require that any transfer of Medicaid Benefits funds for Medicaid Modernization be reviewed by the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue through the interim appropriations increase process pursuant to KRS 48.630; allow the Department for Community Based Services to establish a fee for criminal background checks; provide for replacement of Eastern State Hospital; permit a local board of education to request to assume authority for the management and control of state-operated secondary vocational education and technology center; designate funding available for free civil legal services for indigents and require continuation of jailer mental health screening training; specify projects to be completed under the Biennial Highway Construction Program; provide for school bus transportation for private school students; require that the cross reference benefits for a married couple be provided if both spouses are eligible for coverage under the state health plan; provide statutory amendments concerning alternative minimum calculation of business income tax; permit Road Fund moneys to be used for renovation and construction at public airports and public use airports; expand the availability of home incarceration to Class C and D felons in contract facilities and county jails; repeal prevailing wage statutes; provide an administrative process for offsetting delinquent taxes and liquidated debts and permit the electronic capture of delinquent taxes and liquidated debts; modify sales and use tax provisions concerning recreational vehicles; provide an ad valorem tax exemption for trucks, trailers, and buses used on routes partly within and partly outside Kentucky and permit the payment of alternative annual fee in lieu of registration fees and taxes. HB 380 - AMENDMENTS HCS/Analysis - Retain the provisions of the original bill with the following changes: The State/Executive Branch Budget: appropriate from the General Fund, General Fund (Tobacco), Road Fund, Restricted Funds, Federal Funds, Bond Funds, Highway Bonds, Agency Bonds, Capital Construction Surplus, Investment Income, and other funds, $389,250,100 in fiscal year 2005-2006, $25,579,589,400 in fiscal year 2006-2007, and $22,522,977,500 in fiscal year 2007-2008, as follows: General Government 2005-06 $3,758,200 2006-07 $929,333,600 2007-08 $969,473,300 Commerce Cabinet 2005-06 $290,400 2006-07 $219,134,900 2007-08 $230,671,600 Economic Development Cabinet 2006-07 $29,183,700 2007-08 $38,501,100 Department of Education 2006-07 $4,204,416,700 2007-08 $4,530,100,700 Education Cabinet 2005-06 $879,600 2006-07 $877,234,000 2007-08 $880,270,200 Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet 2005-06 $21,000 2006-07 $625,898,600 2007-08 $631,638,300 Finance and Administration Cabinet 2006-07 $637,042,800 2007-08 $638,149,700 Health and Family Services Cabinet 2005-06 $335,186,100 2006-07 $6,572,237,200 2007-08 $6,758,880,100 Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 2005-06 $1,903,200 2006-07 $797,415,000 2007-08 $826,212,100 Personnel Cabinet 2006-07 $62,659,200 2007-08 $80,570,200 Postsecondary Education 2006-07 $4,540,446,500 2007-08 $4,816,557,600 Transportation Cabinet 2005-06 $42,891,600 2006-07 $2,305,487,800 2007-08 $1,983,531,000 Phase I Tobacco Settlement Funding Program 2006-07 $88,800,000 2007-08 $94,000,000 Funds Transfer to the General Fund 2005-06 $57,719,200 2006-07 $115,813,700 2007-08 $72,647,500; Not included in the above appropriation amounts are capital project amounts as follows: Capital Projects Total 2005-06 $4,320,000 2006-07 $3,744,099,400 2007-08 $118,421,600 Road Fund Capital Projects 2006-07 $10,285,000 2007-08 $6,795,000 Highway Bonds Capital Projects 2006-07 $75,000,000 Bond Funds 2006-07 $1,254,731,000 Agency Bonds 2006-07 $470,532,000 Budget Reserve Trust Fund 2006-07 $35,000,000 2007-08 $20,000,000 provide $2,180,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $2,297,800 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Governor's Scholars Program; provide $500,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $100,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the State Planning Fund; provide language authorizing a study of the Kentucky Employees Retirement System and the Kentucky Teacher's Retirement System; provide $75,000,000 for a pool of projects, the Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund - Non-Coal Producing Counties; provide $50,000,000 for a pool of projects, the Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund - Coal-Producing Counties; provide $28,366,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 in Bond Funds for various Capital Projects; provide additional General Fund support of $500,000 in fiscal year 2005-2006, $7,939,600 in fiscal year 2006-2007, and $1,580,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for various grant projects; provide $18,749,500 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $15,913,500 in fiscal year 2007-2008 in funding from the LGEDF for various programs and projects for the Kentucky Community Development Office, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Read to Achieve Program, School Facilities Construction Commission debt service, Water and Sewer Bond Fund Projects for Coal-Producing Counties debt service from previous budgets, Infrastructure for Economic Development Bond Funds projects for Coal-Producing Counties debt service, Legislative Scholarship Program, Mining Engineering Scholarship Program, and the Flood Control Matching Program; provide $20,800,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $22,464,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 in funding from the LGEDF Multi-County Fund for Buckhorn Children's Home, 12 Multicounty Regional Industrial Park Authorities, Kentucky Coal Academy Program, Infrastructure for Economic Development Bond Fund projects for Coal-Producing Counties debt service, Flood Control Matching Program, Tourism Marketing, Drug Courts, Energy Research Development, School Technology, Clean Water Act Section 404 Primacy Program, and Operation Unite; provide $17,500,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 in Bond Funds for the Kentucky River Water Storage Dams 9 & 10 project; provide $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 in Agency Bond Funds for the Kentucky River Lock 3 Renovation project; provide $2,000,000 in each year of the biennium to continue the current staffing level in the Office of the Attorney General; provide $783,700 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1,086,500 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for personnel and operating costs in the offices of the Commonwealth's Attorneys; provide $625,400 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1,038,400 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for personnel and operating costs in the offices of the County Attorneys; restore a proposed funds transfer from the Commercial Mobile Radio Systems (CMRS) fund of $351,400 in fiscal year 2005-2006; require the state Office of Homeland Security to provide the Interim Committee on Appropriations and Revenue a monthly report regarding the approved and not approved application for grants; require all local and state entities to notify the Office of Homeland Security of all Homeland Security Grants received throughout the year; put aside $6,000,000 in Homeland Security funding to assist enhancing landline 911 services to counties where service is currently not deployed; put aside over $11,000,000 in Homeland Security funding to establish a priority listing of local and state applicants that should be considered for funding if their grants qualify under the federal guidelines; delete a Part V, Funds Transfer, of $1,756,100 from the Department of Veterans' Affairs to the General Fund and allocate these funds in fiscal year 2005-2006 to support a Federal Funds match to expand the Alzheimer's/General Care Unit at the Western Kentucky Veterans' Center; fund the Northeast Cemetery Greenup County and the Southeast Kentucky Cemetery in Leslie County; identify General Fund dollars of $27,000,000 representing Partial Phase II Litigation proceeds that were appropriated in fiscal year 2005-2006 and include language that these funds shall not lapse; provide an additional $6,000,000 that represents the restoration of funds, resulting from the Master Settlement Agreement appropriation adjustment resulting from the reduced Consensus Forecasting Group estimates in fiscal year 2005-2006 and direct that these funds should not lapse; provide additional General Fund dollars of $500,000 in each fiscal year for operations of the Patton Museum located at Fort Knox, Kentucky; provide Bond Funds dollars in fiscal year 2006-2007 and fiscal year 2007-2008 in the amount of $5,000,000 for the acquisition of land for the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center; require the Kentucky Army National Guard to seek federal funding and work with the Transportation Cabinet to complete a road to the Morehead/Rowan County Airport; add General Fund dollars of $150,000 in each fiscal year to fund vacant positions in the Commission on Human Rights; add General Fund dollars of $495,000 in each fiscal year to support the Local Agricultural County Fair Program; provide in the Capital Budget, General Fund dollars of $1,650,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008, for the Fuels/Pesticide Testing Laboratory Capital Projects; provide additional General Fund dollars of $1,053,300 in fiscal year 2007-2008, for the operation of the Fuels/Pesticide Testing program; provide Bond Funds of $5,000,000 for the Animal Shelter program with 7 year bonds; add General Fund dollars of $950,000 in each fiscal year for the Auditor's Office to cover personnel and operating expenditures; provide for guaranteed payment of financial audits deemed necessary by the Auditor of Public Accounts; ensure that the Auditor of Public Accounts receives full restitution from the Personnel Cabinet; allow the Auditor of Public Accounts to compensate employees through the conversion of compensatory time to sick time for time accumulated over 240 hours based on budgetary constraints; allow the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet to assess a fee on state agencies for the operations of the Personnel Board as most other internal service agencies are funded; provide Restricted Funds of $754,500 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $767,100 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the operations of the Personnel Board; restore Restricted Funds of $475,600 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $628,800 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the operations of the Kentucky Retirement Systems; require the Kentucky Retirement Systems to pay for the "Family Supplement" for health insurance for those retirees under 65 with family or couple coverage through the State Health Insurance Plan for Plan Year 2007; increase the employer contribution factor in the state employees retirement system and the State Police Retirement System each year of the biennium; include $50,000,000 in Bond Funds to provide modern workstations, stationary or portable computers for public K-12 schools to support advanced instructional activities including on-line learning and Internet 2 instructional activities; include $8,900,000 in Bond Funds for a high-speed education telecommunications network that supports a set of seamless P-16 management, instructional, and research applications; include $10,000,000 in Bond Funds for a functionally robust and modern system to ensure the efficient collection and management of student information, including a unique student identifier, at the school, district, and state levels; include $15,000,000 for a Web-based, on-line testing program that provides a quicker return of test results, student accountability, and assessment integration into teaching and learning situations on a real-time basis; include $3,250,000 for a knowledge management portal that will provide K-12 public educators with intuitive access to indexed, aligned, and well-organized Web-based instructional resources such as units of study that connect curriculum, instruction, and assessment with other data generated by schools and the Kentucky Department of Education; include $1,500,000 in Bond Funds for the Rockcastle County Vocational and Technical Center; add General Fund support of $3,997,700 in each fiscal year for the Preschool Program to provide preschool services to children up to 200% of the federal poverty level; add General Fund support of $600,000 in each fiscal year for the Community Education Program; add General Fund support of $500,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the State Agency Children Program; add General Fund support of $500,000 in each fiscal year for the Safe Schools Program; add General Fund support in fiscal year 2006-2007 for the SEEK program to support required salary increases; delete the requirement for an extra professional development day for teachers; add General Fund support of $24,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for a 1% salary increase for local district certified staff; add General Fund support of $72,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for a salary equity pool for local district certified staff; add General Fund support of $27,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for salary increases for local district classified staff; add General Fund support of $26,600,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for a 1% increase in the per pupil SEEK base; add General Fund support of $34,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 to fund provisions of HB 5 relating to the kindergarten program; add $50,000,000 in Bond Funds for school construction; add General Fund support of $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Urgent Need School Trust Fund; add General Fund support in the amount of $20,000,000 for supplemental contributions to the pension fund; provide $15,707,000 in Bond Funds for the Replace Master Control and Production Infrastructure Project for Kentucky Educational Television; provide $8,055,000 in Bond Funds for the Expansion of the Libraries and Archives Building in Frankfort; include language regarding Salary Range Increase for Engineering Positions; restore funding to the Environmental Stewardship program by increasing General Fund appropriation by $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008; provide $200,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 to support mapping, dredging and cleanup of Canoe Creek in Henderson County; provide additional personnel to the Office of Insurance; fund the Small Business Health Insurance Subsidy (ICARE) program; provide additional funding of $952,000 in each year of the biennium to support mine safety, education, and training; provide General Fund support totaling $3,400,000 each fiscal year, for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; provide additional General Fund support of $665,400 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $697,700 in fiscal year 2007-2008 to enhance Revenue collection efforts through additional staff and operating expenses for the Office of Legal Services; provide $13,600,000 in Bond Funds in fiscal year 2006-2007 to complete the renovations at the State Office Building; provide $13,000,000 in Bond Funds and $16,166,000 in Federal Funds in fiscal year 2006-2007 for the Kentucky Emergency Warning System; provide General Fund of $8,907,400 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $9,371,200 in fiscal year 2007-2008 to enhance Revenue collection efforts; provide $23,250,000 in Bond Funds in fiscal year 2006-2007 to implement a comprehensive tax system; allow the Secretary of the Finance and Administration to share a portion of the fee for collection debt with the agency they have collected the funds for; require licensing agencies to provide information on licensees and provide for a process that would preclude a licensee from renewing his/her license if the individual has delinquent debt owed to the Commonwealth; provide additional General Fund support of $750,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1,250,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the PVAs; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to fill all federally funded positions; provide $50,000 each fiscal year to support the Telehealth and eHealth boards; provide $50,000 each fiscal year to replace reduced First Step funds; provide $935,000,000 additional funds to Medicaid Benefits over the biennium; provide over $105,000,000 in each fiscal year to continue the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) for 50,000 children; provide an additional $6,200,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $21,300,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for 200 additional (100 each fiscal year) Supports for Community Living slots; increase ambulance reimbursement rates; direct that Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments must equal the federal maximum which currently equals $197,000,000; support the continuation of Medicaid Modernization, including reasonable cost containment; continue enhanced hospital reimbursement rates; expand Adult Day Care services; expand school-based health services; expand Model II Waiver services for ventilator-dependent patients; expand the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment program; provide $12,000,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $18,500,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for inflation in community services and increased admissions for acute care services; provide DSH funding totaling $34,600,000 in each fiscal year; fund a children's mental health initiative in Northern Kentucky; expand existing Crisis Stabilization services; increase the flat dollar amount of the annual increment to be given state employees; reduce the employer health insurance premium by 12% effective July 1, 2006; provide additional General Fund dollars of $300,000 each fiscal year for the quasi-governmental agencies for increased health insurance costs; require, rather than permit, payment of up to $275,000 over the biennium from the Finance and Administration Cabinet to the Attorney General for justified expert witness expenses in state hearings and lawsuits; require the Transportation Cabinet to review the costs of distributing child victims' license plates and require excess revenue derived from their sale to be transferred to the Child Victims' Trust Fund annually; permit the Attorney General to contract with outside law firms to perform legal services for the state and to recover the reasonable costs of litigation; permit the Attorney General to make appropriations and allotment revisions based upon the availability of funds for the Office of the Attorney General; provide funding for the Governor's Scholars Program; provide funding to the Kentucky Commission on Military Affairs to support Kentucky's efforts regarding the Base Realignment and Closure process and the Patton Museum at Fort Knox; require the Kentucky National Guard to accept any available federal funding to construct a road to the Morehead/Rowan County Airport; provide funding to the Governor's Office for Local Development for the Allen County School Intermediate Center, the Allen County Youth Inc. and girls softball facilities, the River Park Center in Owensboro, 12 multicounty regional industrial park authorities, the Richmond Arts Council, the Knott County Art Center, the Chase Municipal Law Center, the Gateway Regional Center for the Arts, and Renaissance on Main; provide funding from the Local Government Economic Development Fund, Multi-County Fund, to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System for curriculum and training programs at the Kentucky Coal Academy and for 12 multicounty regional industrial park authorities for ongoing marketing, maintenance, and insurance needs; provide funding for the Department of Agriculture for capital improvement grants to the Local Agricultural Fair Program and for debt service on new bonds; require state agencies to make full restitution to the State Auditor for outstanding billed fees, or if an agency's funds are insufficient to make restitution, then payment as a necessary government expense is required; permit the State Auditor to suspend payment of blocks of compensatory time to state auditors and instead allow those blocks to be converted to sick leave; reallocate funds for a water and sewer project in Knott County to a water line improvement project in the City of Hindman; require an annual pro rata assessment from each Executive Branch agency, based on the number of full-time positions in each, to cover the operating costs of the Personnel Board; permit an additional special assessment for Personnel Board operating costs if approved by the State Budget Director and Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet; permit a local school district to accumulate credit, subject to the availability of funds, for its unused state Offers of Assistance allocation for up to eight years; permit local school districts to make their complete annual financial statement available to the public by means of newspaper publication, posting on the Internet, or by printed copy at the main branch of a public library within the district; require that funds realized from the sale of surplus property at the Kentucky School for the Blind and the Kentucky School for the Deaf be deposited into a restricted account that cannot be spent without legislative appropriation; permit the Commissioner of Education to transfer available funds between the Professional Growth Fund and the Professional Development Leadership Mentor Fund as needed to satisfy the demand and need to support respective teacher programs; require that supplemental funding distribution include Category II and III vocational education programs in districts established after 2001 with state assistance if approved by the Commissioner of Education; allocate funds in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Partnership for School Success Program; permit, through December 31, 2006, local school districts who have not levied certain utility taxes to levy the tax or increase the tax rate to the permissible maximum, which shall not be subject to recall; specify the distribution formula for the $5,000,000 appropriation for enhancing education technology in local school districts in coal-producing counties; provide no funds for gubernatorial transition expenses; allocate $3,900,000 each fiscal year to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; specify that if funds in the Capital Construction Contingency Fund and the Emergency, Repair, Maintenance, and Replacement Fund, then expenditures from those funds must be paid from the General Fund Surplus Account or the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account; require the Commonwealth Office of Technology to report semiannually to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue on the status of sole-source contracts and contract employees; authorize the return of all or a portion of a debt or improper payment recovered by the Department of Revenue to the agency certifying it or to the Court of Justice for other allocation; prohibit renewal of a state professional, occupational, or business license held by a person who owes delinquent state taxes; delete funding for the Louisville Arena; delete funding for additional site infrastructure improvements to the Kentucky Capitol Complex; create the Eastern State Hospital Commission to make recommendations for the use and disposition of the hospital facilities and real estate to the Governor, the Legislative Research Commission, and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government by October 1, 2006; require the Department for Medicaid Services to provide the full state match of the Medicaid eligibility determination contract with the Department for Community Based Services in each year of the fiscal biennium; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to pay the maximum Disproportionate Share Hospital payments established by federal law in each year of the biennium; require the Department for Medicaid Services to provide the full state match for preventive health services for Medicaid recipients through local health departments as it does for other providers, and continue Medicaid preventive services through local and district health departments at least at the current level of effort; continue the requirement for quarterly reporting of the impact of Medicaid cost-containment measures; expand the medical component of Adult Day Care and school-based health services in each fiscal year of the biennium; continue Medicaid ambulance fees at the reimbursement level set by the 2005 General Assembly; expand Model II waiver services to 40 additional ventilator-dependent patients in each fiscal year; expand the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Services Program in each fiscal year; carry forward General Fund moneys totaling $3,264,500 in fiscal year 2005-2006 and $2,387,300 in fiscal year 2006-2007 to support Medicaid Benefits expenditures in fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 and redirect Medicaid General Fund moneys to other areas within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; set the hospital provider tax at the fiscal year 2005-2006 level in fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to continue to maintain hospital rate enhancements, and to use excess tax receipts paid above $180,000,000 for additional hospital rate enhancements in fiscal years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008; ensure that Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver funds are utilized only for direct services to SCL recipients; authorize the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to solicit proposals for an outside entity or entities to construct and lease a replacement facility for Eastern State Hospital; notwithstand the 60 days prior to the next legislative session notice requirement for any changes to Central State ICF MR/DD until July 1, 2008; require that notice will still be given to residents and families or guardians, but not 60 days prior to the next legislative session; allow the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to solicit RFPs by July 1, 2007, to solicit proposals for an entity or entities to construct eight bed ICF MR/DD units on the campus of Hazelwood ICF MR/DD, and dedicate savings generated from this initiative to the establishment of a psychiatric physical health clinic and psychiatric dental clinic on the campus of Hazelwood ICF MR/DD; establish crisis stabilization mental health services to be provided through regional MH/MR Boards in each fiscal year including $100,000 in each fiscal year for mental inquest patients served by Hardin Memorial Hospital; provide $250,000 in each fiscal year to establish the Wellsprings David Block Crisis Stabilization Unit in Louisville, Kentucky to provide mental health crisis stabilization services; increase funding for the Acquired Brain Injury Program by $1,000,000 each year and serve an additional 625 eligibles; allow the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to lease any eight bed ICF MR/DD units established on the Hazelwood ICF MR/DD campus, and also any replacement facility for Eastern State Hospital; provide $200,000 each fiscal year for an Aging Caregivers One-Stop Shop to provide caregivers with information, consultation, and assistance with choices and planning for long-term supports for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities; require that, following the voluntary or involuntary closure of a health facility, the beds, equipment, and services provided by the closed facility be reserved for applications to reestablish the same services, in whole or in part, in the same county as the closed facility; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide new laptop or desktop computers and digital cameras and printers for each protection and permanency staff and a printer for each investigative team in each local office to assist in documenting abuse investigations; increase foster parent, adoption assistance, and private child care provider reimbursement rates by $3 per day in fiscal year 2006-2007 and by $2 in fiscal year 2007-2008; ensure that local health departments, like other providers, are authorized to bill for all services they provide; ensure that state matching funds for preventive services provided by local and district health departments are included in the Medicaid Benefits appropriation the same as it is for all other providers; partially offset for local and district health department the increase in the employer part of the health insurance premiums and increase in retirement contributions required by the budget; ensure that the base funding included in the Department for Public Health's budget is expended for the Kentucky AIDS Drug Assistance Program, the Diabetes Services Program, and the Diabetes Research Board; identify specific funding to develop a demonstration project focused on outcomes that will improve the health of Medicaid eligibles with diabetes and reduce expenditures; provide a $5,000,000 Bond Pool to assist local and district Public Health Departments with infrastructure projects that are needed to continue services; provide for additional operational costs for the Poison Control Center; ensure that each Regional Children's Advocacy Center receives base funding and has access to at least a qualified half-time forensic interviewer; recognize the increased demand for services and the inflationary increase in operational cost that have not been included in the allocations to regional Rape Crisis Centers since 1999; recognize the Department for Human Support Services' responsibility to assist domestic violence statewide programs through a grant to each region to continue to serve current needs and increased operational cost; fund the establishment of a domestic violence shelter program in Richmond; appropriate General Fund moneys to the Department for Human Support Services to supplement General Fund appropriations to the Department for Education and Restricted Funds appropriations to the Department for Human Support Services to reinstate funding for Family Resource and Youth Service Centers to the original level and to provide centers in 54 additional current schools that now qualify for a center; establish a program to assist grandparents raising grandchildren to include grants or vouchers to provide child clothing, respite assistance, educational supplies or assistance, required legal services, medical and dental services, and other expenses for the child that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services authorizes; supplement base funding to expand Aging Services programs; permit various direct service units in the Department for Human Support Services to establish and fill all positions that are 100 percent federally funded for salary and fringe benefits; appropriate $1,000,000 each fiscal year for foster youth transitional assistance to provide grants or vouchers to current or former foster youth ages 18 through 23; provide funding in each fiscal year for the Survivors II Program in Fayette County and prohibit shifting of other Prevention Council funding for that purpose; provide funding in each fiscal year for the Gateway Juvenile Diversion Center and the Mary Kendall Homes; provide funding for a $3,100 annual training incentive for state police dispatchers; limit the use of appropriations from the state group health insurance fund for a group health insurance dependent subsidy to full-time employees of quasi-governmental employers; require quasi-governmental employers to certify that dependent subsidy funds are not being used to fund benefits for other than full-time employees; provide $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for Area Health Education Centers administered by the University of Louisville; provide $4,000,000 in each fiscal year for the Kentucky Coal Counties Scholarship Fund for postsecondary education student from coal-producing counties; provide funding to the Council on Postsecondary Education for the Regional Stewardship Funding Program to be allocated among infrastructure, regional grants, and stewardship initiatives; provide $5,000,000 in each fiscal year to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority for need-based scholarships for postsecondary education students from coal-producing counties; provide funding to Morehead State University for equipment and infrastructure in each fiscal year, a child care facility at West Liberty Technical Center in fiscal year 2007-2008, and the joint development, with Northern Kentucky University, of a Business Continuity Model to ensure the preservation of essential operations when faced with a natural disaster, terrorist incident, or other unforeseen disruption in fiscal year 2006-2007; provide funding to Murray State University for renovation of the Butler County Campus facility; provide funding to the University of Kentucky for the operation of the West Liberty Technical Center; provide funding to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System for health care coverage for KCTCS employee enrolled in the University of Kentucky personnel system, for the operation of the Lancaster Campus of the Bluegrass Community and Technical College System, and planning and design of the Carrollton Campus of Jefferson Community and Technical College; reauthorize coal severance tax projects approved by the 2005 General Assembly up to the total amount of receipts allocated to the single county account at the end of fiscal year 2005-2006; authorize coal severance tax projects and authorize bond-funded projects of $50,000,000 from the Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund for Coal Producing counties and $75,000,000 from the Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund for Non-Coal Producing Counties; direct the Finance Cabinet to review practices to reduce energy costs; direct the Finance Cabinet to review the use of cellular telephones and other electronic communication devices; require the Finance Cabinet to review all printing costs and direct state agencies to use electronic technology to provide public access to information; instruct all state agencies to monitor travel costs and require the Finance Secretary to review all out-of-state travel requests; designate the Kentucky Wine and Vine Fest of Nicholasville the official state wine festival; amend KRS 154.12-278 to change the name of the Economic Development Cabinet's Department of Innovation and Commercialization for a Knowledge Based Economy to the Department of Commercialization and Innovation; establish the Department of Commercialization and Innovation as a separate budget unit, to be independent of any other Cabinet subdivision; provide for specific grant funding requirements for grants awarded to Kentucky Innovation and Commercialization Centers; amend other statutes to conform; create new sections of KRS Chapter 131 to prohibit the renewal of a state professional, occupational, or business license if the license holder is delinquent in the payment of state taxes; create a new section of KRS 42.450 to 42.495 to prohibit the expenditure of Local Government Economic Development Fund Single County Account funds allocated to coal-producing counties unless specifically authorized by the General Assembly in an line-item appropriation. HFA (1, J. Lee) - Increase private child care providers rates by $2 per day in FY 2006-07 and by an additional $2 per day in FY 2007-08; create an incentive pool for private child care providers to serve hard to place youth. HFA (2, K. Bratcher) - Require the Louisville Arena Authority, Inc. to be an entity attached to Louisville Metro Government, subjecting it to procurement and ethics restrictions; require the Authority to consider alternative site studies and to select the site for the arena. HFA (3, B. DeWeese) - Provide site specific language for location of a sports arena. HFA (4, B. DeWeese) - Require that the Louisville Arena Authority be established under the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and require the members' compliance with local government's procurement and ethics code; require the Authority to consider other arena site studies and choose the Arena's eventual location in Louisville. HFA (5, T. Couch) - Revise allocation of coal severance funds in Leslie County. HFA (6, B. Farmer) - Exempt certain corporations from the alternative minimum calculation of corporate income tax based on income. HFA (7, P. Marcotte) - Change purpose of project from design to construct and scope of project from $1,000,000 to $26,607,000. HFA (8, J. Hoover) - Change the LRC's ability to evaluate Economic Development initiatives. HFA (9, B. DeWeese) - Remove site specific language from discussion of the Louisville arena. HFA (10, J. Fischer) - Provide funding for school projects through cost reductions due to repeal of the prevailing wage law. HFA (11, H. Moberly Jr) - Make technical corrections; amend Homeland Security project list; amend projects funded under the Governor's Office of Local Development; add language regarding use of new money for the Auditor of Public Accounts; amend language relating to the teacher's retirement system; amend language relating to infrastructure funding for performing arts centers; add language relating to the levy of taxes by school districts; amend language relating to local school district certified and classified employee pay policy; increase funding for diabetes services in FY 2007-2008; move funding for the Lancaster Campus from KCTCS to Eastern Kentucky University; authorize equine hospital construction for Morehead State; increase funding for LCC Winchester Facility; increase funding for Ashland CTC; provide funding for Madisonville Postsecondary Education Center; amend coal severance projects and water projects; exempt small wineries from the tax imposed by KRS 243.884. HFA (12, J. Barrows) - Delete line item projects in the Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund for Non-Coal Producing Counties. HFA (13, J. Barrows) - Adjust projects in the Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund for Non-Coal Producing Counties project list. SCS/Analysis - Retain the provisions of the bill as passed by the House with the following changes: The State/Executive Branch Budget: appropriate from the General Fund, General Fund (Tobacco), Road Fund, Restricted Funds, Federal Funds, Bond Funds, Highway Bonds, Agency Bonds, Capital Construction Surplus, Investment Income, and other funds, $386,169,400 in fiscal year 2005-2006, $25,987,036,500 in fiscal year 2006-2007, and $22,517,886,800 in fiscal year 2007-2008, as follows: General Government 2005-06 $1,502,100 2006-07 $920,959,800 2007-08 $964,213,000 Commerce Cabinet 2005-06 $340,400 2006-07 $218,669,300 2007-08 $227,921,400 Economic Development Cabinet 2006-07 $28,883,700 2007-08 $36,669,100 Department of Education 2006-07 $4,201,403,800 2007-08 $4,524,369,300 Education Cabinet 2005-06 $5,000 2006-07 $876,693,800 2007-08 $879,419,200 Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet 2005-06 $21,000 2006-07 $625,432,500 2007-08 $631,993,300 Finance and Administration Cabinet 2006-07 $637,493,600 2007-08 $645,715,100 Health and Family Services Cabinet 2005-06 $335,186,100 2006-07 $6,551,168,000 2007-08 $6,755,731,500 Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 2005-06 $1,903,200 2006-07 $798,815,000 2007-08 $827,581,100 Personnel Cabinet 2006-07 $62,659,200 2007-08 $80,570,200 Postsecondary Education 2006-07 $4,535,615,700 2007-08 $4,796,640,100 Transportation Cabinet 2005-06 $42,891,600 2006-07 $2,980,068,700 2007-08 $2,005,111,900 Phase I Tobacco Settlement Funding Program 2006-07 $88,800,000 2007-08 $94,000,000 Funds Transfer to the General Fund 2005-06 $58,883,500 2006-07 $117,295,900 2007-08 $78,716,800; Not included in the above appropriation amounts are capital project amounts as follows: Capital Projects Total 2005-06 $4,320,000 2006-07 $3,514,173,400 2007-08 $120,921,600 Road Fund Capital Projects 2006-07 $10,285,000 2007-08 $6,795,000 Highway Bonds Capital Projects 2006-07 $740,000,000 Bond Funds 2006-07 $1,189,683,000 Agency Bonds 2006-07 $229,457,000 Budget Reserve Trust Fund 2006-07 $35,000,000 2007-08 $20,000,000 provides $2,180,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $2,297,800 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Governor's Scholars Program; provide $250,000 in each fiscal year for the State Planning Fund; provide an additional $75 million for a pool of projects, primarily water and sewer projects and other infrastructure projects; the Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund - Non-Coal Producing Counties (B); provide an additional $50 million for a pool of projects, primarily water and sewer projects and other infrastructure projects; the Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund - Coal Producing Counties (B); provide $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 in Bond Funds for the Owenton/Owen County Natural Gas Line Project and $4,500,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 for the Warren County Transpark - Rail Spur Capital Projects; provide General Fund support of $2,275,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for various grant projects; provide $1,024,300 in each fiscal year for the Osteopathic Scholarship Fund, $1,000,000 in each fiscal year for the Trover Clinic, and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Pharmacy Scholarship Fund from Coal Severance receipts; provide $14,749,500 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $17,113,500 in fiscal year 2007-2008 from the Local Government Economic Development Fund (LGEDF) for the Kentucky Community Development Office, Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, Read to Achieve Program, School Facilities Construction Commission debt service, Water and Sewer Bond Fund projects for Coal-Producing Counties debt service funded in the current biennial budget, Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund for Coal-Producing Counties (A) Bond Funds projects debt service in this budget, Mining Engineering Scholarship Program, Mathematics Achievement Program, and the Flood Control Matching Program; provide $21,300,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $27,620,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 from the LGEDF Multi-County Fund for Buckhorn Children's Home, 12 Multi-County Regional Industrial Park Authorities, Infrastructure for Economic Development Bond Fund projects for Coal-Producing Counties debt service in the current biennial budget, Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund for Coal Producing Counties (A) debt service in this budget, Economic Development Fund for Coal Producing Counties (B) debt service in this budget, Flood Control Matching Program, Tourism Marketing, Drug Courts, Energy Research Development, School Technology, Clean Water Act Section 404 Primacy Program, Kentucky Geological Survey, and Operation UNITE; provide Restricted Funds of $754,500 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $767,100 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the operations of the Personnel Board; retain Restricted Funds of $475,600 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $628,800 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the operations of the Kentucky Retirement Systems; include language requiring the Kentucky Employees Retirement Systems to pay for the "Family Supplement" for health insurance for those retirees under 65 with family or couple coverage through the State Health Insurance Plan for Plan Year 2007. increase the employer contribution factor for the Kentucky Employees Retirement System and the State Police Retirement System each year of the biennium; provide General Fund support totaling $350,000 in each year and Road Fund support of $350,000 in each year to support the Homeland Security administrative operations; require Homeland Security to consult with Local Area Development Districts and local government entities while reviewing applications and add language requiring the agency to place special emphasis on applications that assist First Responders; provide General Fund support totaling $200,000 in each year to support continued maintenance of the grounds and equipment in the Cemeteries Branch of the Department of Veterans' Affairs and provide funding to support the Northeast Cemetery in Greenup County and the Southeast Kentucky Cemetery in Leslie County; stipulate that General Fund support of $27 million representing Partial Phase II Litigation proceeds appropriated in fiscal year 2005-2006 shall not lapse; provide additional General Fund support of $500,000 in each fiscal year to support the Military Family Assistance Fund; provide additional General Fund support of $200,000 in each fiscal year to support the Burial Honors Program to nonprofit volunteer organizations to provide support and decorum for military funeral honors; provide Bond Funds of $4,500,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 to acquire land for the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center; provide General Fund support of $1,650,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Fuels/Pesticide Testing Laboratory and additional General Fund support of $1,053,300 in fiscal year 2007-2008 is provided for the operation of the Fuels/Pesticide Testing Program; provide Capital Construction Surplus funds of $115,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 to purchase a Forage Testing Van and $175,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 to purchase a Large Scale Test Truck; prohibit state agencies from entering into contracts with nongovernmental entities for an audit unless the Auditor of Public Accounts has declined in writing to perform the audit; provide debt service in fiscal year 2007-2008 to support a new $60 million Parks Development Pool; provide $60,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 to move the Nicholas Hildreth School to Blue Licks State Park; provide an additional $50,000 in fiscal year 2005-2006 in General Fund support for the City of Hodgenville to support the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial celebration; provide General Fund support of $2 million in each year of the biennium for the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission; move the Department of Commercialization and Innovation within the Cabinet for Economic Development back to the Office of the Secretary and remove it as a new appropriation unit within the Cabinet; provide a full year of debt service in fiscal year 2007-2008 to support $17.5 million in Bond Funds for the Economic Development Bond Pool; allow the Cabinet to extend an additional $1.;5 million in training grants during the 2006-2008 biennium for the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation; allow $4.2 million of the Kentucky High Tech Investment Pool funds to be used for a grant to administer the ConnectKentucky Program; provide $16,100,000 in bond funds for a high-speed education telecommunications network that supports a set of seamless P-16 management, instructional, and research applications; include $15 million for a Web-based, online testing program that provide a quicker return of test results, student accountability, and assessment integration into teaching and learning situations on a real-time basis; include $6,250,000 for a knowledge management portal that will provide K-12 public educators with intuitive access to indexed, aligned, and well-organized Web-based instructional resources such as units of study that connect curriculum, instruction, and assessment with other data generated by schools and the Kentucky Department of Education; provide $23,502,300 in each fiscal year to provide preschool services for children in families up to 150% of the federal poverty guideline; provide additional General Fund support of $9,458,100 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $12,458,100 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Read to Achieve program; restore $4 million in coal severance funds to the Read to Achieve program in fiscal year 2007-2008. provide additional General Fund support of $1,200,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1,400,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Collaborative Center for Literacy Development; provide additional General Fund support of $4,200,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Mathematics Achievement Fund; provide additional General Fund support of $1,400,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for ACT and WorkKeys testing for high school students; provide additional General Fund support of $500,000 in each year for the State Agency Children Program; provide additional General Fund support of $250,000 in each year for the Save the Children program; provide additional General Fund support in the SEEK base of $8,600,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for two additional instructional days; include an additional $50 million in bond funds in the 2006-2008 biennium for school construction, of which $25 million is for the Supplementary School Building Construction Fund; establish the Supplementary School Building Construction Fund to address anomalies in the existing school construction formulas and fund it with $5 million in General Fund support and $25 million in bond funds; provide $100,000 in General Fund support and $100,000 in Restricted Funds in each year of the biennium to meet the increased demand for services via the Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program; provide $1,907,000 in debt service to support bond funds totaling $15,707,000 for replacement of the Master Control and Production Infrastructure at Kentucky Educational Television; restore funding to the Environmental Stewardship program by increasing General Fund appropriation by $4 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $3 million in fiscal year 2007-2008. provide additional personnel to the Office of Insurance to support the growth of the captive insurers market in the Commonwealth; provide $3.4 million in General Fund support each fiscal year for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; provide $665,400 in General Fund support in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $697,700 in fiscal year 2007-2008 to enhance Revenue collection efforts through additional staff and operating expenses for the Office of Legal Services; provide $75 million in Bond Funds in fiscal year 2006-2007 for construction of the Louisville Arena; provide $13,600,000 in Bond Funds in fiscal year 2006-2007 to complete the renovations at the State Office Building; provide $13 million in Bond Funds and $16,166,000 in Federal Funds in fiscal year 2006-2007 for the Kentucky Emergency Warning System Capital Project; provide $8,907,400 in General Fund support in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $9,371,200 in fiscal year 2007-2008 to enhance Revenue collection efforts through additional staff and needed operating expenses for the department; provide $23,250,000 in Bond Funds in fiscal year 2006-2007 to implement a comprehensive tax system to upgrade and interface several of the numerous tax systems maintained by the department; provide $32,769,300 in General Fund Support in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $33,399,300 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for Property Valuation Administrators; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to fill all federally funded positions to improve services to the citizens of the Commonwealth; provide $50,000 each fiscal year to support the Telehealth and eHealth boards; provide $2 million each year for additional positions to combat fraud and abuse in federal programs; provide $4.5 billion in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $4.6 billion in fiscal year 2007-2008 to serve over 715,000 Medicaid eligibles in each fiscal year; provide $935 million in additional funds, including $288 million in General Fund support to Medicaid Benefits over the biennium to continue current services; provide over $105 million in each fiscal year to continue the Kentucky Children's Health Insurance Program (KCHIP) for 50,000 children; provide an additional $6.2 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $21.3 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 for 100 additional Supports for Community Living slots each fiscal year; mandate that Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Payments equal the federal maximum, which currently equals $197 million; provide language to continue enhanced hospital reimbursement rates; provide $2.3 million in each fiscal year to expand Adult Day Care services; provide $820,000 in each fiscal year to expand school-based health services; provide $3.3 million in each fiscal year to expand Model II Waiver services for ventilator-dependent patients; provide $492,000 in each fiscal year to expand the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Program; provide $12 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $18.5 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 for inflation in community services and increased admissions into acute care services for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Services; provide Disproportionate Share Hospital funding totaling $34.6 million in each fiscal year for state mental hospitals; provide $1.3 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $739,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for a children's mental health initiative in Northern Kentucky; provide $5.7 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $9.5 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 to expand existing Crisis Stabilization services; provide $1 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $2 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 to expand Supported Living services; provide $170,000 in each fiscal year for Day Springs Group Home; provide $175,000 in each fiscal year for the ARC of Kentucky; provide $3.1 million in each fiscal year for Crisis Stabilization Mental Health services, including over $100,000 in each fiscal year for mental inquest warrant patients to be served by Hardin Memorial Hospital; provide $500,000 in each fiscal year to establish the David Block Crisis Stabilization Unit in Louisville; provide $6,174,000 in a Local and District Health Insurance Pool to assist those agencies with the increased cost of the "employer share" of health insurance; provide language to ensure that all Preventive Services provided to Medicaid recipients by Local Health Departments are paid for through Medicaid; provide $2,345,600 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $2,215,600 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Smoking Cessation Program and the potential for an additional $2,200,000 each year to provide additional services through this effort; provide $200,000 each fiscal year for the Diabetes Research Board; provide$2,300,000 in each fiscal year to continue diabetes services through Local or District Health Departments; provide $750,000 in each fiscal year to establish three regional Diabetes Centers of Excellence to provide education, intervention therapy, and case management for Medicaid recipients; provide debt service for a $10 million Local and District Health Department Infrastructure Pool; provide $100,000 in each fiscal year for the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentucky; provide additional funding of $208,000 in each year for the UK Center for Rural Health - Homeplace Program; provide $25,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 for Cholesterol and Hypertension Screening equipment for the Liberty District Community Center in Barren County; provide $1.5 million for the Area Health Education Centers to replace lost federal grant funding in both fiscal years; provide a $500,000 grant to the Central Kentucky Blood Center; provide $480,000 in each fiscal year to the Children's Advocacy Centers to cover an increase in operational cost; provide an additional $519,000 in each fiscal year to ensure that each Children's Advocacy Center can have at least a half-time qualified forensic interviewer; provide $1 million in each fiscal eyar for Regional Rape Crisis Centers to assist with the increased demand for services and increased cost of center operations; increase grants to the Domestic Violence Statewide programs by $677,500 each fiscal year; provide an additional $2,583,400 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $5,418,200 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for Family Resource and Youth Services Centers and earmark those funds to return the base funding rate to $210 per child, the original funding rate to fund additional Family Resource and Youth Services Centers in 54 qualifying schools over the biennium; provide $1,250,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $2 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 to establish a Kentucky Caregiver Program to assist grandparents under 150% of the poverty level that do not get other state assistance but are the primary caregivers of their grandchildren; provide an additional $3.5 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for Aging Services to increase services in the Homecare Program, the Personal Care Attendant Program, and available Adult Day Care services; provide $967 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1 billion in fiscal year 2007-2008 to continue current services and programs in Community Based Services; provide an additional $28.7 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $50.2 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 to expand Out-of-Home Care services for court-committed children; provide $1.3 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1.9 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 to continue the Electronic Benefits Transfer program for Food Stamps; provide $3.8 million in each fiscal year to expand child care services; provide $5.7 million in each fiscal year to expand the Low-Income Home Emergency Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Assistance; provide $250,000 in each fiscal year to expand the Save the Children Rural Literacy Program; provide $1 million in each fiscal year for Foster Youth Transitional Assistance; provide $1.6 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1.3 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 for Protection and Permanency Staff Technology Improvements; provide $13.4 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 to increase Foster Parent, Adoption Assistance, and Private Child Care rates by $3 per day and to establish a pool for incentives to private child care providers for taking care of hard-to-place children; provide debt service for $8.25 million in Bond Funds for a grant for Phase II of the Children's Village at the Home of the Innocents in Louisville, which is contingent upon matching funds being obtained from other public and private sources; provide $1,250,00 in Restricted Funds in each year for the Operation UNITE Program; provide an additional $1 million in General Fund support in each year for the Office of Drug Control Policy to replace the loss of Federal Funds; restore $10,200,000 to the Road Fund and replace these funds with General Fund support; utilize $250,000 in Restricted Funds rather than General Fund moneys in fiscal year 2006-2007 for the EEO Disparity Study; provide a flat dollar salary adjustment for state employees, ranging from $400 to $1,350 per employee based on income; provide funding as recommended in HB380 as Introduced and identifies other funding to cover the increased increment cost; reduce the employer health insurance premium by 12% effective July 1, 2006, and provide a method of premium adjustment if required; provide an additional $300,000 in General Fund moneys in each fiscal year for the quasi-governmental agencies for increased health insurance costs; include language concerning board members of quasi-governmental agencies' health insurance; provide General Fund support as replacement for Restricted Funds for the Contract Spaces Program (Veterinary and Optometry) to maintain the current number of slots for Kentucky residents and to offset an increase in tuition; provide an additional $1 million in General Fund support in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $3 million in General Fund support in fiscal year 2007-2008 for Adult Education programs; provide $1,200,000 in General Fund support in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $3 million in General Fund support in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Regional Stewardship Trust Fund; provide $1.5 million in General Fund support in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $3 million in General Fund support in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Research Support Pool; provide $31.3 million in General Fund support for debt service for $366.3 million in capital projects at institutions of higher education; provide $551,000 in General Fund support for debt service for $6 million of laboratory renovations, fit up, and equipment at the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville; provide $300,000 in General Fund support in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1.2 million in General Fund support in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Workforce Development Trust Fund; provide $917,000 in General Fund support for debt service for a $10 million Technology and Equipment Pool at the Council on Postsecondary Education; provide $17 million in General Fund support in fiscal year 2007-2008 to implement the University of Kentucky's business plan; provide an additional $150,000 in General Fund support in each fiscal year to the Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent Program and the Rape Crisis Center at the University of Kentucky; provide $500,000 in Restricted Funds in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Kentucky Geological Survey; provide $500,000 in General Fund support in each year of the biennium to support the Governor's Fitness Program; provide $2,190,000 of additional General Fund support in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Kentucky Tuition Grant program for need-based grants; provide $1 million of General Fund support in fiscal year 2007-2008 for health care insurance costs for former employees of the University of Kentucky Community College System who opted to remain in the university's health care system when KCTCS was formed; provide $300,000 of General Fund support to establish the North American Racing Academy; provide $267,800 of General Fund support in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $977,100 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for maintenance and operations of new KCTCS facilities coming on-line during the biennium; add permanent statutory language in Part XVIII, Motor Fuels Tax that sets the variable portion of the fuel tax rate at a minimum of 1.47 cents per gallon, based on 9% of the Average Wholesale Price of fuel effective July 1, 2006, for a Road Fund revenue increase projected to be $15 million in fiscal year 2007-2008; provide decreased Road Fund resources of $10.2 million in each fiscal year from the Kentucky State Police operating budget, increasing the Highways, State Construction Account by $10.2 million each fiscal year; provide additional Road Fund resources of $350,000 each fiscal year to the Department of Revenue for operations; provide Road Fund resources of $350,000 each fiscal year to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security for operations; provide language requiring a quarterly report of Six-Year Highway Plan projects; provide amended language in Part XII, Aviation, permitting the Transportation Cabinet to use Road Fund resources up to 1% of annual appropriations in each fiscal year for airport runways, aprons, and taxiways; provide decreased debt service for Economic Development Lease Rental Payments on Highway Bonds, by $3.8 million in each fiscal year based on actual debt service projections on the current sale of the remaining $225 million of the $450 million in the previous Highway Bond authorization; provide increased Debt Service, Economic Development Lease Rental Payments on Highway Bonds of $34.4 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $68.9 million in fiscal year 2007-2008 for Economic Development Road Projects bond authorization of $740 million in fiscal year 2006-2007. provide language requiring the termination of tolls on the Audubon Parkway and the Natcher Parkway during the first year of the biennium when the lease rental payments on the toll roads are fully paid as consistent with current policy; provide increased Road Fund resources of $3.5 million in each year of the biennium for the Pavement Management initiative; provide language permitting local governments, through a cooperative agreement with the Transportation Cabinet, to maintain traffic control devices and perform temporary repairs on state maintained roads on a cost reimbursement basis; provide language requiring the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to provide a program and financial status report on the Kentucky Pride Fund to the Interim Joint Committee on Transportation; provide language authorizing the Transportation Cabinet to select up to ten design/build demonstration road related projects per year; provide authorization for the Transportation Cabinet to maximize, to the extent necessary, the use of Toll Credits to match Federal Funds for transit systems capital grants; provide General Fund resources of $2.95 million in each fiscal year for Non-Public School Transportation; provide increased Road Fund resources from the County, Rural, and Municipal Road Aid programs to provide debt service for the Economic Development Road Project bond authorization of $740 million in fiscal year 2006-2007; provide increased Federal Fund resources of $3 million in fiscal year 2006-2007 for the REALID, Drivers License program; in Part XXVII, Judicial Branch Capital Projects Budget, authorize the construction of seventeen new Judicial Centers in the following counties: Campbell, Wolfe, Todd, Garrard, Franklin, Hancock, Mercer, Russell, Hopkins, Owen, Breckinridge, Fleming, Whitley, Monroe, Rowan, Pike, and Marion, for total project construction costs of $264,652,000; authorize an increase of $8 million in the scope of the Pendleton County Judicial Center; increase the amounts of deficits in estimated General Fund revenue receipts for each fiscal year of the biennium necessary to trigger implementation of a General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; provide General Fund (Tobacco) dollars to support debt service for $75 million in Kentucky Infrastructure Authority projects;increase funding in each fiscal year for Ovarian Cancer Screening; delete Parts to be codified related to the Self-Insured Plan for State Employees, Nonrenewal of Delinquent Taxpayer's Business License, Local Government Exconomic Development Fund Single County Accounts, Department of Commercialization and Innovation, Evaluation of Economic Development Issues, Heavy Equipment Property Tax, Phase II Amnesty Payment Program, and Legislative Oversight of Government Contracts; change language regarding the Voluntary Assignment of MSA Tobacco Esrow Payments Part to disallow voluntary assignment of escrow dollars from nonparticipatin manufacturers until the Attorney General obtains written assurances from participating manufacturers that the provisions of the amended statute will not jeopardize MSA payments to Kentucky; add $2.2 million each year for the Department for Public Health for smoking prevention and cessation programs;add a new Part to be codified titled Local Occupational License Taxes, amending KRS 68.197 to permit residents of a city that lies in more than one county to credit the amount of a city occupational license fee paid against the payment of a county occupational license fee, to be applied retroactively to August 1, 2005. add a new Part to be codified titled Legal Notices, amending KRS 424.180 to permit alternative means of statewide liegal publication if the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet approves them; add a new Part to be codifed titled Home Incarceration, amending KRS 532.260 to expand the availability of home incarceration to Class C and D felons in state-operated prisons, contract facilities, and county jails who have 120 days or less to serve on their sentences; add a new Part titled Insurance Coverage, Affordability and Relief to Small Employers (ICARE) Program to create the program to make health insurance more affordable for small employer groups; designate the program as a four-year pilot project for employer groups with 2 to 25 employees; authorize the Office of Insurance to establish two health care incentive programs; provide that one incentive program applies to an eligible employer with low-income employees if the eligible employer pays 50% or more of the premium cost of that health benefit plan and the employer has not provided employer-sponsored coverage to employees within the past 12 months; provide that the other incentive program applies to an eligible employer if the eligible employer pays 50% or more of the premium cost of that health benefit plan and the employer group has at least one employee with a high-cost condition; provide that an eligible employer is one whose employer group has an annual salary that does not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level, but exclude the salary of anyone with an ownership interest in the employer group with an annual income in excess of 300 percent of the federal poverty level; indicate that ICARE Program participating insurer plans are to be offered to "employers" rather than "enrollees"; declare that employer health care incentive programs offered by ICARE participating insurers are subject to KRS 304.17A-220; require insurers to disclose the availability of the health insurance purchasing program under current circumstances before the ICARE Program goes into effect; require insurers to provide the Cabinet for Health and Family Services with information in accordance with KRS 205.623 in the prescribed format, and label this information as confidential; provide that the ICARE Program does not apply to an insurer that provide coverage solely to Medicaid recipients, Medicare beneficiaries, CHAMPUS insureds, or self-insured groups; require participating insurers to offer at least three plans, which must be a consumer-driven plan, basic benefit plan, and enriched plan; require each participating insurer to conduct a health risk assessment and offer a wellness program, case management services, and disease management services; require a healthy lifestyle discount for participating employers; permit a separate class of business to be established for rate filings for plans offered under the ICARE Program; permit incentive payments of $40 per employee per month and $60 per employee per month under the two incentive programs; direct the allocated surplus remaining in the ICARE Program to be carried forward to the next fiscal year through the end of the pilot period; authorize the Office of Insurance to limit enrollment for the ICARE Program; authorize the Office of Insurance to select a licensed third-party administrator; establish the duties of the third-party administrator; direct the office to establish an ICARE Program fund; require the office to work with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to review the availability of federal funds for the ICARE Program; permit the Office of Insurance to implement the program through arrangements with other agencies of the Commonwealth; require insurers to disclose the availability of the health insurance purchasing program as defined in 42 U;S;C; sec; 1396e to eligible employer groups and make a disclosure about the availability of the ICARE Program; direct the office to conduct a study to determine the impact of inappropriate billing disparities on the insured, with the report on the study to be submitted to listed government entities; fine any insurer who fails to provide required information to the office $100 for each offense; mandate that the cabinet make every effort to make health data findings that can serve as a basis to educate consumers on the cost and quality of health care; require the secretary to make information on charges, quality, and outcomes of health care services provided publicly available; direct the Health Services Data Advisory Committee to make recommendations on data technical matters and methods for risk adjusting any data prepared and published by the cabinet; remove survey and data submission dates and requirements, but expand on acceptable formats for data submission and data-gathering activities, including that the cabinet may collect data in "Professional 837" or "Institutional 837" format as adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; require the Health Services Data Advisory Committee to annually review and make recommendations regarding data release protocols, and indicate that these data are subject to HIPAA and the outlined public use data agreements; require the cabinet to make information on charges for health care services available on its Web site; require the information to allow the public to make meaningful comparisons between hospitals, ambulatory facilities, and provider groups, with risk adjusted charge information including median charge and other percentiles to describe typical charges; direct that data will include information on sources and limitations, and that providers will be given a maximum of 30 days to verify the accuracy of its data prior to public release; limit the cabinet to providing linkages to organizations that publicly report comparative charge data and related specified information; require the cabinet to make information on charges for health care services available on its Web site; direct the cabinet to describe quality and outcome measures to allow the public to make meaningful comparisons between hospitals and ambulatory facilities, utilizing and referring the public to only national quality indicators; specify required information in related reports by the cabinet; to add durable medical equipment dealers to the definition of "health care provider"; limit an insurer, its agent, or designee to five calendar days after its acknowledgment of an electronically-submitted original or corrected claim to notify the submitting entity of any errors or omissions in the billing instrument or circumstances that preclude the claim from being a "clean claim"; interest on paid claims against an insurer that fails to pay, deny, or settle a claim for more than 31 days at a rate of 14 percent; specify that information regarding reimbursement amounts from insurers be included in data and information available to the public; direct that provisions relating to the establishment of the ICARE Program take effect January 1, 2007. add a new Part to be codified titled Pharmacy Scholarshiop Program to create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to establish a Pharmacy Scholarship Program for eligible Kentucky students to attend an accredited school of pharmacy at a private four-year institution of higher education with a main campus located in an Appalachian Regional Commission county; provide a new Part to be codifed shifting the authority over abandoned property that escheats to the state from the State Treasurer to the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet; provide a new Part ot be codified revising the fees and liability insurance amounts required of operators of amusement rides and attractions; add a new Part to be codified concerning omnibus assistance to be provided to veterans of the Armed Forces and military families. SCA (1, C. Borders) - Provide $1 million from the General Fund for upkeep and maintenance of the statewide mobile data infrastructure. SCA (2, A. Kerr) - Increase the benchmark funding for postsecondary education institutions by $10,000,000 in each fiscal year of the biennium. SCA (3, D. Kelly) - Increase funding for operational costs for the Council on Postsecondary Education by $1,000,000 each fiscal year of the biennium. SCA (4, C. Borders) - Amend Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund for Coal-Producing Counties (A) projects in Harlan County and Menifee County. SCA (5, C. Borders) - Revise single-county coal severance tax projects for Carter, Clay, Floyd, Greenup, Hancock, Harlan, Hopkins, Jackson, Knox, Laurel, Lee, Leslie, Magoffin, Menifee, Owsley, and Perry Counties. SCA (6, C. Borders) - Earmark $90,000 to establish an Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program in the Department of Public Health. SCA (7, D. Kelly) - Make conforming changes to reflect appropriation increases in other adopted committee amendments to the State/Executive Branch Budget. CCR - Cannot agree. FCCR/Analysis - Retain the provisions of HB 380/SCS with the following changes: The State/Executive Branch Budget: appropriate from the General Fund, General Fund (Tobacco), Road Fund, Restricted Funds, Federal Funds, Bond Funds, Highway Bonds, Agency Bonds, Capital Construction Surplus, Investment Income, and other funds, $386,169,400 in fiscal year 2005-2006, $26,221,583,600 in fiscal year 2006-2007, and $22,575,381,500 in fiscal year 2007-2008, as follows: General Government 2005-06 $1,502,100 2006-07 $925,253,500 2007-08 $993,621,500 Commerce Cabinet 2005-06 $340,400 2006-07 $218,967,300 2007-08 $228,150,400 Economic Development Cabinet 2006-07 $28,883,700 2007-08 $34,709,100 Department of Education 2006-07 $4,209,315,200 2007-08 $4,525,745,400 Education Cabinet 2005-06 $5,000 2006-07 $877,152,000 2007-08 $879,877,400 Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet 2005-06 $21,000 2006-07 $627,077,500 2007-08 $633,368,300 Finance and Administration Cabinet 2006-07 $641,684,800 2007-08 $646,413,700 Health and Family Services Cabinet 2005-06 $335,186,100 2006-07 $6,555,756,700 2007-08 $6,760,287,800 Justice and Public Safety Cabinet 2005-06 $1,903,200 2006-07 $794,065,000 2007-08 $822,831,100 Personnel Cabinet 2006-07 $62,659,200 2007-08 $80,570,200 Postsecondary Education 2006-07 $4,542,598,700 2007-08 $4,832,984,400 Transportation Cabinet 2005-06 $42,891,600 2006-07 $2,584,705,800 2007-08 $1,986,249,000 Phase I Tobacco Settlement Funding Program 2006-07 $88,800,000 2007-08 $94,000,000 Funds Transfer to the General Fund 2005-06 $62,483,500 2006-07 $132,833,800 2007-08 $85,589,200 Not included in the above appropriation amounts are capital project amounts as follows: Capital Projects Total 2005-06 $4,320,000 2006-07 $4,118,534,200 2007-08 $130,573,200 Road Fund Capital Projects 2006-07 $10,285,000 2007-08 $6,795,000 Highway Bonds Capital Projects 2006-07 $350,000,000 Bond Funds 2006-07 $1,558,923,000 Agency Bonds 2006-07 $471,901,000 Budget Reserve Trust Fund 2006-07 $35,000,000 2007-08 $20,000,000; require the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to prepare an annual report that identifies the state's homeland security priorities based on national homeland security priorities, and to make available to the LRC all grant applications and a list of grant recipients; provide funding for stipends to volunteer organizations that perform burial honor guard services; permit the Kentucky National Guard to accept any available federal funds for construction of a road to the Morehead/Rowan County Airport; earmark funds in each fiscal year to support capital improvement grants to the Local Agricultural Fair Program; retain House funding to support lime testing; authorize $2,500,000 in bond Funds for animal shelters; modify language concerning energy research and development to expand the range of energy research to be conducted; retain House language regarding the carry forward of $6,000,000 of General Fund moneys in each fiscal year by the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy and appropriate an additional $6,000,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 for the restoration of funds resulting from the Master Settlement Agreement appropriation adjustment resulting from the reduced Consensus Forecasting Group estimates in fiscal year 2005-2006; earmark funds for the Kentucky Geological Survey from the Local Government Economic Development Multi-County Fund and the General Fund Natural Gas Severance Tax receipts for fiscal year 2007-2008; earmark funds in fiscal year 2007-2008 for the Partnership for Student Success Program; provide that funds up to $220,000 for gubernatorial transition expenses are deemed a necessary government expense, payable from the General Fund Surplus Account or the Budget Reserve Trust Fund Account; provide funding for the Louisville Zoo Glacier Run project; earmark funds for the Richmond Arts Council; retain House language providing up to $275,000 over the biennium for the Attorney General's expenses for expert witnesses; retain House language regarding the performance of legal work for state agencies by the Office of the Attorney General modified to make a state agency's use of the Attorney General's services permissive rather than mandatory and to delete authority for the Attorney General to recover reasonable costs of litigation; permit the Purchase of Agricultural Easement (PACE) Program Board to contract directly with land surveyors, real estate appraisers, and other licensed professionals as necessary; delete language authorizing the Department of Agriculture's use of otherwise restricted funds for office operations; revise language concerning the use and distribution of the Urgent Need School Trust Fund and specify that moneys appropriated to the School Facilities Construction Commission to be credited to the Urgent Need School Trust Fund instead of lapsing at the end of a fiscal year; delete language concerning the Supplementary School Building Construction Fund; retain House language excluding salary supplements received by highly skilled educators from the total salary compensation for any retirement benefits; permit the Personnel Board to levy a special assessment against Executive Branch agencies because of increased workload of the board or other reasons in the best interest of the Merit System, with the approval of the State Budget Director and the Secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet; further define the operations of the Military Burial Honor Guard Program and ensure that funding will not lapse or be used for other purposes; provide funding to expand the Western Kentucky Veterans Center's Alzheimer's/General Care Unit; increase funding to the Attorney General for the Uninsured Employer Fund; increase funding for Commonwealth's Attorneys; provide a total of $55,300,000 for the Kentucky River Locks and Dams Maintenance and Renovations Pool; add language specifying the operations of the Urgent Need School Trust Fund advisory committee and clarifying funding that is eligible for distribution; delete language permitting the Auditor of Public Accounts to charge state and local governments for audit expenses; permit the Auditor to suspend payment of 50-hour blocks of compensatory time and auditors with 240 of compensatory time and instead allow that time to be converted to sick leave; provide funding to the Auditor for a salary equity increase for merit classified auditors; continue to require the Kentucky Retirement Systems to pay the health insurance dependent subsidy but clarify that this is not an additional benefit to be covered under the inviolable contract; provide an additional $100,000,000 in offers of assistance from the School Facilities Construction Commission during the biennium with the anticipation of debt service being provided during the 2008-2010 biennium; earmark funds in fiscal year 2006-2007 for the Lincoln Wedding Reenactment; retain House language regarding earmarking of funds for Tourism Marketing and Development on behalf of coal-producing counties and provide for payment of fees for professional artists and entertainers performing on the Kentucky Music Trail; provide funding for the African-American Heritage Council; provide funding to move the Nicholas Hildreth School to Blue Licks State Park; retain House language providing funding for the Louisville Waterfront Development Corporation; provide funding for the Purchase Regional Industrial Park; retain House funding and language regarding the New Economy High-Tech Construction and High-Tech Investment Pools, the Department for Commercialization and Innovation, and the Economic Development Bond Pool; retain House funding and language concerning career and technical education and the Partnership for Student Success; provide additional funding for certified public elementary and secondary education staff for two additional instructional days in fiscal year 2007-2008; delete language and funding for all-day kindergarten; direct the LRC to study the pupil transportation formula utilized in the SEEK Program; clarify language regarding the distribution of coal severance funds for school technology in coal-producing counties; provide funding for a specialized tutoring program for students with learning disabilities; add language clarifying the implementation of the Mathematics Achievement Strategic Plan; permit members of the Advisory Council for Gifted and Talented Education to be reappointed and add a representative of the Kentucky Association for Gifted Education to the council as a voting member; permit the Commissioner of Education to transfer available funds between the Professional Growth Fund and the Professional Development Leadership Mentor Fund to support respective teacher programs; direct the Department of Education to conduct an evaluation of school calendars; clarify language relating to the matching grant for the John Harding Performing Arts Center; correct language to ensure that school districts currently qualifying for equalization funding based on taxes levied in the fall of 2005 continue to receive it; provide funding for the 404 permitting program from the Road Fund to facilitate highway construction projects; limit the funding mechanism for the Public Service Commission's Telecommunication Access Program device for the deaf and hard of hearing to not more than two cents per access line per month; provide funding of mine inspection salaries as a necessary government expense; retain and modify House language permitting the Environmental and Public Protection Secretary to provide a salary range increase for engineering and mine inspector positions; fund four vacant positions in the Finance and Administration Cabinet, Facilities and Support Services; require the Commonwealth Office of Technology to report semiannually to the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue concerning sole-source contracts awarded and contract employees hired; amend language regarding the construction and operation of the Louisville Arena and clarify statutory language to permit the Louisville Arena to qualify for tax increment financing if it remains a corporation formed under KRS Chapter 273; move the date that bonds for the Louisville Arena project can be sold to after July 1, 2006; permit bonds for the Louisville Zoo Glacier Run project to be sold after January 1, 2007; provide $4,300,000 each fiscal year for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund; retain House funding and language to establish an Aging Caregivers One-Stop Shop; retain House funding for The Healing Place, the ARC of Barren County, the Boys and Girls Club of Kentucky, the Kentucky AIDS Drug Assistance Program, the Poison Control Center, the Lead Poisoning and Screening Program, the Healthcare Education and Registration Training Program, the Hardin and Larue County Community Health Clinic, indigent health services, Mission Frankfort Clinic, and Saint Joseph's Mobile Health Clinic; retain House funding for the Kentucky Baptist Children's Homes Youth Support Center; reserve beds, equipment, and services provided by a voluntarily closed health care facility for use by another facility in the same county; clarify that a pilot program for dementia training for long-term care facilities is voluntary; provide funding for the Methodist Children's Home of Kentucky; provide funding for a statewide Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program; clarify that the private child care provider's $3 per day is in addition to the current reimbursement level; permit any pharmacist to refuse to fill a Medicaid prescription for failure to pay the necessary copayment unless withholding the prescription would cause harm to the recipient, in which case a 72-hour emergency supply would be dispensed, with the remainder to be filled when the copayment is made; increase funding for the Medicaid Acquired Brain Injury Program to cover an additional 65 individuals in each fiscal year; provide funding for Brooklawn Child and Family Services for the purchase of houses and an apartment building for residents who have completed residential treatment; require the Department for Human Support Services to establish a Ready, Set, Success pilot program to encourage the development of local community partnerships and the development of programs and services for children under age six and to ensure that children are born healthy, are nurtured, and remain healthy, safe, and prepared to succeed in school and life; fund a grant to the Madison County fiscal court to expand domestic violence services; require, upon the request of a Medicaid recipient, provider, or other authorized person, the review of a denial of a service provided by a Medicaid managed care organization for medical necessity or the denial, limitation, or termination of a service involving a medical or surgical specialty or subspecialty, with the exception of chiropractic or optometric services; retain House funding for the support of the Mary Kendall Homes; provide funding to maintain existing multijurisdictional drug task forces and allow for expansion to underserved and unserved areas to assist local and state law enforcement agencies; permit funds provided for local jail per diem payments and halfway house payments to also be used to establish and operate an intensive secured substance abuse recovery program for substance abusers who have been charged with a felony and permit funding to be provided as a necessary government expense if necessary; provide funding to the State Police for the upkeep and maintenance of the statewide mobile data infrastructure and permit any local or state first responding agency to use the system if they comply with applicable use standards; add language regarding the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to ensure that appropriations for Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarships are provided regardless of the actual amount of net lottery receipts; increase benchmark funding for universities in fiscal year 2007-2008; provide funding for university business plans through the benchmark funding model; retain House funding for the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship Program; allocate $800,000 over the biennium for each of the six public comprehensive universities for the Regional Stewardship Program; permit universities to refinance certain debt obligations if the principal amount of the debt obligations is not increased; permit the relative of a member of a public postsecondary education institution to be employed by the institution if the relative has been employed at least 36 months prior to the member's appointment; insert language regarding the Community Operations Board at Eastern Kentucky University; insert language concerning the implementation of a university business plan for Kentucky State University, Murray State University, Northern Kentucky University, the University of Kentucky, and the University of Louisville; split the funding for the Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky between the Local Government Economic Development Fund, Multi-County Fund and the receipts from the Natural Gas Severance Tax; retain House funding for UK's Center for Research on Violence Against Women Program; encourage UK to provide funding for the West Liberty Technical Center and the County Extension Enhancement Initiative; add language encouraging the University of Louisville to provide funding for the Saturday Academy Program and the Louisville Signature Partnership Program; reduce House funding for the University of Louisville's Equine Industry Program from $500,000 each year to $300,000 each year; provide funding to Western Kentucky University for the Kentucky Academy of Math and Science; add language permitting the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) to convey fee simple title to some of its property within the City of Covington to the Gateway Community and Technical CollegeFoundation; provide funding to KCTCS for maintenance and operations of new facilities coming on-line and the North American Racing Academy; encourage KCTCS to provide funding for the Family Life Skills Center at Hazard Community and Technical College - Lees College Campus; add language regarding funding for and the provision of adult education services at state correctional facilities by KCTCS; add language regarding the health care coverage of KCTCS employees covered by UK's health insurance program; add language concerning legislative intent that KCTCS employee salaries not be reduced to pay for health insurance premiums; retain House language regarding reporting by the Transportation Cabinet on the Biennial Highway Construction Programs except require quarterly rather than monthly reports; require quarterly reporting on the Six Year Aviation Plan Project; retain House prohibition against using Aviation budget funds or Military Affairs budget funds to study, plan, or construct runways or expand the Capital City Airport; authorize the Transportation Cabinet to select up to ten design/build demonstration road-related projects during the biennium instead of five per fiscal year; increase House funding for a program to promote pavement maintenance and maintain a higher level of pavement quality between resurfacing cycles; permit up to $10,000,000 in Road Fund moneys to be used for the development, construction, reconstruction, maintenance, and repair of airport runways, aprons, and taxiways at public airports and public use airports; revise projects listings in the capital projects budget and debt service obligations and include some projects in lists approved for funding from one of the dedicated lists as coal severance, projects for coal-producing counties and non-coal producing counties, and community development projects; add to the list of approved capital projects for postsecondary education institutions; include coal severance projects, $100,000,000 of bond-funded projects from the Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund for Coal-producing Counties, $150,000,000 of bond-funded projects from the Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund for Non-Coal Producing Counties, and $75,658,000 of bond-funded projects from the Community Development Fund; provide language to allow projects that are ready for payment to be paid from the available balance of bond proceeds regardless of when the bonds are issued; increase the amount from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund that is available for appropriation in fiscal year 2007-2008 from $19,000,000 to $25,000,000; add language naming and designating the Kentucky Wine and Vine Fest of Nicholasville, Kentucky as the official state wine festival; add language crediting net lottery receipts to the General Fund; add language to clarify that the additional net lottery receipt dividend payment declared in March 2006 that exceeded the Consensus Forecast Group lottery funds estimate in December 2005 be credited to the General Fund; retain House language concerning state salary/compensation policy and amend to set the manner of premium increase for the cross-reference option in the state group health insurance plan for state employees; provide an additional funds transfer from the Highways budget unit in the Transportation Cabinet of $9,000,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2006-2007; provide for implementation of a General Fund Budget Reduction Plan if there is an actual or projected deficit in estimated General Fund revenue receipts of $8,513,572,500 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $8,875,572,400 in fiscal year 2007-2008; direct the Governor's Office of Agricultural Policy to provide up to $4,000,000 from continuing appropriations to the Kentucky Tobacco Settlement Trust Corporation; change the alternative minimum calculation on gross receipts such that the threshold for relief is total gross receipts rather than Kentucky-only gross receipts which provides more targeted small business relief; amend language concerning administrative offsets for delinquent taxes and liquidated debts to establish a payment priority schedule for offsets or debts owed to state agencies and require claims filed by multiple local governmental entities to be paid in the order the claims were filed with the Treasury Department; establish the variable portion of the motor fuels tax rate at a minimum of 1.342 cents per gallon, based upon nine percent of the average wholesale price of fuel effective July 1, 2006; amend language regarding the Judicial Branch Capital Projects Budget to direct that savings derived from bond refinancing of court facility projects be shared between the Administrative Office of the Courts and the local unit of government; delineate the types of improvements that can be made to court facilities with the savings from the bond refinancing; direct that any debt obligations issued to finance court facilities be publicly bid; amend language regarding omnibus assistance to veterans and military families to exclude all income from all sources received by or on behalf of a military person who is killed in the line of duty, for the year of the death and the previous year; make applicable to tax years beginning after December 31, 2001; delete language to be codified regarding the use of Road Fund moneys for airport renovations; delete language to be codified regarding payment of a county local occupational tax being credited against payment of a city occupational tax; delete language to be codified that would transfer the responsibility of sales of abandoned property that has escheated to the state from the Treasury Department to the Finance and Administration Cabinet; include new language to be codified regarding an increase in the daily compensation of constitutional General Assembly employees; include new language to be codified regarding tobacco amnesty compensation; include new language to be codified allowing a county with no incorporated area to submit two applications for block grant funding instead of just one; include new language to be codified that establishes a trust fund for the operation of the self-insured heath insurance plan for state employees; establish reporting requirements; provide that the funds do not lapse at the end of a fiscal year; establish the plan year; require that the coverage plan be included in an administrative regulation; establish a drug formulary procedure; set the floor of $174 for an employee waiving coverage to be place in a health reimbursement account; include new language to be codified to allow the Louisville Arena Authority to qualify for tax increment financing if it remains a corporation formed under KRS Chapter 273; include new language to be codified regarding existing and new contracts executed for the Kentucky Prepaid Tuition Program; include new language to be codified that subjects wholesale sales of roll-your-own tobacco products and cigarette rolling papers to the excise tax; include new language to be codified regarding the operations of captive insurers; include new language to be codified that establishes a valuation floor for used vehicles that is not less than fifty percent of the difference between the trade-in book value of the vehicle offered for registration and the trade-in book value of the vehicle offered for trade; exempt branded vehicles from the fifty percent floor; provide a refund procedure for overpayments when the tax is paid on the floor value; require the Department of Revenue to promulgate administrative regulations to develop procedures and forms; effective August 1, 2007; include new language to be codified that exempts sales of motor vehicles to nonresidents from the sales tax if the nonresident registers the vehicle in a state that allows Kentucky residents to purchase motor vehicles without payment of that state's sales tax or allows Kentucky residents to remove the vehicle from the state within a specific period of time for subsequent registration and use in Kentucky without payment of that state's sales tax. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 6-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; taken from Rules Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day; floor amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) and (13) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 7-3rd reading; floor amendments (7) and (9) rejected ; passed 97-0-1 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) (5) (11) and (12) Mar 8-received in Senate Mar 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) and (7); posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006; 3rd reading; committee amendment (4) withdrawn ; passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendments (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) and (7) Mar 22-received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendments (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) and (7); House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendments (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) and (7); received in Senate; posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendments (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) and (7); Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute, committee amendments (1) (2) (3) (5) (6) and (7) ; Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate Mar 23-Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate; Conference Committee report adopted in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate Apr 10-Free Conference Committee report filed in Senate; posted for passage for consideration of Free Conference Report ; Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate; bill passed 38-0; received in House Apr 11-Free Conference Committee report filed in House; Free Conference Committee report adopted in House; bill passed 98-2; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 24-Thirty line items vetoed (Acts ch. 252) HB 381/Analysis (BR 1319) - H. Moberly Jr AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, and support of the Legislative Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Legislative Branch Budget: appropriate from the General Fund $46,788,800 for fiscal year 2006-2007 and $50,182,200 for fiscal year 2007-2008; appropriate from Restricted Funds $69,600 for fiscal year 2006-2007 and $191,000 for fiscal year 2007-2008; Appropriations are allocated as follows: GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2006-2007 15,102,800 2007-2008 17,177,000 LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION 2006-2007 31,755,600 2007-2008 33,196,200. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 6-reported favorably, to Rules; taken from Rules Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 94-0 Mar 8-received in Senate Mar 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Apr 10-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 Apr 11-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 229) HB 382 (BR 1321) - H. Moberly Jr, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities. The Judicial Branch Budget: appropriate in the Court of Justice moneys from the General Fund, Restricted Funds, and Federal Funds totaling $286,725,300 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $321,993,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008; provide a 5% salary increase in each fiscal year for nonelected court personnel, justices, and judges; include funds for salaries of circuit clerks and trial commissioners as contained in the Judicial Branch Budget Recommendation; provide salary enhancements for deputy circuit clerks; include funds for existing and additional Drug Courts and Family Courts and additional Circuit Court and District Court judgeships; authorize sixteen local facilities capital construction projects and deferred use allowance and increased scope for an additional project; provide funds for actuarial assessed judicial retirement benefits; continue funding for the Kentucky Legal Education Opportunities (KLEO) Program; prohibit reduction of authorized court facilities funding. HB 382 - AMENDMENTS HCS/Analysis - Provide $3,066,200 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $4,321,400 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for one circuit and seven family courts that were authorized by the 2005 General Assembly; provide $1,300,000 in General Fund moneys and $1,300,000 in Restricted Funds in fiscal year 2006-2007 to continue the operations of existing drug courts; provide $7,475,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 in General Fund moneys and $1,800,000 in Restricted Funds to provide drug courts on a statewide basis; provide $1,213,900 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1,274,500 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for a pay increase for deputy court clerks; provide $2,671,200 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $3,986,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for one new circuit judge and seven new familiy judges; provide $392,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $547,100 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for new district courts in Madison and Warren Counties; fund completion of eighteen new court facilities authorized by the 2005 General Assembly for furnishings, operating and debt service; fund completion of a renovation of the Pendleton County courthouse authorized by the 2005 General Assembly and provide an additional $834,900 in fiscal year 2007-2008 for furnishings, operating, and debt service for the expanded facility; authorize construction of seventeen new judicial centers across the state totaling an estimated $265 million in construction costs. HFA (1, T. Riner) - Permit judicial candidates to express their judicial philosophies and constitutional interpretations without being in violation of judicial campaign speech restrictions. HFA (2, J. DeCesare) - Provide that court facilities contracted or begun after the effective date of the Act are not required to pay prevailing wage rates. HFA (3, H. Moberly Jr) - Delete new circuits with Family Court divisions in the Fifty-eighth and Fifty-ninth Judicial Circuits; decrease general fund appropriations accordingly. SCS/Analysis - Retain provisions of HB 382/GA with the following changes: The Judicial Branch Budget: reduce General Fund appropriation amounts for court operations and administration by $1,035,400 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1,623,100 in fiscal year 2007-2008; reduce General Fund appropriations for the local facilities fund by $300,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $834,900 in fiscal year 2007-2008; add a new Circuit Court judgeship in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit; delete language concerning the Fayette County Courthouse use allowance contingency based on Short Street remaining open to vehicular traffic; delete language earmarking funds for improvements to the 14 client interview areas in the Fayette County Courthouse; delete the entirety of the judicial capital projects budget and insert those courthouse projects into HB 380, the State/Executive Branch Budget instead; delete language continuing funding for the Kentucky Legal Education Opportunities (KLEO) Program; delete language limiting the compensation of justices or judges receiving retirement benefits from the Judicial Retirement Plan who return to service as nonelected personnel such that the total salary and retirement benefits paid will not exceed the salary fixed for the judicial office held; include a new part to be codified amending KRS 23A.040, 23A045, 23A.050, 24A.050, and 24A.060 making adjustments to lists of judicial districts and circuits. CCR - Cannot agree. FCCR/Analysis - Adopt provisions of HB 382/SCS with the following changes: modify language regarding additional District and Circuit judgeships to delete specific dollar amounts of earmarked funds and references to Family Court judges; insert language earmarking $300,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 for improvements to 14 client interview areas in the Fayette County Courthouses; insert language making the use allowance for the Fayette County Courthouses contingent upon Short Street in Lexington remaining open to traffic; modify language regarding the compensation of retired justices and judges to be applicable to those elected after January 1, 2007; insert language requiring the Chief Justice to reduce General Fund expenditures appropriated in the Judicial Branch budget by $2,500,000 in each fiscal year by reducing waste, fraud, and abuse, and by creating additional savings through increased efficiencies. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 6-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; taken from Rules Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (3) Mar 8-received in Senate Mar 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Apr 10-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Apr 11-received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute ; House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute ; received in Senate; posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute ; Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute ; received in House; Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate; Conference Committee report filed in House; Conference Committee report adopted in House; Free Conference Committee appointed in House Apr 12-Conference Committee report filed in Senate; Conference Committee report adopted in Senate; Free Conference Committee appointed in Senate; Free Conference Committee report filed in Senate; Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate; passed 33-0; Free Conference Committee report filed in House; Free Conference Committee report adopted in House; passed 87-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 24-Four line items vetoed (Acts ch. 250) Introduced Jan. 18, 2006 HB 383 (BR 1504) - J. Gooch Jr AN ACT relating to water well drillers. Amend KRS 223.991, relating to water well drillers, to provide for increase in civil penalty for persons who do not comply with certification provisions; amend KRS 223.415 to make changes in the requirements of water well certification board membership. HB 383 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend the bill and KRS 223.991 by bracketing and striking through the text that provides that the civil penalty for failing to comply with certification provisions be "for each day during which such violation continues." HFA (1, J. Gooch Jr) - Amend KRS 223.991 and the bill to specify that a monetary penalty for certification non-compliance is to be assessed only once per occurrence. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 26-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 2-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 3-3rd reading, passed 83-9 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 6-received in Senate Feb 8-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 10-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 13-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 26) HB 384 (BR 389) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to sex offenders. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 222 to ban sex offenders and registrants from participating in the Recovery Kentucky program. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 30-posted in committee HB 385 (BR 1437) - J. Bowen, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. DeCesare, D. Floyd, J. Gooch Jr, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to licensing of electricians. Amend KRS 227A.030 to exempt employees of natural gas pipeline facilities performing work at those facilities from electrician licensing requirements. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 98-1 Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 10-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 13-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 17-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 24) HB 386 (BR 1513) - G. Lindsay AN ACT relating to judges. Amend KRS 23A.020 to reflect Kentucky's status as a Commonwealth and not a state. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee HB 387 (BR 1223) - J. Arnold Jr AN ACT relating to occupational safety and health standards. Amend KRS 338.051 to require the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board to meet annually instead of semiannually; permit the chairman of the board to adopt established federal standards without board approval if necessary to meet federal timelines; amend KRS 338.061 to conform. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006 Feb 13-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Feb 14-received in Senate Feb 16-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 33-4; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 89) HB 388 (BR 1222) - J. Arnold Jr AN ACT relating to workers' compensation and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 342.122 to require the Workers' Compensation Funding Commission, by June 30, to establish a special fund assessment rate, and on or before October 1 of each year to notify all insurance carriers writing workers' compensation insurance in the state, including group and individual self-insured employers, of rates to become effective January 1 of each year unless rates are modified by the General Assembly; amend KRS 342.1242, beginning 2006, to change the date that the funding commission determines the assets of the coal workers' pneumoconiosis fund and sets assessment rates, from September 1 to June 30, and require notice of rates changes be given no later than October 1 instead of December 1 of the year preceding the rate change; amend KRS 342.1224 to change the membership of the funding commission to include the secretary of the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, or designee, instead of the commissioner of the Department of Labor. HB 388 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, D. Thayer) - Retain original provisions of this Act; require an employer's liability for medical services in a workers' compensation claim to cease when the claimant becomes eligible for federal Medicare benefits or reaches age 65, whichever occurs later. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 94-0 Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 9-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading; returned to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 22-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 23-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 24-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn ; passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 124) HB 389 (BR 1411) - T. Thompson, C. Embry Jr, J. Fischer, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to life-sustaining medical treatment for persons with disabilities. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 311 to define express and informed consent; prohibit a health care surrogate, agency representative, or court from withhold artificially provided nutrition and hydration except in specified circumstances and require the provision of artificial nutrition and hydration if needed for comfort; amend KRS 311.629 and KRS 311.631 to conform. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 390 (BR 1426) - J. Barrows, R. Adams, D. Graham, J. Gray, D. Keene, R. Rand, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to government actions and declaring an emergency. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 11 to prohibit an executive order from repealing any statute; require executive orders issued by the Governor to be identified by year of issuance and subject area, to be numbered consecutively within year of issuance and subject area categories, and to be filed with the Secretary of State; direct that executive orders relating to reorganization of state government and other matters relating to the operation or official policy of the government shall not become effective until 35 days after being filed with the Secretary of State; require the Secretary of State to forward certain executive orders to the director of the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) on the date filed; require the co-chairs of the LRC to refer executive orders relating to appointments requiring confirmation, reorganization of state government, and other matters pertaining to the operation or official policy of the government to the legislative committee of jurisdiction within two working days after the order is received by the LRC; require the committee of referral to review the executive order within 30 days and report its findings and objections; require an objection to be upon the vote of a majority of the committee members of either chamber; direct that executive orders pertaining to governmental policy which were objected to by a reviewing committee be identified in legislation drafted for introduction by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House on the first day of the regular session; require the proposed legislation to declare each identified deficient executive order void upon enactment of the legislation, prohibit the Governor from adopting executive orders that are the same or substantially the same as the voided executive order for one year from sine die adjournment of the legislative session in which the legislation is enacted, and contain an emergency clause; permit the General Assembly to amend the proposed legislation to add executive orders, delete executive orders, or include reorganization orders which have not been enacted into law; require the Governor to compile a list of all executive orders currently in effect and provide the list to the LRC by September 30, 2006; require the Governor to identify on the list those orders that should remain in effect and those he shall revoke or repeal as obsolete or unnecessary; direct that executive orders the Governor does not continue in effect or revoke or repeal on another date will expire as of October 31, 2006; require every executive order in effect at the end of a Governor's final term of office, except those filed pursuant to KRS 61.520, to expire 90 days thereafter; create a new section of KRS Chapter 12 to require that each administrative body created by an executive order or administrative order shall expire 90 days after the end of the issuing Governor's or other statewide elected official's term of office unless established by General Assembly enactment; amend KRS 12.028, relating to the reorganization of state government, to conform; amend KRS 11.160, relating to confirmation of appointments, to reduce from seven days to two working days the time limit for the Governor to deliver letters of appointment and resumes for appointments that are subject to interim committee hearings; EMERGENCY. HB 390 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Barrows) - Require that every executive order in effect at the end of a Governor's final term of office expire six months, rather than 90 days thereafter; require that each administrative body created by an executive order or administrative order expire six months, rather than 90 days, after the end of the issuing Governor's or other statewide elected officer's term of office. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 23-floor amendment (1) filed HB 391 (BR 1516) - J. Barrows, D. Graham, J. Gray, D. Keene, R. Rand, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to pardons. Create new section of KRS Chapter 11 to require that pardons issued by the Governor contain the full name of the person to whom the pardon applies and specify the offenses, by Kentucky Revised Statute number, for which the pardon is applicable Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to State Government (H) Mar 9-posted in committee HB 392/LM (BR 379) - A. Smith, H. Collins, T. Edmonds, G. Lynn, C. Meade AN ACT relating to damage caused by wildlife and hunters. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to allow counties to enact an ordinance creating a damage stamp program and fund to compensate landowners and motorists for damage caused by elk, deer, bear, or hunters; provide for a $5 damage stamp on all hunting licenses of persons hunting in a county with a damage stamp program; provide that hunting without a damage stamp in a county with a damage stamp program is unlawful; amend KRS 150.990 to provide a penalty. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) HB 393/AA (BR 1377) - A. Arnold AN ACT relating to retirement. Amend KRS 61.552 to permit an employee participating in one of the retirement systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement System to purchase service credit for service on a school board; require the employee to pay the retirement system the full cost of the service purchased; require an employee who opts to purchase service credit for service on a school board to contract with the system prior to December 31, 2007. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to State Government (H) HB 394 (BR 1523) - C. Meade, H. Collins AN ACT relating to installation of traffic control signals. Amend KRS 186.336, relating to traffic regulations, to require the Department of Highways to install a traffic control signal at the entrance to a school upon written request from the superintendent of the school district; provide that the school be located on a state-maintained roadway with an average daily traffic volume of 10,000 vehicles per day to be eligible for installation of a traffic control device. HB 394 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, C. Meade) - Establish that the installation of the traffic control signal is required upon receipt of a written request by the chief district engineer from a member of the General Assembly who represents the district in which the school is located; exempt traffic control signal installed pursuant to this request from the standards required by KRS 189.337. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Transportation (H) Feb 1-posted in committee; posting waived Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 15-3rd reading, passed 68-29 with floor amendment (1) Feb 16-received in Senate Feb 21-to Transportation (S) HB 395 (BR 992) - L. Clark, J. Hoover, D. Keene AN ACT relating to the Court of Justice. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 30A to allow circuit court clerks to accept credit and debit cards and to allow the clerk to charge a $25 bad check fee. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Judiciary (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 17, 2006 Feb 17-3rd reading, passed 93-0 Feb 21-received in Senate Feb 23-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 27-reassigned to Judiciary (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 10-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 237) HB 396 (BR 192) - M. Cherry AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Code of Legislative Ethics. Amend KRS 6.611 of the Code of Legislative Ethics to include out-of-state transportation or lodging as "anything of value"; exempt from "anything of value" the cost of attendance or participation, food, and beverages consumed at an in-state event to which an individual legislator has been invited and received prior approval from the LRC; include administrative regulations in the definition of "legislation"; define "in-state" to include counties outside Kentucky that are contiguous with the border of Kentucky; amend KRS 6.686 to prohibit the Commission, in the absence of a complaint, from imposing any penalties except certain listed administrative penalties; permit the Commission, if a complainant or person acting in cooperation with the complainant publicly discloses or comments upon the existence of a complaint or preliminary inquiry, to dismiss the complaint without prejudice to a new complaint being filed by the complainant or another person; amend KRS 6.711 to specify that the orientation courses are for newly-elected legislators and are to be conducted in December of even-numbered years as part of LRC's freshman orientation program; reduce the length of orientation courses from three hours to two hours; amend KRS 6.716 to mandate an annual ethics seminar rather than a current issues seminar for all legislators; reduce the length of the annual ethics seminar from three to two hours; direct the Commission to administer annual one-hour ethics seminars for designated legislative staff who are required to attend; amend KRS 6.747 to prohibit a legislative agent or employer from furnishing or paying for a legislator's out-of-state transportation or lodging; amend KRS 6.767 to prohibit a legislator, a candidate for the General Assembly, or his campaign committee from accepting, during a regular session of the General Assembly, a campaign contribution from an employer of a legislative agent, or from a permanent committee as defined in KRS 121.015; increase the time period during which a contribution may be returned from fourteen days to thirty days; amend KRS 6.811 to prohibit a legislative agent or employer from offering or giving anything of value to a candidate for the General Assembly or to the candidate's spouse or child; prohibit an employer of a legislative agent from making a campaign contribution to a legislator, candidate, or campaign committee for a legislator or candidate during a regular session of the General Assembly; delete the provision allowing each legislative agent and his employer to spend up to $100 annually on food and beverages for each legislator and his immediate family; prohibit an employer of a legislative agent from knowingly employing, appointing, or retaining an immediate family member of a legislator as a legislative agent; amend KRS 6.821, to delete requirement for a representative of an organized association, coalition, or public interest entity to file a statement of expenditures; require an organized association, coalition, or public interest entity that is an employer to identify the source of the entity or association's funds and financial resources; require an employer or legislative agent to report on the costs of admittance or attendance, lodging, or other expenses for in-state events conducted or approved under KRS 6.611; make various changes in the information required in a legislative agent's statement of expenditures; make various additional changes throughout the Code, to conform. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee HB 397 (BR 990) - M. Cherry, D. Graham, E. Ballard, L. Clark, H. Collins, R. Damron, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Keene, F. Nesler, D. Pasley, R. Rand, A. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to executive branch employees and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 18A.005 to define "qualifying" and making technical corrections; amend KRS 11A.010 to define "executive officer", change the definition of "officer" to include executive officers, and include nonelected Personnel Board members under the definition of "public servant"; amend KRS 18A.030 to require the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to propose selection method changes to the board for approval or denial and set time frame for board to approve or reject the proposed change; amend KRS 18A.037 and 18A.040 to change commissioner to secretary; amend KRS 18A.045 to increase the number of Personnel Board members from seven to nine and require the two new board members be elected by vote of classified employees; amend KRS 18A.050 to require that in the election cycle beginning June, 2006, that four board members be elected by vote of classified employees and limit a classified employees to only being eligible to serve for three successive four-year terms; amend KRS 18A.0551 to increase the number of classified candidates which classified employees may vote for on the ballot and specify that the 4 candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be declared the successful candidates; amend KRS 18A.075 to require the annual report of the Personnel Board be sent to the co-chairs of the Interim Joint Committee on State Government prior to October 1 and specify what the report shall include; require the Personnel Board to consider all proposed selection method change requests from the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet and specify that no selection method change shall occur without final approval of the board; amend 18A.0751 to require the board to provide guidelines for dispute resolution for employees that attempt to resolve any work-related complaint or penalization; set out the two distinct methods as 1) the employee may seek resolution through an interagency mediation process, if not satisfied the employee may proceed to an employee peer review committee, if still not satisfied the employee may appeal the decision of the peer review committee within thirty (30) days to the board; or 2) the employee may file a grievance, and may appeal the appointing authority's decision concerning the grievance to the board; amend KRS 18A.095 to allow an appointing authority to suspend an employee, with pay, from the time that the employee has received an intent to dismiss letter and prior to the agency's final action, allow an employee to resolve any work-related complaint or penalization by choosing from two distinct methods: 1) the employee may seek resolution through an interagency mediation process, if not satisfied the employee may proceed to an employee peer review committee, if still not satisfied the employee may appeal the decision of the peer review committee within thirty (30) days to the board; or 2) the employee may file a grievance, and may appeal the appointing authority's decision concerning the grievance to the board; conforming amendments; amend KRS 18A.111 to require former unclassified employees to serve an initial probationary period of twelve (12) months if the employee is appointed to a position in the classified service, unless he or she has prior status within the system or had been separated from his or her unclassified position at least one hundred eighty (180) days; amend KRS 18A.140 decriminalize most activities required by KRS Chapter 18A, keep only failure to allow a state employee access to their records, using state materials by merit employees running for the Personnel Board, and merit employees performing prohibited political activities as misdemeanors; make it a Class D felony to: 1) appoint, promote, or dismiss a merit employee for political reasons, 2) use of official influence to do so, 3) require political payments from merit employees, or 4) to conspire to do any prohibited activities which are felonies; amend KRS 18A.195 to prohibit officers or executive officers from receiving any compensatory leave block payments except for the two hundred forty (240) hours allowable upon separation from service; amend KRS 61.103 to allow an employee to seek court action for injunctive relief or punitive damages, or both, and attorney's fees with ninety (90) days after the violation occurred the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to conduct a feasibility study on performing background and reference checks on all executive branch applicants and report to the co-chairs of the Interim Joint Committee on State Government prior to November 1, 2006; EMERGENCY. HB 397 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, D. Ford) - Amend KRS 18A.100 to change the Circuit Court to which an appeal from a final order of the Personnel Board may be made. HFA (2, D. Ford) - Amend KRS 18A.095 to require that Personnel Board hearings be held in the county in which the employee resides. HFA (3, M. Cherry) - Remove nonelected members of the Personnel Board from inclusion in the definition of a "public servant"; amend the definition of "executive officer" under the Executive Branch Ethics Code; prohibit Personnel Board members from excepting gifts, receiving a benefit under a contract or agreement, or failing to inform other board members of any direct or indirect conflict of interest in matters before the board; restore the requirement top follow the procedures in KRS 18A110(7)(j) before a classified employee may request mediation or file a grievance concerning the employee's evaluation. HFA (4, J. Hoover) - Remove Section 15 of the bill to maintain the current penalty provisions for violations of KRS Chapter 18A provisions. HFA (5, J. Barrows) - Amend Section 15 of the bill to increase the period of time which a public employees may file and bring an action against their former employer for wrongful dismissal from ninety days to one year of the occurrence of the alleged violation. HFA (6, J. Hoover) - Require the secretary of the Personnel Cabinet to conduct a review of all merit hires and make a determination on whether political influence was a determining factor in the employee's hiring; require that if political influence was a determining factor in the employee's hiring, the employee shall be terminated. HFA (7, J. Barrows) - Amend Section 15 of the bill to increase the period of time from 90 days to 1 year in which a public employee may file an action against his or her former employer for wrongful dismissal; provide clarification on relief to be sought by the employee. HFA (8, B. DeWeese) - Amend Section 2 of the bill to define an "agency" as every state office, cabinet, department, board, commission, public corporation, or authority in the executive branch of state government except for those employees serving on advisory committees established for the purpose of providing advice and making recommendations to the agency and having no statutory decision-making authority; amend the definition of "executive officer" to provide that the person perform decision-making, policy-making, personnel, or discretionary duties in the executive branch. HFA (9, J. Barrows) - Amend Section 15 of the bill to set a three-year statute of limitations for criminal prosecution for violations of the prohibited political activity provisions by executive branch employees. HFA (10, J. Barrows) - Amend Section 15 of the bill to change the punishment for violations of the political activity provisions to be a misdemeanor instead of a Class D felony; specify that upon conviction the violator may be jailed for up to twenty-four months and may be assessed a fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars; provide a statute of limitations of three years for violations of the political activity provisions for executive branch state employees. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to State Government (H); posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 26-floor amendment (1) filed Jan 31-floor amendments (2) and (3) filed Feb 7-floor amendments (4) and (5) filed Feb 8-floor amendment (6) filed Feb 17-floor amendment (7) filed Feb 21-floor amendment (8) filed Feb 22-floor amendment (9) filed Mar 13-floor amendment (10) filed HB 398 (BR 1483) - R. Adams AN ACT relating to the definition of farmland for purposes of hunting. Amend KRS 150.170 to define farmland for purposes of hunting and trapping as 10 acres or more and provide that owners and family can hunt during open season without a hunting license; provide that tenants and their family residing on the farm may also hunt during open season without a hunting license. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 26-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 3-3rd reading, passed 92-0 Feb 6-received in Senate Feb 8-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 399/LM (BR 1248) - J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, D. Owens, T. Riner, J. Wayne, R. Weston AN ACT relating to wage discrimination. Amend KRS 337.423 to prohibit sex-based wage discrimination on jobs of comparable worth; define "comparable worth" as the value of work based on skill, effort and responsibility, delete exemption of employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2007. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 72-22 Mar 2-received in Senate Mar 6-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 24-reassigned to State and Local Government (S) HB 400 (BR 1149) - R. Webb, H. Moberly Jr, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Crenshaw, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, M. Marzian, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, R. Rand, J. Richards, A. Smith, K. Stein, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to government contracts. Define the terms "contract," "job," "not-to-exceed amount," "proof of necessity," and "public notice" as used in KRS 45A.690 to 45A.725; limit the use of memoranda of agreement to agreements between governmental bodies; require Medicaid management contracts to be included in the definitions of memoranda of agreement and personal service contracts; expand the definition of personal service contract to include the administration of any state program; expand approval requirement of Government Contract Committee for any agreement with any element of service, including combinations of commodity and service purchases; require evidence of cost of using state employees to perform service, and monitoring plan for contracts and personal service contracts over $40,000, on the proof of necessity form; require requests for proposals for personal service contracts to include price as an evaluation factor; limit award of personal service contracts to responsible offerors as determined by the contractor assessment rating scale; require negotiations for price in personal service contracts to be based on the price submitted by the offeror; prohibit payment on a contract, personal service contract, or memorandum of agreement before consideration by the committee; require the head of the contracting body in addition to the secretary of finance and administration to override a negative committee decision before payment can be made; provide the definition of governmental emergency; require the head of the contracting body, in addition to the secretary of finance and administration, to authorize a governmental emergency; allow the committee to audit previously approved contracts, personal service contracts, and memoranda of agreement after a committee vote; require the committee to develop a methodology for identifying those contracts, personal service contracts, and memoranda of agreement to audit; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to provide the committee and its staff with access to the cabinet's procurement database, with searchabilty and sorting capability, by July 1, 2007. Beginning in October 2008, require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to provide reports to the committee for all contracts, personal service contracts, and memoranda of agreement, for the previous fiscal year; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to establish a Web site for the purpose of providing public information on contract and personal service contract awards and renewals; prohibit a contracting body from entering into or using a contract, personal service contract, or memorandum of agreement in which it was not an original party; prohibit the amendment or modification of a contract or personal service contract for more than ten percent (10%) of the original price or work; require that the Attorney General have the right of first refusal for all legal personal service contracts; prohibit a contracting body from entering into a legal services contract for the same or similar legal service contract that the Attorney General has determined will be performed by the Office of the Attorney General; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to associate payments to specific contracts, personal service contracts, and memoranda of agreement within sixty (60) days after the effective date of this Act, and require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations relating to the association requirement. Require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations relating to travel reimbursement for contract and personal service contract vendors; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to establish and maintain a procurement training program; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations clarifying the independent contractor status of contract workers; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to develop a contractor assessment rating scale, and require all governmental bodies to rate the performance of all contractors and to use the rating scale to determine whether a contractor is a responsible bidder or offeror under KRS 45A.080, 45A.085, and 45A.095; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to provide training on contractor monitoring, to annually review the monitoring practices of all governmental bodies, and to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out the monitoring requirements; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to maintain records on all contracts where a determination of emergency, sole source, or not feasible to bid has been made, and to document justification for the exemption; require the Finance and Administration Cabinet to report biennially to the committee concerning the exemption categories. Prohibit approval of a contract for which a sole source, nonfeasibility, or emergency exemption has been approved from being renewed more than two (2) consecutive times without being rebid; delete exemptions from the definition of privatization contract, and delete the term "services" from KRS 45A.550; redefine the process for approving a privatization contract. Amend KRS 45A.553 to reduce the evaluation threshold for privatization contracts from $500,000 to $300,000; amend KRS 45A.285 and 45A.290 to allow a protest to the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet of a contractor rating assessment. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived HB 401 (BR 1077) - H. Moberly Jr, Ji. Lee AN ACT relating to public employee health insurance. Amend KRS 18A.225 to establish the Public Employee Health Insurance Program, establish requirements for the program, permit the program to offer fully-insured plans and self-insured plans, establish requirements for plans, define terms; amend KRS 79.080 to make technical changes; amend KRS 61.702 to make technical changes; amend KRS 161.675 to make technical changes; Amend KRS 18A.2255 to establish new time-frames for secretary of Personnel Cabinet and Advisory committee of State Health Insurance Subscribers and make technical changes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 18A to allow the program to offer a high deductible health benefit plan and health savings account in accordance with federal law, require the program to offer a health reimbursement arrangement, require employer contributions for employees waiving coverage to be forwarded to health reimbursement arrangement, require program to pay all administrative fees associated with offering health reimbursement arrangements and health savings accounts to public employees, require premiums to be based on the experience of the entire group covered under program, require program to offer flexible spending arrangements; create a new section of KRS Chapter 18A to establish a Public Employee Health Insurance Trust Fund to provide funds to pay medical claims and other expenses for public employees covered under self-insured plan offered by program, establish requirements for trust fund; require Personnel Cabinet and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to conduct study regarding adverse selection in the program and report findings; repeal KRS 18A.2251 and 304.17A-290. HB 401 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; allow fully insured plan to contain provisions approved by executive director of insurance, whether otherwise permitted by KRS Chapter 304; delete requirements that contracts be approved by Government Contracts Review Committee; require contracts to be reviewed by Government Contracts Review Committee; delete requirement that all employees be notified of formulary change; require all impacted employees and Kentucky Group Health Insurance Board to be notified fifteen (15) days before implementation of any formulary change; require insurers offering fully insured plan to employees to notify Personnel Cabinet of any formulary changes fifteen (15) days before implementation of change; require self-insured plan to include mail-order drug option; require the net cost to plans for maintenance drugs dispensed by mail order not to exceed net cost to plans for same drug dispensed by retail pharmacy; amend KRS 18A.225 to delete language allowing retirees whose former employers insure their active employees outside public employee health insurance program to be rated differently; allow public employees to appeal formulary changes; delete requirement that out of state network comply with KRS 304.17A-515; clarify the amount of employer contribution for the health reimbursement arrangement; clarify requirements for administrative fees for health reimbursement arrangements and health savings accounts; require semi-annual reporting on the program's out-of-state provider network and in-state provider network; allow for both quarterly and semi-annual reporting; make technical changes HFA (1, J. Lee) - Amend to clarify duties of the Government Contract Review Committee; require Public Employee Health Insurance Program's self-insured plan to comply with KRS 304.17A-270 and KRS 304.17A-171; clarify contract and reporting requirements; make technical corrections. HFA (2, J. Lee) - Amend to clarify that contracts are reviewed by the Government Contract Review Committee; require Public Employee Health Insurance Program's self-insured plan to comply with KRS 304.17A-270, 304.17A-171, 304.17A-700 to 304.17A-730, KRS 205.593, 304.14-135, and 304.99-123; clarify contract and reporting requirements; make technical corrections. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 14-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 15-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 21-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) Feb 22-received in Senate Feb 24-to State and Local Government (S) HB 402 (BR 1537) - B. Smith, R. Nelson, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to death benefits for police and firefighters in cities of the second and third class. Amend KRS 95.570 to authorize pension boards in cities of the 3rd class to pay a death benefit to surviving spouses or families of up to $10,000; permit such cities to purchase group life insurance to assist in the payment of such benefits; amend KRS 95.865 to authorize pension boards in cities of the 2nd class to pay a death benefit to surviving spouses or families of up to $10,000 for service as prescribed; permit such cities to purchase group life insurance to assist in the payment of such benefits. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Local Government (H) Feb 3-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Feb 24-received in Senate Feb 28-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 403/FN (BR 1351) - H. Moberly Jr AN ACT relating to revenue and taxation and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 131.183 to provide for interest for overpayments of the taxes collected by the Department of Revenue under KRS 160.613 and 160.614; create a new section of KRS Chapter 136 to provide a credit against the tax imposed by KRS 136.616 for taxes paid in other states; amend KRS 136.602 to clarify sourcing provisions relating to satellite broadcast and wireless cable service; amend KRS 136.616 to clarify sourcing provisions; amend KRS 136.650 to clarify language relating to certification of local collections; amend KRS 136.990 to establish a penalty for violation of KRS 136.616(3); amend KRS 138.130 to clarify that the definition of "other tobacco products" includes dry snuff; amend KRS 138.450, 138.460, 138.464, 138.465, and 138.470 to clarify provisions relating to the titling of motor vehicles; amend KRS 141.0205 to correct a citation; amend KRS 141.042 to establish a safe harbor for estimated payments; amend KRS 141.200 to clarify definitions; amend KRS 141.205 to correct a drafting error in 05 HB 272; amend KRS 141.420 to provide for the pass through of the credit through multiple corporate layers to the individual owner; provide that the credit shall not be available if the corporation has not paid its taxes; amend KRS 141.990 to establish a safe harbor for payments; amend KRS 160.6152 to allow school districts in the same county to enter into an agreement to allocate utility gross receipts tax revenues; amend KRS 160.6156 to clarify refund provisions; amend KRS 160.615, 160.6153, 160.6154, 160.6155, and 160.6158 to make technical corrections; repeal KRS 141.012; provide for effective dates; EMERGENCY. HB 403 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, H. Moberly Jr) - Amend proposed penalty for provider violations of KRS 136.616(3) from a billing cycle basis to a monthly basis. SCS/FN - Retain all provisions of HB 403/GA; clarify the allowance of certain credits; allow certain disregarded entities to file a return with their parent entity. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Jan 20-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 26-floor amendment (1) filed Jan 30-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with floor amendment (1) Jan 31-received in Senate Feb 2-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (S); reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15; 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 16-received in House; to Rules (H) Feb 21-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute Feb 22-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 98-0 Feb 23-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 6-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 6) Introduced Jan. 19, 2006 HB 2 (BR 1562) - M. Marzian, L. Clark, R. Adams, E. Ballard, C. Belcher, T. Burch, M. Cherry, H. Collins, J. Crenshaw, R. Damron, D. Graham, J. Gray, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, T. McKee, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, R. Rand, J. Richards, S. Riggs, A. Simpson, J. Stacy, K. Stein, T. Thompson, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to boards and commissions. Amend KRS 12.070 to allow the Governor, when appointments to boards and commissions are made from lists submitted to him, to appoint a male or female so as to achieve as much gender equity as possible. HB 2 - AMENDMENTS HFA (2, J. Hoover) - Amend to state that this Act shall be known as the Jerry Lundergan Rehabilitation Act of 2006. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 2-floor amendment (2) filed ; 3rd reading, passed 91-6 Feb 3-received in Senate Feb 7-to State and Local Government (S) HB 3/LM/CI (BR 1509) - J. Jenkins, R. Damron, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lynn, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, J. Stacy, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, J. Vincent, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to sex offenses and the punishment thereof. Amend KRS 17.500, relating to sex crime definitions, to add definitions of "homeless," "mental abnormality," "residence," and "sexually violent offense"; add additional offenses to the definition of sex crimes; amend KRS 17.510, relating to the sex offender registration system, to require registration with the local probation and parole office; require a new fingerprint card and photograph of the registrant each year; require sex offenders convicted in another country to register; require sex offender who changes residence to notify probation and parole within five days of relocation; specify that out of state sex offender is presumed to know the duties required by the Commonwealth; require registrant who lives on a boat or a mobile home to supply additional information relating to the make, model, and other information about boats or mobile homes; require registrant who is homeless to reregister every 14 days until residency is obtained; increase penalty for second or subsequent offense for registration violation to a Class C felony; amend KRS 17.520, relating to registrants registering for a period of time upon being released by the court, to include persons adjudicated guilty; require registrants to register for 20 years following confinement or 20 years following the maximum discharge date; amend KRS 17.580, relating to availability of information on the Web site, so that it includes all registrants and so that people out-of-state can also access this information; create new section of Chapter 65 to specify responsibilities for enforcing, investigating, and prosecuting violations of the provisions of sex offender registration laws; specify that it is the intent of the General Assembly to occupy the entire field of legislation relating to violent offenses and sex crimes; amend KRS 160.151 requiring a national and state criminal background check; add definition of "contractor"; amend KRS 160.380, relating to school employees, to define contractor; provide that superintendents may require background checks of contractors, volunteers, or visitors; create new section of chapter 164 to require all initial hires to have a background check; amend KRS 186.412, relating to license applications, to require that all operator licenses shall include a statement of whether the person is a sex offender who is required to register and must be signed, dated, and sworn to before the clerk in which the applicant is swearing that all information is true and complete with no omitted material; amend KRS 196.280, relating to notification of release of person from penitentiary, juvenile detention facility, regional jail, or county jail, to include youth development center, clinical treatment facility, residential treatment facility, community-based facility, boarding home, and group home; create new section of Chapter 197 to provide that any statement made by sex offenders during treatment cannot be admissible against the person in any criminal proceeding; provide that any statement made which indicates a child being or about to be abused should be reported; amend KRS 413.249, relating to actions relating to childhood sexual abuse or childhood sexual assault, to say that a civil action for recovery of damages shall not be subjected to a period of limitation and may be commenced at any time; amend KRS 431.005 to say that a peace officer may arrest a person without a warrant but must have probable cause to believe that the person is a sex offender who has neglected to comply with the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry requirements, based on information received from the Law Information Network of Kentucky; define "peace officer" as a certified peace officer; amend KRS 431.517, relating to authorizations for home incarceration as a form of pretrial release, to add various provisions for pretrial release; amend KRS 431.520 to require the court to consider electronic monitoring and home incarceration and to take steps to prevent the person from committing any crime while released; amend KRS 439.265, relating to sex crime procedures, to omit not suspending a sentence if a defendant has been convicted of an offense or criminal attempt to commit any; amend KRS 439.3401, relating to parole for violent offenders, to define what a "violent offender" means; amend KRS 441.046, relating to fingerprinting of persons in adult or juvenile detention facilities, to require fingerprinting of arrested persons prior to the person's release from custody and to require that these fingerprints be transmitted to the Kentucky State Police for review; specify procedure when a jailer fails to comply; create new section of Chapter 510 relating to sexual offenses to add that testimonies of a witness or victim who is 18 years old shall be preserved under seal; require prosecution and defense to return sealed copies at the end of the case; amend KRS 510.010, relating to sex crime definitions, to change definitions of "foreign object"; amend KRS 510.020, relating to lack of consent, to add that a person is incapable of consent when he or she is under governmental custody, or on probation or on parole; amend KRS 510.060, relating to rape in the third degree, to include the use of authority to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor; amend KRS 510.090,relating to sodomy in the third degree, to include the use of authority to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor; amend KRS 510.110, relating to sexual abuse in the first degree, to include Class A felony if victim is less than 12 years old; amend KRS 510.120, relating to sexual abuse in the second degree, to include the use of authority to subject a minor to sexual contact; create a new section of Chapter 519 relating to obstruction of public administration, to include an explanation of tampering with a prisoner monitoring device which is a Class D felony; amend KRS 520.110, relating to custody offenses, to include the use of affirmative action; amend KRS 520.120, relating to hindering prosecution or apprehension in the first degree, to include rendering assistance to another; amend KRS 530.020, relating to incest, to include Class A, B, and C felonies; amend KRS 530.064, relating to unlawful transactions with a minor in the first degree, to include illegal controlled substance activity; amend KRS 531.335, relating to possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, to omit Class A and D felonies; amend KRS 531.340, relating to distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, to add she and her; require Class C felony for subsequent offenses; amend KRS 532.025, to include sexual abuse in the first degree; require aggravating circumstances to include murder against a child less than 12 years of age; amend KRS 532.043, relating to requirements of conditional discharge for certain felonies, to add provisions regarding minors and felony offenses; require five years instead of three years for conditional discharge; amend KRS 532.080, relating to persistent felony offender sentencing, to include one or more felony sex crimes and one or more felonies under first degree offense and have life without parole for 25 years; amend KRS 532.110, relating to concurrent and consecutive terms of imprisonment ,to include sentence violators with two or more sexual offenses involving two or more victims; amend KRS 533.030 to include relocating expenses for safety; amend KRS 533.250, relating to pretrial diversion program in each judicial circuit, to make a person ineligible who has committed a sex crime; amend KRS 605.090, relating to alternative treatment for committed children, to include disclosing and sharing information for protecting any child; amend various sections to make technical corrections. HB 3 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM/CI - Amend KRS 17.165, relating to criminal record checks for child care workers, to define "sex crime"; amend KRS 17.170, relating to DNA samples, to include youthful offenders; amend KRS 17.495, relating to sex offenders living within 1,000 of restricted areas, to measure the distance from property line to property line; establish a duty to determine the property distance; require registrants to move if a new facility is opened; establish criminal penalties; amend KRS 17.500 to define "approved provider," "sexual offender," "board," and "victim"; delete definitions of "homeless," "mental abnormality," and "sexually violent offense"; amend KRS 17.510, relating to the sex offender registration system, to delete requirement to register a mobile residence; delete special registration requirements for the homeless; require that an offender must "knowingly" violate the registration requirements; amend KRS 17.520, relating to the period of registration, to delete all "adjudicated guilty" references from lifetime registration; amend KRS 17.580, relating to the online sex offender registry, to allow local law enforcement agencies to provide personal notification and provide the same warning that appears on the Web site; create a new section of KRS 17.500 to 17.580 to prohibit the making of a false statement to a law enforcement official regarding a noncompliant registrant; prohibit harboring of a registered sex offender; set criminal penalties; amend the creation of a new section of KRS Chapter 65, relating to preemption of local laws regarding violent and sexual offenders, to establish that any local ordinance, resolution, or rule relating to such offenders be null and void upon the effective date of this Act; amend KRS 160.151, relating to criminal record checks for school employees, to delete references to "adjudicated guilty"; amend KRS 160.380, relating to school employees, to delete references to "adjudicated guilty"; amend the creation of a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require postsecondary education institutions to ask applicants to disclose their criminal history; allow each institution to determine which positions require a criminal record check; establish that conviction of a sex offense shall bar employment; delete amendments to KRS 186.412, relating to driver's licenses; amend KRS 196.280, notification of release from penitentiaries, to limit notification to youthful offenders; amend KRS 197.010 to add the definitions of "eligible sex offender," and "sexual offender"; delete the creation of a new section of KRS Chapter 197; amend KRS 197.440, relating to privileged communication, to specify that KRS 620.030 does not apply to this section; delete amendments to KRS 413.249, action relating to childhood sexual abuse; delete amendments to KRS 431.517, relating to home incarceration; create a new section of KRS Chapter 439 to require probation and parole officers to be trained in the requirements of sex offender laws and to register sex offenders and answer their questions; require the Justice Cabinet to provide copies of documents needed to register sex offenders to each probation and parole office; amend KRS 439.265, relating to shock probation, to restore subsection (5) with the addition of KRS 530.064(1)(a); delete new section of KRS Chapter 510, relating to minor witnesses; delete amendments to KRS 510.010, relating to foreign objects; amend KRS 510.060, relating to rape in the second degree, to include a person in a position of authority or special trust who engages in sexual intercourse with a minor under the age of 16; amend KRS 510.090, relating to sodomy in the third degree, to include a person in a position of authority or special trust who engages in sexual intercourse with a minor under the age 16; amend KRS 510.110, relating to sex abuse in the first degree, to establish that when a victim is younger than 12, the offense is a Class C felony; amend KRS 510.120, relating to sexual abuse in the second degree, to include a person in a position of authority or special trust who engages in sexual intercourse with a minor under the age of 16; amend KRS 510.155, relating to the procuring of minors via an electronic communications device, to include cellular telephones as a communications system; broaden the offense to include any activity that would violate KRS 510.060, 510.090, 529.030, or KRS Chapter 531; amend the creation of new KRS Chapter 519, relating to tampering with prisoner monitoring devices, to add "intentionally" to the offense; delete amendments to KRS 532.025, relating to the death penalty; amend KRS 532.043, relating to conditional discharge, to add KRS 530.064(1)(a) only; amend KRS 533.250, relating to pretrial diversion, to specify that those on diversion on the effective date of this Act may remain on diversion; amend KRS 620.090, relating to temporary custody orders, to specify that no child shall be placed in a home with a child who has been committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice for commission of a sex crime; amend KRS 620.230, relating to case permanency plans, to specify that no child shall be placed in a home with a child who has been committed to the Department of Juvenile Justice for commission of a sex crime; create a new section of KRS Chapter 635 to establish that communications made in the application for or in the course of a child sexual offender's diagnosis and treatment be privileged; amend KRS 635.515, relating to treatment of juvenile sex offenders, to allow the three-year time limit for treatment to be extended by one additional year by the sentencing court upon option of the Department of Juvenile Justice; amend various other statutes to conform. HCA (1/Title, G. Lindsay) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, S. Lee) - Amend KRS 610.120, relating to juvenile proceedings, to require 10 days prior notice of certain motion hearings; amend KRS 610.320, 610.340, and 610.345 relating to access to juvenile court records to make juvenile records accessible to peace officer, public officer, public employee, and the public. HFA (2, S. Lee) - Amend KRS 610.340 to provide peace officers and certain public employees access to juvenile court records. HFA (3, M. Weaver) - Include amendment to KRS 17.167 to prohibit fire departments, licensed ambulance services, or rescue squads from employing persons listed on the sex offender registry. SCS/LM/CI - Create new section and amend various sections of the juvenile code to require court clerks to keep separate record books of specified offenses; provide peace officers access to juvenile court records; provide that postsecondary education institutions shall obtain criminal background investigations of new employees and may obtain criminal background investigations on contractors, visitors, and volunteers; make technical corrections. SFA (1, E. Scorsone) - Amendment KRS 610.340; add provision prohibiting law enforcement officer from making juvenile information public; restrict information to official use only. SFA (2, E. Scorsone) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 610.340 to add provision prohibiting law officers from making juvenile information public; restrict information to official use only. SFA (3, R. Stivers II) - Prohibit placement of a dependent, neglected, or abused child with a child committed for the commission of sex crimes unless the sexually offending child is kept segregated. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Judiciary (H) Feb 21-posting waived; posted in committee Feb 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 27-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 28-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) ruled out of order ; floor amendment (2) rejected ; passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 1-received in Senate Mar 3-to Judiciary (S) Mar 8-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 17-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 21-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 22-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 23-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) ; received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) for Friday, March 24, 2006; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) ; passed 93-0 Apr 10-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 18-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 182) HB 404 (BR 1401) - B. Yonts, D. Pasley AN ACT relating to coal miners. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 351 to establish a mandatory drug and alcohol testing program for coal miners; stipulate conditions when miners will be subject to drug and alcohol testing; establish return-to-work procedures for nonprobationary employees; allow positive results on drug or alcohol tests to be grounds for termination; require employers to provide treatment to nonprobationary miners who test positive for drugs or alcohol; require the commissioner of the Department for Natural Resources to promulgate administrative regulations; require that miners test negative for drugs and alcohol on pre-employment testing before commencing work; stipulate the controlled substances to be tested for; establish certification requirements for laboratories and cutoff concentrations; require employers to inform miners of the mandatory drug and alcohol testing program; provide for post-accident testing of miners in the immediate vicinity of an accident; prohibit any person from altering an accident scene; require miners to pay for return-to-work testing and retesting; require employers to immediately remove from duty or terminate an employee who tests positive for drugs or alcohol; establish recordkeeping requirements and confidentiality requirements; prohibit a miner or employer from adulterating a specimen or disregarding a result; provide for retesting at the miners expense if aggrieved; establish right of appeal procedures; allow the commissioner to suspend or revoke licenses or mine certifications for failure to comply with the law; amend KRS 351.090 to provide monthly inspections; amend KRS 351.101 to list impairment from drugs and alcohol as a recognized reason for death or injury of miners and express that a mandatory drug and alcohol testing program can reduce injuries; amend KRS 351.102 to prohibit a person performing mining duties unless the person has tested negative for drugs and alcohol or has completed return to duty requirements and to require information be provided to applicants seeking mine certifications; amend KRS 351.140 to provide for monthly inspections; amend KRS 351.170 to require licensees to maintain information about the number of miners that test positive for drugs and alcohol; amend KRS 351.193 to provide a right of appeal in the instance that a miner is discriminated against or terminated for exercise of right to refuse to work in unsafe conditions; amend KRS 352.210 to make unlawful for a person to enter mine property while intoxicated or under the influence of controlled substances; allow an employer or operator to require a miner to submit for a drug and alcohol test under reasonable suspicion. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 27-posted in committee HB 405 (BR 1409) - J. Gray AN ACT relating to subdivision road districts. Amend KRS 179.705 to limit the amounts of revenue on lots in a subdivision road district; amend KRS 179.720 to raise the tax in a subdivision road district from $0.10 per $100 assessed valuation to $0.50 per $100 assessed valuation and allow the trustees of a subdivision road district to levy either that tax or an annual flat fee of $500 on each lot in the subdivision road district. HB 405 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of bill; remove language permitting the levy of a fee of $500 on each lot in the subdivision. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Local Government (H) Feb 22-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 63-28 with Committee Substitute Mar 17-received in Senate Mar 21-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 406 (BR 1286) - J. Vincent, S. Baugh, L. Napier AN ACT relating to advertisements for adult oriented businesses aired on local cable television channels. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 231 to prohibit ads for adult oriented businesses on local cable television channels between 6. a.m. and 10 p.m. HB 406 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete previous provisions of the bill in their entirety and replace with a section creating a new section of KRS Chapter 421 to prohibit the publication of the identity, image, or voice of child witnesses in criminal cases. HCA (1/Title, G. Lindsay) - Make title amendment. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Judiciary (H) Jan 25-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 407/LM/CI (BR 1532) - S. Baugh, J. Jenkins, L. Napier, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 510 to prohibit sexual intercourse, deviate sexual intercourse, or sexual contact by certain criminal justice employees with a prisoner or inmate; amend KRS 510.020 and 510.120 to conform. HB 407 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, G. Lindsay) - Add Department of Juvenile Justice employees as persons who are prohibited from having sexual intercourse, deviate sexual intercourse, or sexual contact with persons under the control of the Department of Juvenile Justice; add probationers and parolees as persons against whom sexual conduct is prohibited by certain criminal justice employees. HFA (2, R. Webb) - Insert provision amending KRS 439.3405 to require crime victim and prosecutorial notice for medical parole hearings. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Judiciary (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 24-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 7-floor amendment (2) filed Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Judiciary (S) HB 408 (BR 1503) - J. Gooch Jr AN ACT relating to asbestos. Amend KRS 224.20-300 to transfer administrative control of the Asbestos Emergency Response Act, called AHERA, from the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, to the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet. HB 408 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions of HB 408 and add new section to amend KRS 224.01-526 to provide that a covenant not to sue shall preclude any suit or claim by the commonwealth for prosecution of civil or administrative enforcement action against the applicant for failure to perform remediation under KRS 224.01-400, 224.01-405, any administrative regulations promulgated under these statutes, or the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act as amended, 42 U.S.C. sec. 9601 et seq., for injunctive relief, lien assertion, reimbursement of costs, or civil penalties imposed under KRS 224.99-010 for failure to perform remediation under KRS 224.01-400 or 224.01-405 and any administrative regulations promulgated under these statutes; provide the issuance of a covenant not to sue for a brownfield site, as defined in 42 U. S. C. sec. 9601(3(), shall preclude any suit or claim under state law to compel the performance of remediation in excess of that required in the approved corrective action plan; provide that the act shall not limit appeals of final cabinet orders and determinations, actions against the cabinet to compel compliance with the terms of the corrective action plan, or the availability of remedies to persons, other than the cabinet for injury. SCA (1/Title, R. Leeper) - Make title amendment. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 26-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 2-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Feb 3-received in Senate Feb 7-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 36-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 10-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 23-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; passed 98-0 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 125) HB 409 (BR 1519) - T. Edmonds, M. Rader AN ACT relating to senior/disabled combination hunting and fishing licenses. Amend KRS 150.175 to provide that a person declared 100% disabled by a private company or corporate retirement program be eligible for a senior/disabled combination hunting and fishing license. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) HB 410 (BR 1533) - G. Lindsay, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Rules of Evidence. Create a new Kentucky Rule Of Evidence to allow govern evidence concerning habit and routine practice; amend KRE 407 to modify evidentiary standards relating to subsequent remedial measures; amend KRE 504 to modify evidentiary standards relating to the husband-wife privilege. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Judiciary (H) Jan 25-posted in committee HB 411 (BR 1347) - A. Wuchner, P. Marcotte, D. Osborne AN ACT relating to growth districts. Amend KRS 157.621 to provide that a district that has levied the growth nickel under this section for new facilities shall receive state matching funds for debt service if the district has experienced student growth over the preceding three years that averages 375 or more students in average daily attendance; require that a district must have levied a minimum 15 cents equivalent tax rate to debt service, new facilities, or major renovation of existing school facilities to qualify for the matching funds. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Education (H) Jan 30-reassigned to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 412/LM/CI (BR 1081) - J. Fischer, J. Carr, C. Embry Jr AN ACT relating to the cloning of humans. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 436 to prohibit the cloning of human beings; define "human cloning," "asexual reproduction," and "somatic cell"; prohibit actual or attempted human cloning, and the shipping, receiving, or importing of a cloned human embryo or any product derived from a cloned human embryo; delineate the application of the new section to research activities; set civil and criminal penalties; name the Act the "Kentucky Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2006." Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Judiciary (H) HB 413 (BR 1415) - J. Fischer, W. Hall, J. Carr, S. Lee, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to human embryonic research. Amend KRS 311.800 to add a prohibition of use of public funds or public facility for nontherapeutic embryonic research that destroys an embryo or subjects an embryo to injury or death; define "human embryo" and "nontherapeutic research" for subsection. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Judiciary (H) HB 414 (BR 1423) - D. Pasley AN ACT relating to hunting and fishing licenses. Amend KRS 150.175 to provide that a short-term fishing license may be issued to a resident as well as a nonresident; delete hunting preserve license provisions. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 23-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 10-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 36-1; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 212) HB 415 (BR 1456) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife. Amend KRS 150.990 to allow treble damages for using prohibited substances and devices to kill fish. HB 415 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of HB 415; allow for treble damages for intentional fish kills, establish penalties for violations; exempt water utilities from treble damages. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 26-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 6-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 7-received in Senate Mar 9-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 416/LM (BR 1455) - T. McKee, D. Keene AN ACT relating to the crime of failure to return to custody. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 520 to create the criminal offense of failure to return to custody; set the penalty at a Class D felony; amend KRS 520.030 and 520.040, relating to escape, to conform. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Judiciary (H) HB 417 (BR 1547) - R. Webb AN ACT relating to motor vehicle operator's licenses. Amend KRS 186.412, regarding motor vehicle operator's licenses, to allow men who wish to change their name upon marriage to file an affidavit with the circuit clerk using the same process that is currently used by women to declare their last name upon marriage. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Transportation (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Jan 26-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 27-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 31-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 1, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 418 (BR 1417) - K. Upchurch AN ACT relating to health benefit plans. Amend KRS 304.17A-005 to add to the definition of "creditable coverage" and "excepted benefits," and to define "dependent," "employee benefit plan," "group health plan," and "participant"; amend KRS 304.17A-220 to clarify the pre-existing condition exclusion for members of a group health plan, including a requirement that the pre-existing condition be diagnosed and treated by a licensed medical professional; require notice requirements for the exclusion; define the method for calculation of creditable coverage for a pre-existing condition exclusion period; define "enrollment date," "first day of coverage," "late enrollee," "late enrollment," and "significant break in coverage"; exempt children from the pre-existing condition exclusion without a significant break in coverage; exempt children 30 days after adoption from the pre-existing condition exclusion without a significant break in coverage; prohibit imposing a pre-existing condition exclusion relating to a condition based solely on genetic information; require that a certificate of creditable coverage be provided without charge; add events qualifying for special enrollment in a group plan; allow 30 days for special enrollment of an employee or the employee's dependent after the specified event occurs; require an employer to provide employees with a notice of special enrollment rights when initially offered the opportunity to enroll; establish the requirements regarding creditable coverage; amend KRS 304.17A-230 to authorize the Office of Insurance to promulgate regulations; amend KRS 304.17A-096, 304.17A-430, 304.175-001, and 304.38A-010 to conform. HB 418 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; include an association plan in the definition of "individual market"; make technical change in Section 2(7)(a)1; add section 9 which amends KRS 304.17A-617 to allow a health insurer 10 days rather than 5 days in which to respond to the Office of Insurance concerning a request for a review of a coverage denial. HFA (1, K. Upchurch) - Make change to Section 2(2)(c) to provide that except for individuals who apply for coverage in the individual market, the period of any pre-existing condition exclusion that would otherwise apply to an individual may be reduced by the number of days of creditable coverage the individual has as of the effective date of coverage under the policy; make change to Section 9(3)(b) to change 10 days to 10 business days. SCA (1, T. Buford) - Create new sections of subtitles 17A, 17B, and 17C of KRS Chapter 304 to provide that a health insurer offering a health benefit plan, including Kentucky Access or a limited health service benefit plan, shall not impose a copayment or coinsurance amount for services rendered by a chiropractor, optometrist, osteopath, or podiatrist that is greater than copayments charged for services of a primary care provider for the same or similar condition. SFA (1, T. Shaughnessy) - Retain original provisions and add new sections to prohibit insurers, health benefit plans under Kentucky Access, and limited health benefit plans from imposing a greater copayment for services rendered by a chiropractor or optometrist than the copayment for the same service provided by a physician or osteopath. SFA (2, R. Roeding) - Create new sections of subtitles 17A, 17B and 17C of KRS Chapter 304 to provide that a health insurer offering a health benefit plan, including Kentucky Access or a limited health service benefit plan, shall not impose a copayment or coinsurance amount for services rendered by a chiropractor, optometrist, osteopath, or podiatrist that is greater than copayments charged for services of a primary care provider for the same or similar condition; provide that notwithstanding this amendment an insurer may offer one or more health benefit plans that contain deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments without any restriction or limitation thereon or without any limits on the level of reimbursement for contracted health care providers or non-contracted health care providers. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 14-posting waived Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 28-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 1-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 20-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006; floor amendment (2) filed ; 3rd reading; committee amendment (1) withdrawn ; passed 36-1 with floor amendment (1) Mar 23-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 24-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate floor amendment (1) Apr 10-House concurred in Senate floor amendment (1) ; passed 96-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 25-became law without Governor's signature HB 419/LM (BR 1476) - A. Simpson AN ACT relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages on election days. Amend KRS 119.215 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages after 12 noon; amend KRS 242.100 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages after 12 noon; amend KRS 244.290 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages after 12 noon; amend KRS 244.480 to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages after 12 noon. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Jan 24-posted in committee HB 420/LM (BR 884) - J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Nelson, D. Owens, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to workers' compensation. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 342 to create a rebuttable presumption that heart disease in a paid or volunteer firefighter is the result of his or her employment; specify the conditions under which the presumption shall apply. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 7-3rd reading, passed 88-7 Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to State and Local Government (S) HB 421 (BR 1370) - A. Arnold, K. Stein, J. Crenshaw, R. Damron, D. Ford, W. Hall, R. Nelson, T. Pullin, M. Rader, A. Simpson, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to insurance payments for firefighters permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty. Amend KRS 95A.070 to provide for an annual consumer price index increase to the payments paid to supplement life and health insurance to firefighters permanently and totally disabled in the line of duty. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 13-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Feb 14-received in Senate Feb 16-to State and Local Government (S) HB 422/FN (BR 1478) - H. Moberly Jr, Ji. Lee, D. Keene, S. Nunn, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, J. Richards, R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to economic development. Create new sections of Subtitle 20 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish a small business grant program to match Phase I grants from the federal Small Business Innovation and Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program; have program administered by the Department of Commercialization and Innovation for a Knowledge Based Economy, under authority of the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority; allow match grants of up to $100,000; provide application procedures; require business to be located in Kentucky; require grant to benefit Kentucky economy to be eligible; require grant recipient to report and account for expenditures; allow Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority to create a Phase II match grant program on similar terms and conditions. HB 422 - AMENDMENTS SCS (1) - Retain original provisions; create a new section of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to permit limited state participation in certain local tax increment financing arrangements; amend KRS 65.680 to include housing authorities and community redevelopment authorities as agencies eligible to be involved in a tax increment financing district; amend KRS 65.682 to encourage development by private enterprise; create a new section of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to permit a city or county which participates in a planning unit and meets specified conditions to establish a development area for community redevelopment; create a new section of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to establish various requirements on participating local governments; create a new section of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to establish additional requirements relative to planning and zoning and to specify the membership and other requirements for board members, administration, employees or members; create a new section of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to provide for service payment agreements; amend KRS 132.012 to conform; amend KRS 148.851, 148.855, and 139.536 to allow a "destination retail attraction" to receive the tourism sales tax credit; amend KRS 148.859 to revise requirements for various tourism development projects; .amend KRS 68.645, 132.010, and 132.027 to clarify the treatment of property subject to a local tax increment financing project relating to the provisions of House Bill 44; amend KRS 154.24-090 to allow an eligible company that locates a project adjoining a regional postsecondary education center to alternatively satisfy wage and benefits requirements and to require that the company compensate a minimum of 90 percent of full-time employees whose jobs were created as a result of the project with base hourly wages plus employee benefits equal to or greater than 200 percent of the federal minimum wage; amend KRS 132.200 and KRS 139.480 to exempt personal aircraft from local taxation and from the sales and use tax; amend KRS 65.490 and 65.493 to expand use of urban renewal agencies to cities of the second class and urban-county governments; amend KRS 45.3511 to allow a county that contains no incorporated area to submit two block grant applications per year, one as a county, and one as a city; create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to allow a sales tax exemption for certain coal-based power plants; amend KRS 103.200 and 103.2101 to expand availability of revenue bonds for city or county projects; provide grandfathering provisions for projects under prior law; provide effective dates. SCS (2) - Retain original provisions; create a new section of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to permit limited state participation in certain local tax increment financing arrangements; amend KRS 65.680 to include housing authorities and community redevelopment authorities as agencies eligible to be involved in a tax increment financing district; amend KRS 65.682 to encourage development by private enterprise; create a new section of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to permit a city or county which participates in a planning unit and meets specified conditions to establish a development area for community redevelopment; create a new section of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to establish various requirements on participating local governments; create a new section of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to establish additional requirements relative to planning and zoning and to specify the membership and other requirements for board members, administration, employees or members; create a new section of KRS 65.680 to 65.699 to provide for service payment agreements; amend KRS 132.012 to conform; create a new section of KRS 148.350 to 148.860 and amend KRS 139.536 to allow a "destination retail attraction" to receive the tourism attraction sales tax refund if the project receives final approval on or before June 30, 2008; amend KRS 148.859 to revise requirements for various tourism development projects; amend KRS 68.645, 132.010, and 132.027 to clarify the treatment of property subject to a local tax increment financing project relating to the provisions of House Bill 44; amend KRS 154.24-090 to allow an eligible company that locates a project adjoining a regional postsecondary education center and receives approval from the KEDFA prior to July 1, 2008 to alternatively satisfy wage and benefits requirements and to require that the company compensate a minimum of 90 percent of full-time employees whose jobs were created as a result of the project with base hourly wages plus employee benefits equal to or greater than 200 percent of the federal minimum wage; amend KRS 132.200 and KRS 139.480 to exempt personal aircraft from local taxation and from the sales and use tax; amend KRS 65.490 and 65.493 to expand use of urban renewal agencies to cities of the second class and urban-county governments; amend KRS 45.3511 to allow a county that contains no incorporated area to submit two block grant applications per year, one as a county, and one as a city; create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to allow a sales tax exemption for certain coal-based power plants; amend KRS 103.200 and 103.2101 to expand availability of revenue bonds for city or county projects; provide grandfathering provisions for projects under prior law; provide effective dates. SCA (1/Title, C. Borders) - Make title amendment. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Economic Development (H) Jan 25-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 22-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 24-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading, passed with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Apr 10-bill reconsidered (change PASSED status); returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S); reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading; Committee Substitute withdrawn; passed 32-4-1 with Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1-title) Apr 11-received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (1-title) Introduced Jan. 20, 2006 HB 423 (BR 1490) - A. Arnold AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 118.125, 118.165, 118A.060, and 83A.045 to require that signature for nomination papers not be solicited prior to the first Wednesday after the first Monday in November of the year preceding the year in which the office will appear on the ballot; amend KRS 118.227 to require the Secretary of State to certify any changes made to a slate of candidates to the appropriate county clerk, registry, and the State Board of Elections; amend KRS 118.405 to prohibit any candidate from filing for more than one office in a primary, general, or special election. HB 423 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original language and amend KRS 118.125, 118.165, 118.315,118A.060, and 83A.045 to prohibit signatures for nominations papers from being affixed on the documents to be filed prior to the first Wednesday after the first Monday in November of the year preceding the year in which the office will appear on the ballot. Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Jan 24-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to State and Local Government (S) HB 424 (BR 1481) - T. Kerr, A. Simpson AN ACT relating to the protection of personal identifiers in domestic relation cases. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 403 to provide in domestic relations cases in which the disclosure of a Social Security number is required, that the disclosure be made not in the text of a document in the public record of the case, but in a separate form to be stored in a separate, secure area; amend KRS 403.150, 403.160, 403.211, 407.5311, and 407.5602 to conform. HB 424 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Create a new section of KRS Chapter 403 to provide in domestic relations cases in which the disclosure of a personal identifier is required that the disclosure be made in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure; require the court clerk to allow certain parties access to the unredacted sealed copy; amend KRS 403.150, 403.160, 403.211, 407.5311, and 407.5602 to conform. HCA (1/Title, G. Lindsay) - Make title amendment. Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to Judiciary (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 16-received in Senate Mar 20-to Judiciary (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 126) HB 425/CI (BR 1589) - J. Richards AN ACT relating to state prisoners. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 197 to require the Department to levy a twenty-five cents transaction fee, not to exceed four dollars per month, on the transaction when a inmate accesses an inmate account; amend KRS 439.315 to increase the minimum felony probation or parole supervision fee to $25; amend KRS 532.050 to impose a fee for the preparation of a presentence investigation; amend KRS 533.030 to require at least a $20 fee for drug or alcohol tests for persons placed on parole or conditional discharge where that testing is ordered by the court. Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to Judiciary (H) Jan 26-reassigned to State Government (H) Jan 30-posted in committee; posting waived Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 17-3rd reading, passed 87-8 Feb 21-received in Senate Feb 23-to Judiciary (S) HB 426/LM (BR 1282) - J. Carr Feb 6-WITHDRAWN HB 427 (BR 1416) - K. Upchurch, J. Barrows AN ACT relating to the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction. Amend KRS 198B.030 to permit the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction to enter into agreements as well as contracts with the subdivisions and instrumentalities of the federal government and with instrumentalities of the state government; amend KRS 318.054 to require an applicant for renewal of a master or journeyman plumber's license to present evidence of the completion of continuing education requirements; require evidence of completion of continuing education requirement for reviving an expired license; amendments to KRS 318.054 EFFECTIVE July 1, 2007. HB 427 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 198B.030 to permit the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction to enter into agreements as well as contracts with the subdivisions and instrumentalities of the federal government and with instrumentalities of the state government; amend KRS 318.054 to require an applicant for renewal of a master or journeyman plumber's license to present evidence of the completion of continuing education requirements; require evidence of completion of continuing education requirement for reviving an expired license; require continuing education administrative regulations to be promulgated with the advice of the State Plumbing Code Committee; Section 2 effective July 1, 2007. Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to State Government (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 91-2 with Committee Substitute Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 167) HB 428 (BR 1575) - A. Simpson, D. Keene AN ACT relating to omitted tangible and intangible property taxes. Amend KRS 132.320 to require the Department of Revenue to provide a list to each county, school district, or other local taxing district identifying each individual taxpayer making a payment and the amount of each payment at the time that omitted property distributions are made to the local districts. Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee HB 429 (BR 1396) - C. Hoffman, C. Miller AN ACT relating to the acquisition of cemetery land. Amend KRS 416.210 to require burial associations to have local legislative approval prior to condemnation of land. Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 3-3rd reading, passed 93-0 Feb 6-received in Senate Feb 8-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 16-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 44) HB 430 (BR 1395) - C. Hoffman AN ACT relating to the powers of the fiscal court. Amend KRS 67.080, relating to the powers of the fiscal court, by deleting provisions for property valuation, condemnation, and purchase price determination. HB 430 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 67.080 to require a certified real property appraisal for all purchases of real property greater than $60,000.00; repeals certain requirements for purchase of real property. Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Mar 3-3rd reading, passed 90-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 6-received in Senate Mar 8-to State and Local Government (S) Introduced Jan. 23, 2006 HB 5/FN (BR 1224) - H. Moberly Jr, J. Richards, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Crenshaw, R. Damron, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, F. Nesler, D. Owens, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, R. Rand, C. Siler, A. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, T. Thompson, S. Westrom, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to early childhood education and making an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to state the findings and intent of the General Assembly regarding early childhood education; amend KRS 157.3175 to require eligibility for preschool to be based on the federal poverty guideline up to two hundred percent of the guideline; delete language no longer needed and other changes to conform; appropriate $27,000,000 each year of the 2006-2008 biennium for preschool; create a new section of KRS Chapter 157 to require that full-day kindergarten be offered in all school districts in the 2007-2008 fiscal year; provide temporary waiver for those districts that can document a lack of facilities; provide funding for those districts that were offering full-day kindergarten at the effective date of this Act, with each kindergarten student counted .6 day; provide full-day funding for new programs; require the General Assembly during the 2008-2010 biennium to review the mathematical factors used to calculate funding for kindergarten and to adjust the factors as appropriate in order to provide a more equitable funding methodology for all districts; appropriate $34,000,000 in the 2007-2008 fiscal year to provide additional funding for kindergarten; amend KRS 158.060 and 157.360 to conform. HB 5 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 157.3175 to require local school districts to work with Head Start and other existing preschool programs to avoid duplication of programs and services; require local school districts to certify annually that the district is fully utilizing the Head Start program; require Department of Education to withhold a portion of preschool funding for failure to comply. Jan 23-introduced in House Jan 24-to Education (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 3, 2006 Feb 6-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 431 (BR 1390) - J. Comer Jr AN ACT relating to county immunity. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to set out liability protection provisions for county governments which allow public or civic activities upon county owned land or facilities modeled on the liability protections for landowners found in the recreational use statute. Jan 23-introduced in House Jan 24-to Judiciary (H) HB 432 (BR 1606) - G. Lindsay AN ACT relating to high school athletics. Amend KRS 156.070 to increase high school athletic eligibility by allowing any student who turns 19 years of age on or after July 1 to maintain eligibility, rather than only those students who turn 19 on or after August 1; extend high school athletic eligibility to any student who turns nineteen years of age on or after July 1, rather than on or after August 1, for that school year only. Jan 23-introduced in House Jan 24-to Education (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 6-3rd reading, passed 95-3 Mar 7-received in Senate Mar 9-to Education (S) HB 433 (BR 1577) - Ji. Lee AN ACT relating to sales and use tax. Amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax repair and replacement parts for a vehicle that are part of a fleet used in interstate commerce, provided the vehicle is licensed for use on the highway under a proportional registration; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2006. Jan 23-introduced in House Jan 24-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 434 (BR 1632) - T. Riner Feb 23-WITHDRAWN HB 435/FN (BR 1552) - D. Keene, C. Hoffman, M. Marzian, T. McKee, R. Meeks, C. Miller, R. Nelson, D. Owens, J. Richards, C. Siler, A. Simpson, M. Weaver, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to live organ donation. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a tax credit for individuals who incur unreimbursed expenses associated with live organ donation; amend KRS 141.0205 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 18A to provide that state employees who donate a live organ shall be entitled to 30 days paid leave; provide that the provisions of Sections 1 and 3 of this Act shall be known as "Beth's Bill." Jan 23-introduced in House Jan 24-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 6-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 22-posted in committee Feb 27-reported favorably, to Rules Feb 28-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 100-0 Mar 2-received in Senate Mar 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 436/LM (BR 1472) - R. Damron, S. Lee, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Comer Jr, T. Couch, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, J. Draud, J. Fischer, M. Harmon, B. Montell, D. Osborne, T. Pullin, S. Rudy, T. Turner AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Unified Juvenile Code. Amend KRS 610.015, relating to juvenile proceedings, to remove a provision regarding confidentiality of juvenile records for a juvenile tried as an adult; amend KRS 610.070, relating to juvenile hearings, to permit the public to view hearings for a juvenile tried as an adult for a sex crime, felony involving force or threat of force, burglary in the first or second degree, or a any offense involving a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; provide for closing proceedings to protect child witnesses or child victims; amend KRS 610.120, relating to commitment orders and child placement, to provide for 10 working days notice to the Department of Juvenile Justice in the event of motions involving the case; amend KRS 610.320 to separate the ordinary juvenile docket records from juvenile felony records for children over the age of 12; permit law enforcement records regarding a child under 18 to be open if the charges are on the juvenile felony docket; state that other juvenile records are to be closed; amend KRS 610.340, relating to sharing juvenile records with agencies, to provide that records on the juvenile felony docket are open records unless ordered closed by the court for good cause; amend KRS 610.345, relating to sharing of juvenile records with schools, to require sharing of juvenile felony docket records with schools, immediately after petition if filed; permit the court to direct the prosecutor to share additional information with the schools; delete most restrictions on schools keeping juvenile felony records confidential. Jan 23-introduced in House Jan 24-to Judiciary (H) HB 437/LM (BR 955) - A. Simpson, J. Bowen AN ACT relating to local government. Create new sections of KRS 67 relating to the formation of a unified local government; permit a county and cities within the county to unite to form a unified local government; define "citizen members", "participating cities", and "population"; establish the procedure for unification to require the enactment of ordinances by the participating local governments or the submission of a petition from the public as prescribed, require the county clerk to certify petitions or ordinances as valid, require clerk to notify the designated local officials of the validation of the ordinances or petitions and the initiation of the unification process, and require the appointment of a unification review commission within 60 days of the initiation of the process by the county clerk; require a unification review commission to be no less than 20 nor more than 40 members, and permit the county judge/executive and the mayors of the participating cities to determine the size of the commission, require the membership to be equally divided between the county and participating cities with the ratio of the membership between the cities and county as prescribed, provide that the chair of the commission be a citizen member elected by majority vote of the membership, and require vacancies to be filled as originally provided; require the commission to be funded by the county and participating cities in proposition to their relative population as prescribed; outline those issues to be studied by the commission and the contents of a unification plan if it is determined that a unification is to be proposed, permit the commission to propose the formation of a single unit of government; and require a unification plan to be completed within 2 years of the commission's appointment or be dissolved; vest all legislative authority of a unified local government in a legislative council, vest the executive authority in a chief executive officer who shall have the powers and duties of a county judge/executive and a mayor as prescribed, permit the employment of a chief administrative officer as prescribed, require all appointments to be made by the chief executive officer with confirmation subject to the approval by a majority of the legislative council, and require the salary of the chief executive officer to be no less than the salary of a county judge/executive based on the county population as prescribed; require the holding of at least 1 public hearing prior to the finalizing of the unification plan, permit the holding of additional public hearings, and require the public notice of such hearings as prescribed in KRS Chapter 424; require the unification commission to vote on the final version of the plan, and require the plan to be approved by a majority of the commission's members prior to its submission to the voters of the county at the next regular election; require the question on adoption of a unification plan to be filed with the county clerk and advertised as prescribed, require a majority of those voting to adopt a unification plan, require the question on unification to be governed by those laws on elections as prescribed and in KRS Chapters 116 to 121, require a unification plan to take effect January 1 following the election of officers for the unified government and thereafter as prescribed, and prohibit the question of unification from being submitted again for 2 years if rejected by the voters; provide for the redistricting of legislative council seats as prescribed; permit the unified local government to exercise the powers and privileges of counties and the highest class of city within the county, extend the same sovereign immunity to a unified local government as other local governments, and require the enactment and enforcement of local ordinances as prescribed; require all ordinances, resolutions and orders of the county and participating cities to be in effect so long as they do not conflict or until specifically superseded by a specific act of the new unified government, and provide for the effective application of conflicting ordinances; provide for the continuation of all contracts, bonds, and franchises in effect in all cities and the county, and provide that these conflicts shall be resolved so as to not to impair the rights of any party involved; require the continued existence and election of all local Constitutional offices but permit the unified local government to assign the duties of these officers as prescribed, and extend any previous oversight of these offices to the new unified local government; require all city and county government employees to become employees of the unified local government, extend all previously held civil service rights to employees until changed by ordinance or statute, and extend all rights, privileges, and protection of beneficiaries of retirement and pension funds until all benefits due each beneficiary are paid; permit the territory of a unified local government to be divided into service districts for taxing purposes as prescribed; permit the continuation of all special purpose taxing districts within the county unless eliminated under the unification plan or later dissolved as provided by statute, and permit the unified local government to retain the taxing authority of the special purpose local government notwithstanding KRS 132.027; require all ordinances creating board, commissions, interlocal agreements, and authorities to be deemed reenacted unless eliminated by the unification plan, permit all appointees to continue to serve for the remainder of their original appointments, permit the unified local government to restructure, abolish, consolidate, or alter in any way such entities as permitted by law, and require the continuation of any planning commission until dissolved as provided by law; require the continuation of existing tax rates and levels of service until changed by the unified local government, permit the unified local government to provide for a level of services and taxation as prescribed for those properties located in the former cities which may be of a different level and different tax rate than areas which were formerly unincorporated, and provide for the payment and purchase of certificates of delinquencies on former city tax bills as provided; require any nonparticipating city in a unified county to remain incorporated with all previous powers, prohibit any further incorporation of cities in a unified county, and prohibit any annexation by a city in a unified county unless approved by the legislative council of the unified local government as provided. HB 437 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Eliminate provision to begin the unification process by petition; require the city and county legislative bodies to approve the appointees to the unification commission; extend from 2 to 5 years after an unfavorable vote the waiting period before another attempt at unification can occur; permit the unification commission to determine which pre-existing local ordinances will continue in effect and where they will be in effect until changed by the new legislative council; include jailers and sheriffs in the list of local constitutional officers whose term of office and election would not be affected by a unified local government; make technical changes to conform. HFA (1, A. Simpson) - Make technical correction. Jan 23-introduced in House Jan 24-to Local Government (H) Feb 10-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 Feb 24-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 1-received in Senate Mar 3-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 12-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 12, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 35-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 246) HB 438 (BR 1613) - B. Montell, A. Arnold, D. Graham AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 117.255 to create an exception to the two-minute time period allowed for each voter to occupy a voting booth for disabled persons. HB 438 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 118.125, 118.165, 118.315, 118A.060, and 83A.045 to prohibit signatures for nominations papers from being affixed on the documents to be filed prior to the first Wednesday after the first Monday in November of the year preceding the year in which the office will appear on the ballot; amend KRS 118.227 to require the Secretary of State to certify any changes made to a slate of candidates to the appropriate county clerk, registry, and the state board of elections; amend KRS 117.995 to provide that any person who applies for an absentee ballot on an application, other than a federal postcard application, that was not furnished by the county clerk is guilty of a Class D felony. Jan 23-introduced in House Jan 24-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Jan 31-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 16-received in Senate Mar 20-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute HB 439 (BR 1593) - J. Jenkins, H. Collins AN ACT relating to cosmetology and nail technology. Amend KRS 317A.050, relating to the Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists, to delete the specific amounts listed for various licensing fees; add licensing fee references to KRS 317A.062, the statute that sets the maximum fees, and to 201 KAR 12:260, the administrative regulation that sets out the specific licensing fees charged; amend KRS 317A.090 to replace the specific fee listed for initial cosmetology school licensure with a reference to the relevant controlling statute and administrative regulation. Jan 23-introduced in House Jan 24-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 30-posting waived Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 14-3rd reading, passed 88-10 Feb 15-received in Senate Feb 17-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Introduced Jan. 24, 2006 HB 440/LM (BR 1637) - K. Stein, J. Crenshaw AN ACT relating to collective bargaining. Amend KRS 67A.6901 to include senior dispatch communication officers in the definition of firefighter for the purpose of collective bargaining in an urban county government. HB 440 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Amend KRS 67A.6901 to include senior dispatch communications officers in the definition of "firefighter" for the purpose of collective bargaining in an urban-county government. HFA (1, K. Stein) - Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 67A by inserting "Firefighter personnel" in the collective bargaining provisions relating to police officers and firefighters. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 16-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 17, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) HB 441 (BR 1496) - A. Arnold, K. Upchurch, D. Owens AN ACT relating to higher education finance. Create a new section of KRS 164.740 to 164.785 to make a legislative finding that encouraging adult high school graduates and GED recipients to pursue a postsecondary degree is important to improve the state's degree production rates and level of educational attainment of its citizens; permit the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to offer one-time grants not to exceed $500 per academic year to independent financially needy Kentucky undergraduates enrolled on a less than half-time basis; establish eligibility requirements for students to receive a grant. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to Education (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to Education (S) HB 442 (BR 1495) - A. Arnold AN ACT relating to eggs. Amend KRS 260.550 to authorize the Department of Agriculture to issue a stop order to an egg seller that does not submit an emergency recall plan; amend KRS 260.610 to require submittal of an emergency recall plan to the department; amend KRS 260.990 to establish penalties for untimely assessment fee payment; set penalty for not submitting an emergency recall plan; set out penalties for violation of egg shell labeling requirements. HB 442 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, K. Stein) - Amend KRS 260.550 and the bill to add provision that a person selling or marketing shell eggs must certify that none of the eggs have been fertilized. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 31-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 13-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 16-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn ; passed 94-1 Feb 17-received in Senate Feb 22-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 10-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 215) HB 443 (BR 1568) - A. Arnold, J. Gray AN ACT relating to judicial retirement. Amend KRS 21.370 to increase the maximum number of years for service credit eligible to be received for each year of qualifying service; allow an active and vested member of the Judicial Retirement Plan to receive service credit for service to an in-state institution of learning; set maximum number of years; establish requirements for purchase of service credit. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to Judiciary (H) Mar 9-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 13-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 444/LM (BR 1579) - S. Nunn AN ACT relating to foster families. Amend KRS 138.470 to exempt from motor vehicle use tax any transfers between foster parents and foster children. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 445 (BR 1497) - T. Thompson, B. Smith, R. Adams, R. Adkins, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, J. Bowen, T. Burch, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Crenshaw, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, M. Denham, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, D. Keene, T. Kerr, Ji. Lee, G. Lynn, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, R. Rand, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, A. Simpson, A. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the Insurance Coverage, Affordability and Relief to Small Employers (ICARE) Program. Create new sections of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to create the Insurance Coverage, Affordability and Relief to Small Employers (ICARE) Program to make health insurance more affordable for small employer groups; designate the program as a four-year pilot project for employer groups with 2 to 25 employees; authorize the Office of Insurance to establish two health care incentive programs; provide that one incentive program applies to an eligible employer with low-income employees if the eligible employer pays 50% or more of the premium cost of that health benefit plan and the employer has not provided employer-sponsored coverage to employees within the past 12 months; provide that the other incentive program applies to an eligible employer if the eligible employer pays 50% or more of the premium cost of that health benefit plan and the employer group has at least one employee with a high-cost condition; provide that an eligible employer is one whose employer group has an annual salary that does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level; provide that the ICARE Program does not apply to an insurer that provides coverage solely to Medicaid recipients, Medicare beneficiaries, CHAMPUS insureds, or self-insured groups; require participating insurers to offer at least three plans, which must be a consumer-driven plan, basic benefit plan, and enriched plan; require each participating insurer to conduct a health risk assessment and offer a wellness program, case management services, and disease management services; require a healthy lifestyle discount for participating employers; permit a separate class of business to be established for rate filings for plans offered under the ICARE Program; permit incentive payments of $40 per employee per month and $60 per employee per month under the two incentive programs; direct the allocated surplus remaining in the ICARE Program to be carried forward to the next fiscal year through the end of the pilot period; authorize the Office of Insurance to limit enrollment for the ICARE Program; authorize the Office of Insurance to select a licensed third-party administrator; establish the duties of the third-party administrator; direct the office to establish an ICARE Program fund; require the office to work with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to review the availability of federal funds for the ICARE Program; permit the Office of Insurance to implement the program through arrangements with other agencies of the Commonwealth; require insurers to disclose the availability of the health insurance purchasing program as defined in 42 U.S.C. sec. 1396e to eligible employer groups and make a disclosure about the availability of the ICARE Program; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require insurers to provide upon request to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services by electronic means coverage information and claims paid data on Medicaid-eligible policyholders and dependents; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to explore, initiate, and establish the Interstate Reciprocal Health Benefit Plan Compact with contiguous states to allow Kentucky residents and residents of contiguous states to purchase health benefit plan coverage among the states participating with the compact; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to prohibit a health care provider from billing, charging, or collecting from an enrollee under a health benefit plan for professional services, treatment or supplies provided or rendered if the provider has entered into a provider agreement and is a participating provider under a health care plan, or if there exists a federal or state law which requires a hold harmless provision; require certain statements pertaining to an enrollee's responsibility for a bill to be included in a provider's bill; require a health care provider who bills, collects or charges in violation of this section to refund the amount paid within 25 days of receipt of written request; prohibit a health care provider from obtaining a waiver from an enrollee which requires the enrollee to be responsible for payments that are the responsibility of the insurer or provider; create new sections of Subtitle 99 of KRS Chapter 304 to require a fine of not less than $5000 for violation of the section on provider billing of enrollees and a fine of not less than $100 for any insurer in violation; amend KRS 216.2921 to direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to educate consumers on the cost and quality of health care; amend KRS 216.2923 to require the secretary to make publicly available on the Internet in understandable language information that allows consumers to draw meaningful comparisons between every hospital and ambulatory facility in the Commonwealth; require the cabinet advisory committee to utilize the Health Services Data Advisory Committee to review administrative regulations on quality outcome measurements; amend KRS 216.2925 to require hospitals to report certain data on a quarterly, rather than periodic, basis; permit electronic submission formats; permit the cabinet to collect data using the Professional 837 or Institutional 837 format; amend KRS 216.2927 to make technical change; amend KRS 216.2929 to direct the cabinet to publish on the Internet reports on health care charges and quality and outcomes on an annual basis on or before July 1; amend KRS 216B.250 to require a hospital and ambulatory surgical center to furnish each requesting paying patient prior to nonemergency treatment with a written good-faith estimate of the reasonably anticipated charges; prohibit a hospital or ambulatory surgical center from requiring a paying patient to sign any form that requires or binds the patient to make an unspecified or unlimited financial commitment or to waive the patient's right to appeal charges billed; require each health facility to post in a publicly visible place notice that the paying patient has a right to appeal charges incurred and notice of whether interest is charged on any amounts not covered by a third-party payor and the interest rate; amend KRS 304.17A-0952 to permit an insurer to establish a separate class of business because the insurer offers a qualified health benefit plan under the ICARE Program; amend KRS 304.17A-700 to define "clean claim" as a completed electronic billing instrument rather than an electronic or paper billing instrument; amend KRS 304.17A-704 to delete the requirement that within 20 days of receipt of an original or corrected claim an insurer must acknowledge the date of receipt of the claim to the provider; provide that, within 10 days of acknowledgment of receipt of an electronic claim, an insurer must notify the provider of all information that is missing from the billing instrument, any errors in the billing instrument, or any other circumstances which prevent it from being a clean claim; amend KRS 304.17A-730 to establish a single interest rate of 12% for claims paid one or more days from the date payment was due; amend KRS 304.17C-090 to conform; Sections 1 to 8 and Section 20 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007. HB 445 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; delete Sections 9 to 19 and Sections 21 to 24; make technical changes. HCA (1/Title, R. Damron) - Make title amendment. SCS - Retain original provisions, except exclude the annual salary of anyone with an ownership interest in the employer group from the 300% of the poverty level threshold for eligibility, rather than any owner of the group; require the office to promulgate administrative regulations to establish guidelines for determination of preference for employer groups based on federal poverty level and other criteria; indicate that ICARE Program participating insurer plans are to be offered to "employers" rather than "enrollees"; declare that employer health care incentive programs offered by ICARE participating insurers are subject to KRS 304.17A-220; create a new section of KRS 304.17A to require insurers to disclose the availability of the health insurance purchasing program under current circumstances before the ICARE Program goes into effect; create a new section of KRS 304.17A to require insurers to provide the Cabinet for Health and Family Services with information in accordance with KRS 205.623 in the prescribed format, and label this information as confidential; create a new section of KRS 304.17A to seek to explore the feasibility of an Interstate Reciprocal Health Benefit Plan Compact (IRHBPC) with contiguous states for specified purposes; create a new section of KRS 304.17A to direct the office to conduct a study to determine the impact of inappropriate billing disparities on the insured, with the report on the study to be submitted to listed government entities; create a new section of KRS 304.99 to fine any insurer who fails to provide required information to the office $100 for each offense; amend KRS 216.2921 to mandate that the cabinet make every effort to make health data findings that can serve as a basis to educate consumers on the cost and quality of health care; amend KRS 216.2923 to require the secretary to make information on charges, quality, and outcomes of health care services provided publicly available; direct the Health Services Data Advisory Committee to make recommendations on data technical matters and methods for risk adjusting any data prepared and published by the cabinet; amend KRS 216.2925 to remove survey and data submission dates and requirements, but expand on acceptable formats for data submission and data-gathering activities, including that the cabinet may collect data in "Professional 837" or "Institutional 837" format as adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; amend KRS 216.2927 to require the Health Services Data Advisory Committee to annually review and make recommendations regarding data release protocols, and indicate that these data are subject to HIPAA and the outlined public use data agreements; amend KRS 216.2929 to require the cabinet to make information on charges for health care services available on its Web site; require the information to allow the public to make meaningful comparisons between hospitals, ambulatory facilities, and provider groups, with risk adjusted charge information including median charge and other percentiles to describe typical charges; direct that data will include information on sources and limitations, and that providers will be given a maximum of 30 days to verify the accuracy of its data prior to public release; limit the cabinet to providing linkages to organizations that publicly report comparative charge data and related specified information; require the cabinet to make information on charges for health care services available on its Web site; direct the cabinet to describe quality and outcome measures to allow the public to make meaningful comparisons between hospitals and ambulatory facilities, utilizing and referring the public to only national quality indicators; specify required information in related reports by the cabinet; amend KRS 304.17A-700 to add durable medical equipment dealers to the definition of "health care provider"; amend KRS 304.17A-704 to limit an insurer, its agent, or designee to five calendar days after its acknowledgment of an electronically-submitted original or corrected claim to notify the submitting entity of any errors or omissions in the billing instrument or circumstances that preclude the claim from being a "clean claim"; amend KRS 304.17A-730 to accrue interest on paid claims against an insurer that fails to pay, deny, or settle a claim for more than 31 days at a rate of 14%; direct Sections 1 to 8 to take effect January 1, 2007. SCA (1/Title, G. Tapp) - Make title amendment. SFA (1, J. Denton) - Retain original provisions and specify that information regarding reimbursement amounts from insurers be included in data and information available to the public. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 30-posting waived Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 3, 2006 Feb 7-3rd reading, passed 95-1 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 16-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute HB 446 (BR 1268) - De. Butler AN ACT relating to the sales of horses. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to require that any sale involving a racehorse, prospective racehorse, stallion, or broodmare or an interest in such horses be in writing and signed by both the buyer and seller; prohibit a person from acting as the agent for both the buyer and seller unless full disclosure is given and the written consents of the purchaser and seller are obtained; prohibit an agent from accepting compensation or another item of value from a party other than the one he or she represents without disclosing the payment to both the buyer and the seller and obtaining the consent of the person for whom the agent works; require the agent, upon demand, to submit to the buyer or seller copies of all records and documents relating to the transaction involving the racehorse, prospective racehorse, stallion, or broodmare; permit an injured party to recover treble damages, costs, and attorney's fees for violations. HB 446 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions, except add provisions to allow the signature of the syndicate manager or stallion manager in a transaction solely relating to a season or fractional interest in the stallion to be used in lieu of the purchaser's and seller's signatures; allow the auction receipt and the signature of the purchaser or the purchaser's agent to satisfy the bill of sale and signature requirements; define what constitutes dual agency; clarify that the prohibition against compensation, fees, or gratuities from a person, other than the agent's principal, applies only if the compensation, fees, or gratuities exceed $100; permit the prevailing party in litigation occurring under this section to receive reasonable litigation expenses; clarify that disclosures required under this section may exclude compensation arrangements if a dual agency does not exist. HFA (1, M. Denham) - Increase the limit on the value of the compensation, fees, or gratuities an agent may receive from a third party without disclosure in writing to affected parties from $100 to $1,000; make provisions of section applicable to sales over $25,000; clarify that a series of transactions involving the same purchaser or purchasers within a 15-day period shall be deemed a single transaction. HFA (2, D. Butler) - Increase the amount of the compensation, fees or gratuities that an agent may receive from a third party from $100 to $500; clarify that the syndicate manager's or stallion manager's signature will be required only in a specific instance; clarify that an agent must disclose information concerning a transaction if requested by the principal rather than the requesting party. HFA (3, M. Denham) - Create a two year statute of limitations for an action brought in a court of law for alleged violations of this Act that begins to run from the date of the sale, purchase, or transfer of the equine. HFA (4, M. Denham) - Exempt from provisions of this Act sales, purchases, or transfers of equines used for showing if the sale, purchase, or transfer is $10,000 or less. SFA (1, D. Thayer) - Delete subsection that awards treble damages; clarify that the injured party will receive three times the amount received by the dual agent from his or her principals and that the prevailing party will be entitled to the costs of the suit, reasonable litigation expenses, and reasonable attorney fees. SFA (2, D. Thayer) - Delete exemption from the provisions of this bill for sale, purchase, or transfer of horses for $10,000 or less. SFA (3, D. Thayer) - Specify that financial records and documents are to be disclosed; clarify that the financial records subject to disclosure do not include the agent's or owner's work product used to internally evaluate the equine; specify how treble damages will be computed; specify that liability under this section shall apply to persons who have actual knowledge of the conduct constituting a violation. SFA (4, D. Thayer) - Specify that financial records and documents are to be disclosed; clarify that the financial records subject to disclosure do not include the agent's or owner's work product used to internally evaluate the equine; specify how treble damages will be computed; specify that liability under this section shall apply to persons who have actual knowledge of the conduct constituting a violation. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006 Feb 10-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 13-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 15-floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 16-floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 21-3rd reading, passed 84-14 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) and (4) Feb 22-received in Senate Feb 24-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (2) filed Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 10-floor amendment (3) filed ; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 14-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (4) filed Mar 15-3rd reading; floor amendments (1) (2) and (3) withdrawn ; passed 36-0 with floor amendment (4) Mar 16-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate floor amendment (4) for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-House concurred in Senate floor amendment (4) ; passed 89-7 Mar 21-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 70) Introduced Jan. 25, 2006 HB 447/LM (BR 882) - J. Jenkins AN ACT relating to missing persons. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 17A to establish a missing person database; require all law enforcement agencies to accept missing person reports without delay; establish procedures for how to take and follow-up on missing person reports; establish procedures for identifying and handling a "high risk missing person" report; exempt statutes regarding missing children reports from the "high risk missing person" protocol; require the Kentucky State Police to provide information on death scene investigations; establish procedures for and restrictions on coroners and medical examiners when identifying human remains; amend KRS 17.460, 72.450, and 213.081 to conform. Jan 25-introduced in House Jan 26-to Judiciary (H) HB 448 (BR 1612) - D. Graham, J. Crenshaw, A. Simpson AN ACT relating to agricultural development. Amend KRS 248.707 to add a representative of Kentucky State University to the Agricultural Development Board. Jan 25-introduced in House Jan 26-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 31-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 449 (BR 1507) - T. Pullin, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to postsecondary education. Amend KRS 164.746 and 164A.050 to require that members of the board of directors of the Kentucky Student Loan Corporation shall also serve as the board of directors of the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority; specify responsibilities and duties of board members; provide for the continuation of terms for those serving as board members at the effective date of this Act; specify the procedures for reappointments or filling vacancy by term expiration of a member serving on a board at the effective date of this Act; specify that the board shall employ an executive director of the Kentucky Student Loan Corporation who shall also serve as the executive director for the authority; amend KRS 164A.701 to clarify that the purchase of a prepaid tuition account by a member of the board of directors or designation of a family member of a member of the board of directors as a qualified beneficiary under a prepaid tuition contract is not a conflict of interest. HB 449 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, T. Pullin) - Make technical corrections. SCA (1, K. Winters) - Add new section dealing with Kentucky tuition grant to require that students be enrolled in a Kentucky independent college or university which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools rather than by any regional accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education; provide that students enrolled between July 1, 2003 and the effective date of this Act in a Kentucky independent college or university that is accredited by a regional accrediting association may remain eligible until a bachelor's degree is attained or until July 1, 2010. Jan 25-introduced in House Jan 26-to Education (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 7-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with floor amendment (1) Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to Education (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with committee amendment (1) ; received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Introduced Jan. 26, 2006 HB 450 (BR 1583) - J. Comer Jr, W. Hall, T. Couch, F. Nesler, S. Rudy, J. Wayne AN ACT relating to forestry. Amend KRS 149.344 to require the cabinet to immediately order a logger or operator to cease activity and implement corrective measures if the logger or operator has received two past bad actor designations and is violating use of best management practices and is causing water pollution. HB 450 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, H. Collins) - Allow loggers three weeks, rather than one, to correct timber harvesting violations. HFA (2, J. Comer Jr) - Describe the actions taken by the cabinet if a logger fails to use appropriate best management practices. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) rejected ; passed 96-1 with floor amendment (2) Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 16-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 43) HB 451 (BR 1499) - R. Webb AN ACT relating to fish and wildlife resources. Amend KRS 56.491 to provide an exemption for boundary surveys that may be performed by employees of the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources; amend KRS 150.025 to delete requirement to mail administrative regulations to the county clerk in an area impacted by the regulation; amend KRS 150.177 to require the commission to promulgate administrative regulations to specify the number of special permits to nonprofit wildlife conservation organizations; amend 150.180 to delete the number of days that a trapper or a fur buyer can hold raw furs; amend 150.320 to remove crows from the species of wild game birds not subject to limit or protection; amend 150.370 to delete provision that possession of a raw fur out of season is evidence of an out of season taking; and amend KRS 150.412 to allow commercial guides to participate in hunting or fishing while in performance of their duties as a guide. HB 451 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of HB 451; clarify that boundary survey must be performed by professional licensed surveyors. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 6-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 7-received in Senate Mar 9-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 23-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 24-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 127) HB 452 (BR 1677) - S. Nunn AN ACT relating to the operation of vehicles used to transport children. Amend KRS 189.550, regarding the operation of vehicles transporting children, to require a driver of such a vehicle who is approaching a railroad crossing to activate the vehicle's hazard lights within 200 feet of the crossing. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Transportation (H) Feb 7-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 99-0 Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Transportation (S) HB 453 (BR 1155) - J. Barrows AN ACT relating to horse racing. Amend KRS 230.443 to refer to eligible horses as those conceived rather than foaled by artificial insemination. HB 453 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions; add provision to permit the breeders incentive funds to be awarded to the owners of horses bred and foaled in Kentucky; establish as the fund's purposes the promotion, enhancement, improvement, and encouragement of the further and continued development of the horse industry. SCA (1/Title, D. Thayer) - Make title amendment. CCR - Cannot agree. FCCR - Retain original provisions of HB 453/SCS; amend KRS 230.770 to delete language limiting eligibility for Standardbred Development funds to stallions who stand in the Commonwealth during the entire breeding season; add language permitting a standardbred to register at any time during the breeding season, not to exceed July 1 of each year. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 17-3rd reading, passed 91-0 Feb 21-received in Senate Feb 23-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 10-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 14-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 15-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 16-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 17-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 22-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 24-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) for Friday, March 24, 2006 Apr 10-House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; received in Senate; posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate Apr 11-Conference Committee report filed and adopted in Senate; Free Conference Committee report filed in Senate; Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate; passed 37-0; received in House; Conference Committee report filed in House; Conference Committee report adopted in House; Free Conference Committee report filed in House; Free Conference Committee report adopted in House; passed 97-0 Apr 12-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 234) HB 454 (BR 1346) - M. Weaver AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs acting as a fiduciary. Amend KRS 388.190 to define "person"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 388 to permit the Kentucky Department of Veterans' Affairs to act as a guardian or a conservator for a disabled veteran or the minor child of a veteran; amend KRS 388.220 and 388.230 to conform; amend KRS 388.270 to provide that bond shall not be required when the department acts as a guardian or a conservator; require the department to receive compensation as a guardian or a conservator consistent with federal guidelines; prohibit the department from receiving compensation in excess of that allowed under state law. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Feb 6-posting waived Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 94-0 Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) HB 455/FN (BR 1691) - Dw. Butler, D. Horlander, D. Keene, C. Miller, C. Siler AN ACT relating to deductions from distributive shares. Amend KRS 140.090 to increase deduction for funerals and cemetery expenses to ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 456/LM (BR 1369) - T. Edmonds, A. Arnold, J. Carr, M. Cherry, H. Collins, H. Cornett, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, W. Hall, J. Higdon, G. Lynn, T. McKee, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, M. Rader, T. Shelton, R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to county clerks. Amend KRS 186.245 to require every county clerk to post in their office a permanent notice of fee increases in this Act by January 1, 2007; amend KRS 64.012 to update the fee schedule for county clerks and to establish, omit, or increase various fees for county clerks; amend various statutes relating to the recording fees of county clerks to refer to KRS 64.012 for those fee amounts; amend various statutes to transfer specified filing duties and tax bill preparation from county clerks to the Department of Revenue; create a new section of KRS Chapter 131 to allow the department to contract out its duties in the preparation of the tax bills. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Local Government (H) Feb 8-posted in committee HB 457 (BR 1350) - R. Nelson AN ACT relating to traffic fines. Amend KRS 189.990 to establish a fine of $200 for the first offense of passing a stopped school bus and a fine of $500 for each subsequent offense. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Transportation (H) Feb 1-posted in committee; posting waived HB 458 (BR 1226) - B. Smith, H. Cornett, T. Couch, W. Hall, C. Meade, R. Nelson, A. Smith, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the examination of mines. Amend KRS 352.340 to provide that conveyor belt inspections be conducted by certified and properly trained persons. HB 458 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 352.340 to include the mine foreman in the certified personnel that make weekly inspection of the conditions of and record dangers in the mine; require conveyor belts to be examined by either a mine foreman or a certified belt examiner; establish the education and training requirements to be certified as a belt examiner. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 31-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 17-3rd reading, passed 91-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 21-received in Senate Feb 23-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 16-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 71) HB 459 (BR 978) - J. Jenkins, K. Stein, K. Bratcher, M. Cherry, M. Henley, J. Hoover, D. Keene, M. Marzian, B. Montell, R. Nelson, S. Rudy, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to the firefighters foundation program fund. Amend KRS 95A.262 to allow specified programs to be funded if money is available from the Firefighters Foundation Program Fund for specified equipment and training programs. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Local Government (H) Feb 3-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 460 (BR 1710) - K. Stein, M. Marzian, J. Jenkins AN ACT relating to the minimum wage. Amend KRS 337.275 to abolish the tip credit taken by employers and provide that tipped employees be paid the state minimum hourly wage. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Labor and Industry (H) Feb 6-posted in committee Introduced Jan. 27, 2006 HB 461 (BR 1510) - A. Wuchner, T. Pullin, J. Carr, R. Damron, C. Embry Jr, W. Hall, T. Kerr, G. Lynn, R. Nelson, D. Osborne, J. Reinhardt, J. Stewart III AN ACT relating to informed consent in an individual private setting. Create a new section of KRS 311.250 to 311.379 to establish that anytime informed consent is required in an individual private setting, informed consent is only valid when a face-to-face meeting occurs with both parties in the same room. Jan 27-introduced in House Feb 2-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 462 (BR 1706) - J. Vincent AN ACT relating to mortgage banking. Amend KRS 294.010, pertaining to mortgage loan companies and brokers, to make a technical change; amend KRS 294.020 to exempt from the chapter a consumer loan or finance company, industrial loan company, and nonprofit organization under certain circumstances; exempt certain branches of a mortgage loan company or broker; require certain exempted persons to fund or broker at least 12 FHA-insured loan on Kentucky properties each year; require such persons to notify the executive director if they cease to be approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development; require such persons to provide a list of funded or brokered FHA-insured loans for the previous calendar year to the executive director January 15 of each year; amend KRS 294.032 to require a mortgage loan company to have a minimum documented funding source of $1,000,000; provide that a mortgage loan company with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 shall not be required to provide an additional funding source; require each applicant for a license as a mortgage loan broker to have at least one owner who owns at least 20 percent of the applicant and to provide proof of at least two years' experience in the mortgage industry; amend KRS 294.060 to require, at the time of filing an application or renewal for registration as a mortgage loan company or mortgage loan broker, that the applicant post corporate surety bonds in an amount not less than $250,000 for mortgage loan companies and not less than $100,000 for mortgage loan brokers; amend KRS 294.090 to clarify the powers of the executive director; require the executive director to execute a written order whenever a license, registration, or claim of exemption suspended or revoked; provide penalties for persons who have had a license, registration, or claim of exemption suspended or revoked and who continue to participate in any business activity covered by KRS Chapter 294; provide that any person who has had a license, registration, or claim of exemption denied must wait one year to be eligible; provide that any person who has had a license, registration, or claim of exemption revoked must wait 3 years to be eligible; authorize the executive director of the Office of Financial Institutions to notify the Revenue Cabinet to institute action in a court of competent jurisdiction to recover fines and penalties; authorize the executive director to file a complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary restraining order or injunction; amend KRS 294.220 to prohibit a delay beyond five, rather than two, days for issuance of a written loan payoff to a customer who has submitted a written request; amend KRS 294.255 to authorize the executive director to issue a temporary certificate of registration for up to 180 days to a mortgage loan officer or broker who is awaiting completion of criminal records background check or in the process of fulfilling initial education requirements; require a certificate of registration to be renewed by June 20 each year and provide for automatic expiration of certificates of registration on June 30 if a properly completed renewal form has not been submitted; permit issuance of a duplicate copy of a certificate of registration upon satisfactory showing of its loss and payment of a $10 replacement fee; amend KRS 294.260 to provide that completion of education requirements in the case of initial registrations shall satisfy the continuing education requirements for the first renewal registration; permit an extension of 30 days, rather than one year, to complete the continuing education requirement; create new sections of KRS Chapter 294 to authorize a person with knowledge of violations of this chapter to provide the executive director with a report; provide any documents, materials, or other information in possession of the executive director must be confidential and privileged and not subject to the Open Records laws; exempt the executive director and others who receive documents from testifying in any civil action concerning the confidential documents; exempt certain persons from civil liability for libel, slander or other relevant tort because of filing reports or furnishing information; exempt the executive director and employees from civil liability for libel, slander or other relevant tort because of execution of official duties and actions; repeal KRS 294.265, pertaining to the denial, suspension, or revocation of the license of a mortgage loan company, mortgage loan broker, or loan officer. HB 462 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain the original provisions; amend KRS 294.060 to establish the minimum corporate surety bond shall remain at $50,000 rather than $100,000; amend KRS 294.255 to make a technical change; create a new section of KRS Chapter 294 to authorize the executive director to participate in the establishment and implementation of a multistate automated licensing system for mortgage loan brokers, mortgage loan companies, loan officers, or originators; amend Section 10 to change gross negligence to negligence, delete paragraphs (a) and (b) in subsection (1), and delete subsection (2). SCS - Retain original provisions, except amend KRS 294.020 to delete the exemption for real estate brokers or real estate sales associates not actively engaged in the business of negotiating mortgage loans; amend Section 9 to authorize the sharing of information with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors or its affiliate; amend Section 14 to provide that the executive director of the Office of Financial Institutions shall not be authorized to require specified exempted persons to submit information or participate in the uniform multistate licensing program. Jan 27-introduced in House Jan 30-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 23-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 20-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 24-received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Friday, March 24, 2006; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 92-0 Apr 10-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 218) HB 463 (BR 1303) - J. Fischer, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to school finance and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 157.360 to require that SEEK funding be provided for limited English proficient students and limit the funding for individual students to three academic years or less; define "equivalent property tax rate"; amend KRS 157.440 to permit local boards of education to levy an equivalent property tax rate up to the maximum of Tier 1 and for purposes of participation in Facilities Support Program of Kentucky (FSPK), subject to recall; equalize permissive tax revenue at 150% of the statewide average; allow adjustments in equalization at a percentage less than 150% of the statewide average if funds are not sufficient; allow districts currently not levying a permissive tax to do so subject to recall beginning with the 2007-2008 school year, unless the local board reduces its property taxes by rates resulting in equal calculated revenue; allow continued use of permissive tax revenue to calculate the equivalent tax rate for purpose of equalizing Tier 1 and FSPK, but disallow the use of permissive tax revenue to calculate the equivalent tax rate; permit a school district levying two permissive taxes at the effective date of this Act to use revenue in excess of that needed to equalize permissive tax for purposes of calculating an equivalent tax rate; appropriate $8,000,000 in 2007-2008 fiscal year to support equalization of permissive taxes; amend KRS 160.470 to conform. Jan 27-introduced in House Jan 30-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 464/LM (BR 1695) - F. Rasche AN ACT relating to absentee voting. Amend KRS 117.085 to provide guidelines for transmission of an absentee ballot application and an absentee ballot to a voter by facsimile, and for voter to return the absentee ballot application and absentee ballot by mail; amend KRS 117.086 to conform. HB 464 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, F. Rasche) - Amend to require that a voter provide the facsimile number when requesting an absentee ballot application be sent to them by facsimile. Jan 27-introduced in House Jan 30-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Jan 31-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 7-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 8-3rd reading, passed 94-1 with floor amendment (1) Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to State and Local Government (S) HB 465 (BR 1452) - J. Stacy AN ACT relating to state employee travel. Amend KRS 45.101 to require prior from the appointing authority and the Finance and Administration Cabinet for any state agency requesting overnight travel requiring overnight lodging of ten or more employees for the purpose of conducting a meeting; establish what the justification for travel shall include; provide a time frame for response by appointing authority. HB 465 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Specify that the appointing authority of the justifying agency shall forward the written justification only upon the request from the Finance and Administration Cabinet. Jan 27-introduced in House Jan 30-to State Government (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to State and Local Government (S) HB 466/FN/LM (BR 1162) - R. Damron AN ACT relating to the refinancing of court and other government facilities, and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 26A.090 and create new section of KRS Chapter 26A, relating to the refinancing of court facilities; establish procedures; EMERGENCY. Jan 27-introduced in House Jan 30-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006 Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 467/LM (BR 1459) - J. Jenkins, D. Horlander, R. Meeks, F. Nesler, D. Owens AN ACT relating to labor-management negotiations. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 336 to establish collective bargaining for public employees at the state and local level; amend KRS 78.400, 78.405, 78.420, and 78.428 to conform; repeal KRS 67A.6901, 67A.6902, 67A.6903, 67A.6904, 67A.6905, 67A.6906, 67A.6907, 67A.6908, 67A.6909, 67A.6910, 67A.6911, 67C.400, 67C.402, 67C.404, 67C.406, 67C.408, 67C.410, 67C.412, 67C.414, 67C.416, 67C.418, 70.262, 78.470, 78.480, 345.010, 345.020, 345.030, 345.040, 345.050, 345.060, 345.070, 345.080, 345.090, 345.100, 345.110, 345.120, 345.130. Jan 27-introduced in House Jan 30-to Labor and Industry (H) Feb 6-posted in committee Introduced Jan. 30, 2006 HB 468 (BR 1697) - S. Westrom, C. Siler, T. McKee AN ACT relating to telecommunication for the deaf. Amend 278.5499 to increase the permissible amount of fee for telecommunication devices for the deaf distribution program from "not to exceed one cent" to "not less than two cents" per access line per month. HB 468 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, S. Westrom) - Change the funding mechanism for the telecommunication device for the deaf distribution program to not exceed two cents rather than being not less than two cents per access line per month. Jan 30-introduced in House Jan 31-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 10-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 24-taken from Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 1-received in Senate Mar 3-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 469 (BR 1755) - J. Jenkins AN ACT relating to public employees. Amend KRS 61.103, relating to public employees bringing an action against their former employer for wrongful dismissal, to require action to be filed within one year of the occurrence of the alleged violation. Jan 30-introduced in House Feb 1-to State Government (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 470 (BR 1675) - J. Gooch Jr, B. Smith AN ACT relating to administrative hearings and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 224.10-440 to require that administrative hearings held by the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet be finished within a 180-day window; set procedures for requesting an extension; require secretary to remove a case from a hearing officer who fails to meet the imposed deadline and decide the case or transfer it to another hearing officer. HB 470 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 224.10-440 and the bill to provide that the secretary has 90 days in which to decide a case that has been referred to the secretary because a hearing report was not filed timely; amend the statute and the bill to provide that the secretary may not transfer a particular case to another hearing officer more than once. HFA (1, J. Gooch Jr) - Allow secretary to require testimony to be filed in writing for all or some categories of cases; declare an EMERGENCY. HFA (2/Title, J. Gooch Jr) - Make title amendment. SFA (1, T. Jensen) - Amend KRS 224.10-440 and the bill to require the secretary to decide cases within 90 days of receipt of a report and recommended order and prohibit more than one 45-day extension of this deadline. Jan 30-introduced in House Jan 31-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2-title) filed Feb 10-3rd reading, passed 91-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2-title) Feb 13-received in Senate Feb 15-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 15-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with floor amendment (1) ; received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 20-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate floor amendment (1) for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 23-House concurred in Senate floor amendment (1) ; passed 99-0 Mar 24-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 128) HB 471 (BR 1753) - K. Stein AN ACT relating to consortium. Amend KRS 411.145, relating to loss of consortium, to clarify that consortium includes marital relations that a surviving spouse would have expected to enjoy in the future if his or her spouse had not died; establish that a surviving spouse's loss of consortium claim is in addition to any action brought by the personal representative under KRS 411.130. Jan 30-introduced in House Jan 31-to Judiciary (H) Introduced Jan. 31, 2006 HB 472 (BR 1766) - G. Lindsay AN ACT clarifying that state lottery prizes paid in installments over time may be assigned under certain circumstances. Amend KRS 154A.110, relating to lottery prizes, to permit their assignment with Circuit Court approval under certain circumstances. HB 472 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Specify that any person contracted to receive prize payments in installments over time by the corporation, excluding prizes payable for the winner's life, from being eligible for assignment; increase the reasonable fee from five hundred to one thousand dollars; remove the language stating that upon receipt of a ruling from the IRS or a court decision that the President of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation file a copy of the order with the Secretary of State, and the clerks of the House of Representatives and Senate. HFA (1, G. Lindsay) - Permit assignment pursuant to an order of the Circuit Court located in the judicial court where the corporation headquarters are located; specify the contents of the order; require, as a condition of assignment, the assignor to disclose the existence or non-existence of a current spouse and, if married, to submit notarized statement that spouse consents to the assignment; prohibit an assignment from including payments that are subject to offset or withholding due to delinquent child support obligation, a debt owed to a state agency; or any attachments, garnishments, or executions authorized by statute and served upon the process agent of the corporation; prohibit division of any single prize payment among more than three different persons or entities; require the assignor or the assignee to be responsible for providing the corporation information necessary for identifying the parties to any assignment and making the assigned payments. HFA (2, G. Lindsay) - Permit assignment pursuant to an order of the Circuit Court located in the judicial court where the corporation headquarters are located; specify the contents of the order; require, as a condition of assignment, the assignor to disclose the existence or non-existence of a current spouse and, if married, to submit notarized statement that spouse consents to the assignment; prohibit an assignment from including payments that are subject to offset or withholding due to delinquent child support obligation, a debt owed to a state agency; or any attachments, garnishments, or executions authorized by statute and served upon the process agent of the corporation; prohibit division of any single prize payment among more than three different persons or entities; require the assignor or the assignee to be responsible for providing the corporation information necessary for identifying the parties to any assignment and making the assigned payments. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to State Government (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 16-floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1) withdrawn Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Judiciary (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 15-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 41) HB 473 (BR 1709) - K. Stein AN ACT proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky relating to civil rights. Propose to amend the Constitution of Kentucky to provide protected status on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability; submit to voters. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 474 (BR 1757) - K. Stein AN ACT proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky relating to civil rights. Propose to amend the Constitution of Kentucky to allow the state, or any regulated government or agency of the state, to create protected classes under the law on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or other protected classes; submit to voters. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 475 (BR 1704) - T. Burch AN ACT related to information about meningococcal meningitis disease. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to require a local school district to provide information on meningococcal meningitis disease and its vaccine to parents and guardians of students in grades 6 through 12 if other health information is also provided, and list information to be included; require the Department of Education, in cooperation with the Department for Public Health, to develop and make the information available to local school districts, including posting on its Web site. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 6-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Mar 3-3rd reading, passed 89-0 Mar 6-received in Senate Mar 8-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 129) HB 476 (BR 1574) - T. Burch AN ACT relating to campaign contributions. Amend KRS 121.150 to provide that once a candidate or a slate of candidates for elective office has received $10,000 in any one election any additional contributions received from permanent committees shall be matched dollar for dollar by the candidate or slate of candidates. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 7-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 477/FN (BR 1091) - H. Moberly Jr, Ji. Lee, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, L. Clark, J. Comer Jr, R. Crimm, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, D. Floyd, W. Hall, M. Harper, J. Higdon, J. Hoover, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, C. Meade, R. Meeks, S. Nunn, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, B. Smith, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to a cardiovascular disease initiative. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to set forth legislative findings regarding cardiovascular disease in Kentucky and the need for a statewide initiative to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease and increase knowledge-based business in Kentucky; specify goals of the initiative; specify board members and terms and permit reimbursement for travel expenses only; require the board to establish goals and business plans for one-, three-, five-, and ten-year time periods that address outreach, early identification, education, follow-up strategies for at-risk populations, improved access to information for patients and health care professionals, research on cardiovascular disease and treatment, commercialization of products, and patient privacy protections; require board to present plans to the General Assembly prior to expenditures or implementation and make business plans available to the public; create the KCDI Fund to receive moneys to support the initiative; specify that appropriation shall not lapse but be carried forward; appropriate $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2006-2007 and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 2007-2008; APPROPRIATION. HB 477 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, H. Moberly Jr) - Delete the appropriations for Kentucky Cardiovascular Disease Initiative fund in fiscal year 2006-2007 and fiscal year 2007-2008. HCA (2/Title, H. Moberly Jr) - Make title amendment. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendments (1) and (2-title) Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with committee amendments (1) and (2-title) Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 478 (BR 1701) - De. Butler AN ACT relating to the renewal of plumbing licenses. Amend KRS 318.054 to require that persons renewing their master and journeyman plumbing licenses show proof of having completed continuing education requirements promulgated by the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction; require the continuing education requirements to be based on the recommendations of the State Plumbing Code Committee. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 9-posted in committee HB 479 (BR 1759) - F. Rasche AN ACT relating to pupil attendance policies. Amend KRS 159.140 to permit an assistant to the director of pupil personnel to perform the required duties of the director of pupil personnel; require that the school be notified of the home conditions of habitual truants rather than all students; require documentation of contact with the custodian of the student when ascertaining the causes of irregular attendance and truancy; require documentation of the home conditions of the student and intervention strategies attempted in any action brought to enforce compulsory attendance laws; amend KRS 159.080 to conform. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to Education (H) Feb 3-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006 Feb 14-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Feb 15-received in Senate Feb 17-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 130) HB 480 (BR 1450) - J. Crenshaw, K. Stein, D. Owens, A. Arnold, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, T. Burch, D. Graham, W. Hall, J. Higdon, D. Horlander, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, H. Moberly Jr, F. Nesler, J. Wayne, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution or Kentucky to exclude a convicted felon from the right to vote until expiration of probation or final discharge from parole or maximum expiration of sentence; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 481/CI (BR 1730) - T. McKee, M. Denham, A. Arnold AN ACT relating to assault. Amend KRS 508.025, relating to assault in the third degree, assaulting peace officers and other named persons, to include the elected officials of a city or county. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to Judiciary (H) HB 482 (BR 1545) - S. Riggs, C. Meade, J. Carr, M. Henley, G. Lynn AN ACT relating to sales and use tax. Amend KRS 139.495 to exempt the sale or purchase of durable medical equipment for which a prescription is issued; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2006. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Introduced Feb. 1, 2006 HB 483 (BR 1585) - M. Marzian, J. Jenkins, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to dementia training for employees of long-term care facilities and assisted living communities. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 216B to require long-term care facilities to provide training to staff in the care of residents with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease or related disorders; establish training and continuing education requirements for all direct care staff; establish training and continuing education requirements for all administrators and nondirect care staff; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to approve all training and continuing education; amend KRS 194A.719 to specify the dementia training to be provided to staff and management of assisted-living communities; and repeal KRS 216B.072. Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 2-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 6-posted in committee HB 484 (BR 1413) - J. Gooch Jr AN ACT relating to insurance. Create a new section in Subtitle 19 of KRS Chapter 304 to require a provision that the policy shall be incontestable after two years from the date of issue of the policy as to any misstatements made by the applicant in the application for the policy. Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 2-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 9-posted in committee HB 485/FN (BR 1670) - D. Owens AN ACT relating to residential utilities. Amend KRS 139.470 to exempt from sales and use tax the charges for residential utilities billed to an owner or operator of a multi-unit residential rental facility or mobile home park, including for their common areas; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2006. Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 2-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 486/LM (BR 1542) - L. Napier, K. Bratcher, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, D. Ford, M. Harmon, C. Hoffman, S. Lee, T. McKee, R. Meeks, R. Mobley, F. Nesler, C. Siler, K. Stein AN ACT relating to pension systems of urban-county governments. Amend KRS 67A.430 to increase minimum monthly annuity to $1200; award cost-of-living increases and interest to those retirees or surviving spouses who were not receiving a $1200 monthly annuity; make technical changes; make provisions retroactive; amend KRS 67A.345 to allow surviving spouse of a retiree to be eligible for group health insurance, upon the death of the retiree, at no additional cost. Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 2-to Local Government (H) Feb 16-posted in committee HB 487 (BR 1700) - W. Hall, R. Nelson, E. Ballard, J. Bowen, H. Collins, T. Couch, J. Gooch Jr, C. Meade, T. Pullin, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, T. Thompson, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the local government economic assistance program. Create a new section of KRS 42.450 to 42.495 to require that all expenditures from funds allocated to individual counties under KRS 42.470 or 42.4592 be specifically authorized by the General Assembly through a separate line item appropriation; amend KRS 42.455 to provide that the program shall not apply to funds allocated to individual coal producing counties; amend KRS 42.4588 to apply to multicounty projects only; amend KRS 42.4592 to provide that moneys in individual coal producing county accounts shall not be expended unless specifically appropriated by the General Assembly; amend KRS 42.485 to conform. Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 3-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 488/LM (BR 1558) - S. Brinkman, A. Wuchner, J. DeCesare, R. Crimm, P. Marcotte, J. Richards, A. Simpson AN ACT relating to the taxation of aircraft. Amend KRS 132.200 to exempt personal aircraft from local taxation; amend KRS 139.480 to exempt personal aircraft from the sales and use tax; provide that the property tax provision takes effect on January 1, 2007; provide that the sales tax provision takes effect on August 1, 2006. Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 2-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 489/LM/CI (BR 1718) - A. Wuchner, R. Adams, E. Ballard, S. Baugh, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, J. Draud, C. Embry Jr, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Hoover, T. Kerr, S. Lee, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, M. Rader, J. Reinhardt, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, B. Smith, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to abortion. Repeal and reenact KRS 311.710 to detail legislative findings pertaining to the health and rights of women; repeal and reenact KRS 311.723 to prohibit voluntary abortions and establish a criminal penalty; amend and repeal various statutes to conform. Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 7-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 490 (BR 484) - A. Wuchner, R. Adams, E. Ballard, S. Baugh, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, J. Hoover, T. Kerr, S. Lee, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, R. Mobley, B. Montell, D. Osborne, M. Rader, J. Reinhardt, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, B. Smith, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to the voluntary termination of pregnancy. Amend KRS 311.720 to include more legislative findings pertaining to the health and rights of women; amend KRS 311.720 to include definitions for "individual private setting," and "pregnancy help center"; amend KRS 311.725 to increase the physician disclosure requirements made to a woman contemplating an abortion, require facilities who counsel women about abortions to make certain disclosures, require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to include the disclosure requirements in their informational material and to publish all their material in English and Spanish; create a new section of KRS 311.710 to 311.820 to require that KRS 311.725, as it was in effect on the effective date of this Act, may resume if the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Kentucky, the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, or the Supreme Court of the United States enjoins, suspends, delays, or invalidates the amendments to KRS 311.725; create a new section of KRS 311.710 to 311.820 to allow the State Board of Medical Licensure to secure private counsel should the constitutionality be challenged; shall be known as the "Woman's Right to Know Act." Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 7-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 491 (BR 1647) - D. Horlander, J. Wayne, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, R. Crimm, B. DeWeese, M. Harmon, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, S. Lee, M. Marzian, C. Miller, D. Osborne, D. Owens, S. Riggs, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to motor vehicle operators' licenses. Amend KRS 186.560, regarding revocation of motor vehicle operator's licenses, to mandate license revocation for conviction of possession, purchase, or attempt to purchase alcohol by a minor in violation of KRS 244.085(3); and for conviction of purchasing or supplying alcoholic beverages to a minor in violation of KRS 530.070(1)(a). Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 6-to Transportation (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Mar 2-reassigned to Judiciary (H) HB 492 (BR 495) - J. Vincent, T. Burch, J. Gray, M. Harmon, J. Reinhardt, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to Christmas. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to make businesses immune from civil liability for exhibiting Christmas displays except for malfunctions of the display causing injury; amend KRS 344.040 to make it unlawful for an employer to discharge an employee for saying "Merry Christmas"; amend KRS 341.370 to specify that "discharge for misconduct" does not include saying "Merry Christmas." Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 2-to Judiciary (H) Feb 17-posted in committee HB 493 (BR 1655) - M. Henley, J. Gray, K. Stein AN ACT relating to health care. Create a new section of KRS 205.510 to 205.645 to create the Fair Share Health Care Fund within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services for the purpose of supporting the operations of the Medicaid program; permit the fund to receive funds; create new sections of KRS Chapter 136 to define "commissioner," "employee," "employer," "health insurance costs," and "wages"; provide that the term "employer" does not include a nonprofit entity or governmental agency, but that it includes only companies with 10,000 or more employees; provide that an employer, on January 1, 2007 and annually thereafter, shall submit to the commissioner of the Department of Labor the number of employees in Kentucky as of January 1 of the previous year; the amount spent by the employer during that previous year on health insurance costs in the state; and the percentage of payroll that was spent by the employer in the previous year on health insurance costs in the state; require an employer that does not spend 10% of the total wages paid to employees in the state on health insurance costs to pay to the commissioner an amount equal to the difference between what the employer pays up to 10% of the total wages paid to its employees in the state; assess a $250 civil penalty for each day that the report is not made, and a $250,000 civil penalty for failure to make the required payment; require the commissioner to report by March 15 each year to the Governor on various aspects of the program; require the commissioner to verify each year the number of employers in Kentucky with 10,000 or more employees; require the commissioner to promulgate an administrative regulation to carry out the provisions of the bill; identify the Act as the "Fair Share Health Care Act; EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007 HB 493 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions, except provide that employers with 25,000 employees, rather than 10,000 employees, are subject to the provisions of this Act; change the reporting requirements to conform. HFA (1, B. Farmer) - Delete the bill in its entirety after the enacting clause; substitute in lieu thereof a requirement that the Legislative Research Commission conduct a study of the incidence of employed persons and their dependents participating in the state Medicaid program. HFA (2/Title, B. Farmer) - Make title amendment. Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 2-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 14-posting waived Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2-title) filed Feb 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 Introduced Feb. 2, 2006 HB 494/FN (BR 1738) - S. Riggs, S. Lee, L. Clark, J. DeCesare, B. DeWeese, C. Miller, T. Riner, T. Shelton, R. Webb AN ACT relating to distribution of general funds for locally operated secondary area technology centers and vocational departments. Amend KRS 157.069 to require that locally operated secondary area technology centers and vocational departments receive the same budget increase provided for local vocational area centers. HB 494 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Replace original language with language that clarifies that locally operated technical schools shall receive the same percentage baseline increase in funding as state-operated secondary area technology centers. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to Education (H) Feb 13-reassigned to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 100-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 2-received in Senate Mar 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 495 (BR 1744) - J. Carr, W. Hall, S. Lee, D. Osborne, T. Shelton AN ACT relating to local government licensing of businesses. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to allow local governments, as a part of their regular business licensing, to adopt the provisions of the bill relating to public decency; provide that if these standards are adopted without amendment, the Attorney General shall defend constitutional challenges to them; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to establish definitions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to set public decency standards for behavior in public business places, and provide that if a local government adopts those standards, then violation shall subject a business license to suspension or revocation. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 8-to Local Government (H) HB 496 (BR 1806) - B. Montell AN ACT relating to revenue and taxation. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish an income tax deduction for volunteer firefighters. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 497/FN/LM (BR 1855) - D. Keene, J. Draud, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, L. Clark, J. Comer Jr, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, M. Harper, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, S. Nunn, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, S. Riggs, A. Simpson, A. Smith, K. Stein, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to local option elections for qualified historic sites. Amend KRS 241.010 to define "qualified historic site," create a new section of KRS Chapter 242 to authorize local option elections for the limited sale of alcoholic beverages by the drink at qualified historic sites, amend KRS 243.030 to provide for a licensing fee for qualified historic sites selling alcoholic beverages by the drink, create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to specify the authority and the limitations of a qualified historic site license; amend KRS 243.040 and 243.050 to conform. HB 497 - AMENDMENTS SCS/FN/LM - Amend Section 1 to add to the definition of a "qualified historic sites" to include sites listed as National Historic Landmarks with dining facilities for at least 50 and guest lodging on the premises; also includes distilleries with souvenir retail liquor licenses listed as National Historic Landmarks; amend Section 2 to revise ballot language and notwithstand KRS 243.110; amend KRS 243.033, require caterer providing alcoholic beverages at events on property owned, leased, or operated by the Commonwealth to purchase $1,000,000 liability insurance; provide workers' compensation insurance; provide the board with proof of insurance. SCA (1/Title, J. Pendleton) - Make title amendment. SFA (1, T. Buford) - Retain original provisions; amend definition of "qualified historic site" to specify that contributing properties within a commercial district listed in the National Register of Historic places and properties listed as National Historic Landmarks are required to have dining facilities for at least 50 and lodging on the premises as authorized by KRS 219.021; retain provision for distillery listed as National Historic Landmarks with souvenir retail liquor license. SFA (2, T. Buford) - Delete Section 7 to remove requirement that caterer purchase liability insurance; provide workers compensation coverage; provide proof of insurance if catered event is on property owned, leased, or operated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 6-posting waived Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 15, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 58-35 Feb 24-received in Senate Feb 28-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 9-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 10-3rd reading; committee amendment (1-title) withdrawn ; passed 22-14 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2) Mar 13-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 15-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2) for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2) Mar 17-received in Senate Mar 20-posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2) for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2) Mar 22-received in House HB 498 (BR 1805) - J. Gray, Dw. Butler, R. Adkins, S. Baugh, K. Bratcher, M. Cherry, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, R. Damron, C. Embry Jr, M. Henley, J. Higdon, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, G. Lynn, C. Miller, L. Napier, J. Richards, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, J. Stewart III, S. Westrom, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to classified employee's benefits. Amend KRS 158.070 to permit public school employees other than teachers to participate in statewide professional meetings with substitutes when needed; amend KRS 161.011 to define "progressive discipline" as a process to deal with job-related behavior that does not meet expected and communicated performance standards; establish due process and hearing procedures for classified employees notified that his or her contract will be terminated; require the Commissioner of Education to appoint a hearing office upon request of the commissioner of education; establish the right of appeal to the Circuit Court in the county where the school district is located; provide service credit for limited status employees on approved military leave; provide reemployment or reinstatement for employees inducted into the Armed Forces of the United States. HB 498 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 158.070 to permit public school employees other than teachers to participate in statewide professional meetings with substitutes when needed; amend KRS 161.011 to define "progressive discipline" as a process to deal with job-related behavior that does not meet expected and communicated performance standards; establish due process and hearing procedures for classified employees notified that their contracts will not be renewed; require the board policy to provide a process that includes for verbal and written warnings, public and private reprimands, probation with a corrective action plan, and suspensions with pay or without pay of up to 7 days prior to termination; establish due process procedures for an employee who has completed 4 years of continuous active service; establish the right of appeal to the Circuit Court in the county where the school district is located; provide service credit for limited status employees on approved military leave; provide reemployment or reinstatement for employees inducted into the Armed Forces of the United States. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to Labor and Industry (H) Feb 6-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Labor and Industry (H) Feb 17-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Education (S) HB 499 (BR 1576) - D. Pasley, M. Rader, R. Adams, J. Arnold Jr, J. Carr, J. Comer Jr, M. Denham, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, Ji. Lee, T. McKee, R. Rand, S. Rudy, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to motor vehicle trailers. Amend KRS 189.060 to permit a motor vehicle used as a towing unit whose red lights are not obscured by the towed unit or its load to be equipped with red lights on the towed unit, towing unit, or both; amend KRS 281.600 to exempt bulk type fertilizer spreaders or liquid fertilizer spreaders being towed by a motor vehicle and used in intrastate transportation from the provisions of CFR Title 49, Part 393. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to Transportation (H) Feb 7-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Feb 16-received in Senate Feb 21-to Transportation (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 16-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 72) HB 500 (BR 1831) - J. Wayne, A. Arnold, R. Weston AN ACT relating to the inspection of motor vehicles. Amend KRS 186A.115 to raise the inspection fee on vehicles brought into the state from five dollars ($5) to fifteen dollars ($15); raise the additional fee of ten dollars ($10) to fifteen dollars ($15) per trip for certified inspectors who are required to travel to the site of the vehicle. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to Transportation (H) HB 501 (BR 1817) - H. Collins, W. Hall, C. Belcher AN ACT relating to public roads. Amend KRS 178.040 to establish that in the absence of any record, the width of a public road right-of-way shall include the area lying within landmarks and fences indicating the boundary lines and in the absence of both record or landmark shall extend to the shoulders and ditch lines. HB 501 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain the original provisions except amend KRS 178.025 rather than 178.040. HCA (1/Title, H. Collins) - Make title amendment. SCS - Retain provisions of original bill; amend KRS 178.290 to permit county, city, urban-county, consolidated local, and charter government to build and maintain sidewalks along public roads. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to Transportation (H) Feb 7-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 15-3rd reading, passed 96-2 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 16-received in Senate Feb 21-to Transportation (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 23-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 24-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute for Friday, March 24, 2006; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 89-5 Apr 10-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 236) HB 502 (BR 1371) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to solid waste. Amend KRS 109.056 to authorize local governments to place liens on motor vehicle to collect unpaid solid waste bills; specify that such liens shall be superior to all other liens except those for taxes. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) HB 503 (BR 1867) - B. Yonts, R. Nelson, R. Webb, R. Adkins, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, C. Belcher, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, C. Embry Jr, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, J. Jenkins, Ji. Lee, T. McKee, C. Meade, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, J. Richards, A. Smith, J. Stacy, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to coal miners and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 351 to define "accidents"; require accidents involving serious injury or loss of life be reported within 15 minutes after the accident or 15 minutes after communications become available, and provide for a $1,000 to $100,000 dollar penalty for failure to comply; provide for investigation and waiver of penalty; prohibit anyone from altering the accident scene; authorize commissioner and inspector to subpoena for investigation of unsafe working conditions and violations of closure orders; require posting of emergency hotline telephone numbers to report accidents and unsafe working conditions; create a panel to review and recommend wireless communications and tracking devices; amend KRS 351.090 to require quarterly inspections of coal mines in operation; amend 351.101 to declare intention of the General Assembly to balance increasing productivity with safety of miners; to state that injuries and death can be reduced by ensuring an adequate number of mine rescue teams, self-contained self-rescuers (SCSRs) and electronic tracking and communications devices; to impose civil penalties for violations including bad actor designations; amend 351.106 to require that miner training programs provide telephone numbers that may be used to report accidents and unsafe working conditions; amend 351.140 to require quarterly inspections; amend 351.191 to require each mine to have a plan approved by the commissioner that provides additional caches of self-contained self-rescuer devices; provide for additional luminescent directional signs towards caches; require operators to provide miners with approved wireless tracking and communications devices; provide that failure to comply with implementation of a plan for additional caches of self-contained self-rescuers shall constitute an imminent danger; amend 351.990 to provide for a $100 to $5,000 dollar penalty for violations of the chapter; provide for a bad actor designation for repeated willful violations that create imminent danger to miners that quintuple fines; provide that knowingly removing the wireless tracking device absent approval by the commissioner is a class D felony; amend KRS 352.180 to require preservation of the accident scene; amend KRS 352.133 to require additional caches of self-contained self-rescuers; amend KRS 352.145 to include underground mines and to require underground miners to wear electronic tracking devices; and declare an emergency. HB 503 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, B. Yonts) - Require that a member of the Mine Equipment Review Panel be a member of United Mine Workers of America; require the executive director to promulgate administrative regulations in 30 days based on the advice and recommendations of the panel; require the hotline to report accidents and unsafe working conditions be toll-free; require the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing to investigate complaints of imminent danger in 24 hours; require self-contained self-rescuers be deployed in secondary escapeways; permit company to take action against an employee for information gained during monitoring of the employee during nonemergency situations for violations of written company policy distributed to the miners; make removal or tampering with a wireless tracking and communication device a Class D felony except if the removal is not contrary to the purposes of the Act, with the approval of the commissioner; provide that removal for maintenance and testing of a device does not constitute a violation; make technical corrections. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to Natural Resources and Environment (H); posted in committee Feb 6-posting waived Feb 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 9, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with floor amendment (1) Feb 10-received in Senate Feb 14-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Introduced Feb. 3, 2006 HB 4/LM/CI (BR 1669) - R. Webb, L. Clark, D. Owens, D. Pasley AN ACT relating to consumer protection. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to define agency, "business," "consumer," "consumer reporting agency," "consumer report," "disposal," "encrypt," "person," "personal information," "proper identification," "records," "redact," "security breach," and "security freeze"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to prohibit a business from making or requiring certain uses of a consumer's Social Security number; allow certain exceptions for use or disclosure of a consumers Social Security number; require a business to make reasonable efforts to implement requirements prior to effective date; delay the effective date of this section to July 1, 2007, and declare that a violation is an unfair, false, misleading or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce in violation of KRS 367.170 subject to same remedies, duties, powers and penalties as a violation of KRS 367.170; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to establish a procedure to allow a consumer to place a security freeze on his or her credit report requiring the consumer's authorization for release of his report by a consumer credit reporting agency; require the consumer reporting agency to honor a security freeze placed by another consumer reporting agency; require a consumer reporting agency to provide the consumer with a personal identification number or password to be used by the consumer to access his or her credit file while the security freeze is in effect; provide for a procedure to permit the consumer to temporarily lift or remove the security freeze; require a security freeze to remain in effect until the consumer requests that the freeze be removed, unless the consumer has materially misrepresented facts in placing the freeze; allow an application for credit to be treated as incomplete if the third party cannot get access to a consumer report because of a freeze; prohibit a consumer reporting agency from suggesting that a security freeze reflects negatively on the consumer report; permit a consumer reporting agency to impose a fee of up to five dollars in certain instances; prohibit any fee if the consumer is a victim of identity theft and has a valid police report or has received a notice of security breach and provides a copy of the notice; require a consumer reporting agency to disclose to consumers the process for removing or temporarily lifting a freeze and to provide a notice; prohibit application of a security freeze to consumer reports provided to certain entities; require a consumer reporting agency to notify a consumer after changing certain identifying data in the consumers file; require a consumer reporting agency to provide notice to a consumer if it releases a consumer report in violation of the freeze; declare that a violation is an unfair, false, misleading or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce in violation of KRS 367.170 subject to same remedies, duties, powers and penalties as a violation of KRS 367.170; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to require an agency or business that conducts business in the Commonwealth to take certain measures to protect against unauthorized access or use of personal information during its disposal; provide certain exceptions; declare that a violation is an unfair, false, misleading or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce in violation of KRS 367.170 subject to same remedies, duties, powers and penalties as a violation of KRS 367.170; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to require an agency or business that conducts business in the Commonwealth, and that owns or maintains data that includes personal information, to disclose any security breach to any resident of the Commonwealth whose personal information was acquired or accessed; require an agency or business that does not own the data to notify the owner or licensee of the information in the event of a security breach of the information; provide a procedure for delay of the notice for law enforcement purposes; require certain information to be included in the notice; provide certain exceptions; provide that a waiver is void and unenforceable; require that the notice be given to the Attorney General and consumer reporting agencies if the notice is given to more than 1,000 residents of the Commonwealth; require the notice provider to cooperate with requests to verify the authenticity of the notice; declare that a violation is an unfair, false, misleading or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce in violation of KRS 367.170 subject to same remedies, duties, powers and penalties as a violation of KRS 367.170; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to require an agency or business that conducts business in the Commonwealth to take certain measures to safeguard against security breaches; provide certain exceptions; declare that a violation is an unfair, false, misleading or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce in violation of KRS 367.170 subject to same remedies, duties, powers and penalties as a violation of KRS 367.170; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to declare that the provisions regarding business use of Social Security numbers, security freezes, disposal of records, security breach notices, and safeguarding against security breaches do not limit agency power to enforce criminal or civil statutes or the right of any person to bring civil actions and are not a waiver of sovereign immunity; declare that no liability accrues to an agency for violations; provide venue for civil actions brought by the Attorney General regarding violations; create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to require a law enforcement agency where jurisdiction may lie for investigation and prosecution of certain identity-theft-related crimes to take a complaint and provide a copy of the police report to the complainant; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish an expedited procedure for victim of certain identity-theft-related crimes to petition the District Court for a determination that he or she is a victim of identity theft; require that the court filing fee will be the same as for filing a small claims case; provide that it is a Class D Felony to knowingly provide false information in connection with this proceeding; create a new section of KRS Chapter 431 to establish an expedited procedure allowing a person who has been charged with a crime because another person used his or her identifying information, and who has been found not guilty or the charges have been dismissed, to make a motion to the District or Circuit Court to redact his or her identifying information from certain records; establish a procedure restricting access and inspection of those records; create a new section of KRS Chapter 12 to create definitions; prohibit an agency from making or requiring certain uses of a persons Social Security number or identifying information; prohibit an agency from collecting a Social Security number unless authorized by law or necessary for the agencys duties; require an agency to segregate Social Security numbers from the rest of a record and to provide a person with a written statement of the purpose for collecting and using the Social Security number; allow certain exceptions; prohibit the inclusion of a persons identifying information in documents filed or recorded with an agency subject to certain exceptions; establish a procedure for a person to request redaction of his or her identifying information from official records placed on an agencys Internet Web site unless the agency is required or authorized by law to include the information on the Web site; allow a petition to Franklin Circuit Court to direct compliance; provide for no liability for agency actions related to this section; provide for no waiver of sovereign immunity; delay the effective date of this section to July 1, 2007; amend KRS 15.334 to require that the law enforcement basic training course provided by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council also include identity theft and disclosure of information from a financial information repository; amend KRS 411.210 to extend the civil cause of action for victims of identity-theft-related crimes to victims of the provisions regarding business use of Social Security numbers, security freezes, disposal of records, security breach notices, and safeguarding against security breaches; extend the statute of limitations to the later of five years or the date of discovery of the identity of the perpetrator of the violation; amend KRS 514.160 to provide that the crime of theft of identity applies to use of a live or deceased persons identity; increase the types of identifying information protected; provide that a purpose of the crime also includes avoiding investigation or prosecution for a crime; increase the penalty for subsequent offenses; delete the exclusion of credit or debit card fraud crimes; amend KRS 525.080 to provide that the crime of harassing communications applies whether the perpetrator is using the perpetrator's own or another persons identity; certain sections effective July 1, 2007. HB 4 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM/CI - Retain most original provisions; delete government agencies from protections of records which must be done by a business; permit background checks using a Social Security number only with the permission of the person holding that number; delete provision relating to security freeze; delete provision relating to penalty for lying to a court about being a victim of an identity theft; limit identity theft protections provided by executive branch agencies and local governments to protection of the Social Security number; remove legislative and executive branches from bill; relating to the crime of identity theft; remove penalty enhancement for second and subsequent offense and remove "avoiding investigation or prosecution for a crime" as an element of the offense in amendment of KRS 514.060 . HFA (1, F. Rasche) - Correct duplicate listing of "social security number." HFA (2, R. Webb) - Make technical corrections. Feb 3-introduced in House Feb 6-to Judiciary (H) Mar 7-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 10-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 13-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Judiciary (S) HB 504 (BR 1719) - K. Upchurch AN ACT relating to public safety. Amend KRS 431.007, relating to arrests, to permit part-time police and sheriffs to assist in other jurisdictions; permit coroners and deputy coroners to assist in other jurisdictions; permit the head of a law enforcement agency to establish policies which govern requests for and the provision of assistance; specify that statute does not limit assistance under other statutes. Feb 3-introduced in House Feb 6-to Judiciary (H) HB 505 (BR 1720) - K. Upchurch AN ACT relating to public safety. Amend KRS 189.330 to provide that peace officers and safety officers have the ability to direct vehicle traffic; amend KRS 189.378 to allow a peace officer to escort a funeral procession and, upon request of a law enforcement agency, allow a firefighter or rescue squad member to assist with a funeral procession; amend KRS 189.450 to provide that peace officers and safety officers have the ability to require a stopped vehicle to be moved from the highway, and to include a threat to public safety or threat of terrorism as a reason for requiring a vehicle to be moved; amend KRS 189.910 to permit a paid volunteer member of a rescue squad or any other person authorized by statute to operate an emergency vehicle; include mail carriers and vehicles escorting a funeral procession in the definition of "public safety vehicle"; amend KRS 189.930 to require other vehicles to yield to emergency vehicles being operated by a peace officer, safety officer, rescue squad member, or firefighter; require other vehicles to yield to a stationary public safety vehicle, if traffic conditions permit; amend KRS 189.940 to include law enforcement vehicles rather than police vehicles in those instances which provide an exemption for exceeding the speed limit; establish additional conditions for the use of warning lights by emergency or public safety vehicles; amend KRS 189.993 to conform; amend KRS 431.005 to change to qualified law enforcement officer rather than peace officer as having the ability to make arrests and define "qualified law enforcement officer"; amend KRS 446.010 to define "law enforcement agency," "law enforcement officer," "law enforcement vehicle," "member of a rescue squad," and "safety officer"; amend KRS 508.025 to specify that third degree assault includes attempt to cause injury to a safety officer; amend KRS 520.095 and 520.100 to include use of a boat or watercraft as a violation in any attempt to evade a peace officer. Feb 3-introduced in House Feb 6-to Judiciary (H) HB 506/FN (BR 1439) - J. Wayne, M. Marzian, T. Burch, W. Hall, J. Jenkins, R. Meeks, K. Stein, R. Webb AN ACT relating to taxation. Amend KRS 141.020 to increase the tax rate on income over $75,000; amend KRS 141.066 to establish a refundable earned income tax credit at 15% of the federal credit; amend KRS 140.130 to decouple from the federal estate tax phase-out; amend KRS 139.200 to include a list of selected services as subject to sales tax; amend KRS 139.120 to conform; amend KRS 139.480 to allow pollution control equipment not required by the federal government; amend KRS 141.0205 to recognize changes to income tax credits; make income tax provisions effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2006, make estate tax provisions effective for deaths on or after August 1, 2006, make some sales tax provisions effective August 1, 2006. Feb 3-introduced in House Feb 6-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 507 (BR 1143) - R. Rand, M. Cherry, D. Floyd, R. Palumbo, T. Thompson AN ACT relating to small and farm wineries. Amend KRS 244.165 to permit wineries producing not more than 50,000 gallons in one year in other states or countries to make limited shipments directly to consumers in Kentucky. Feb 3-introduced in House Feb 6-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23-recommitted to Licensing and Occupations (H) HB 508 (BR 1154) - R. Wilkey, J. Barrows, R. Adams, R. Adkins, E. Ballard, C. Belcher, Dw. Butler, L. Clark, R. Damron, C. Embry Jr, D. Floyd, J. Gooch Jr, J. Gray, W. Hall, J. Hoover, D. Keene, G. Lynn, T. McKee, R. Nelson, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, R. Rand, T. Riner, T. Shelton, T. Thompson, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to eminent domain. Create a new section of KRS 416.540 to 416.680 to delineate the allowable public uses for eminent domain in the Commonwealth; amend 416.540 relating to eminent domain, to replace the phrase public purpose with the phrase public use. HB 508 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, E. Harris) - Amend to exempt the acquisition of property financed by state road funds or federal highway funds from the public use requirement for eminent domain. Feb 3-introduced in House Feb 6-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 8-posting waived Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 14-3rd reading, passed 95-1 Feb 15-received in Senate Feb 17-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with floor amendment (1) ; received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 17-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate floor amendment (1) for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-House concurred in Senate floor amendment (1) ; passed 94-0 Mar 21-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 73) HB 509 (BR 342) - F. Rasche Feb 13-WITHDRAWN HB 510 (BR 1760) - F. Rasche AN ACT relating to classified employees' benefits. Amend KRS 158.070 to permit public school employees other than teachers to participate in statewide professional meetings with substitutes when needed; amend KRS 161.011 to define "progressive discipline" as a process to deal with job-related behavior that does not meet expected and communicated performance standards; establish due process and hearing procedures for any classified employee notified that his or her contract will not be renewed; require the Office of the Attorney General to appoint a hearing office upon request of the commissioner of education; establish the right of appeal to the Circuit Court in the county where the school district is located; provide service credit for limited status employees on approved military leave; provide reemployment or reinstatement for employees inducted into the Armed Forces of the United States; permit local districts to provide the employer's contribution toward the purchase of the state's medical insurance program; permit a school district to pay the member contribution and accrued interest to the Kentucky Retirement System for members who return to the district after military service; and provide one year of service credit on the district's salary schedule for classified employees in military service. HB 510 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 158.070 to permit public school employees other than teachers to participate in statewide professional meetings with substitutes when needed; amend KRS 161.011 to define "progressive discipline" as a process to deal with job-related behavior that does not meet expected and communicated performance standards; establish due process and hearing procedures for classified employees notified that his or her contract will not be renewed; require the board policy to provide a process that includes for verbal and written warnings, public and private reprimands, probation with a corrective action plan, and suspensions with pay or without pay of up to 7 days prior to termination; establish due process procedures for an employee who has completed 4 years of continuous active service; establish the right of appeal to the Circuit Court in the county where the school district is located; provide service credit for limited status employees on approved military leave; and provide reemployment or reinstatement for employees inducted into the Armed Forces of the United States. HFA (1, F. Rasche) - Provide that nothing in the provisions shall reduce or eliminate a benefit provided by an employer-employee bargained contract, or limit the benefits of future contracts. Feb 3-introduced in House Feb 8-to Education (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 HB 511/LM (BR 864) - C. Hoffman, K. Stein, L. Clark, J. Crenshaw AN ACT relating to corrections personnel in urban-county governments. Amend various sections of KRS 67A.6901 to 67.6911 to authorize collective bargaining for corrections personnel of an urban-county government. HB 511 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, B. Farmer) - Amend all sections to extend the right to bargain collectively to all urban-county employees. HFA (2/Title, B. Farmer) - Make title amendment. Feb 3-introduced in House Feb 6-to Local Government (H) Feb 8-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 16-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 17-floor amendment (2-title) filed Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Introduced Feb. 6, 2006 HB 512 (BR 1833) - R. Adams, C. Belcher AN ACT relating to Transportation Engineering Assistant I experience requirements. Create a new section to KRS Chapter 18A to remove the experience requirements from the class specification for Transportation Engineering Assistant I; provide that any applicant with a high school diploma, equivalency certificate, or a passing score on the GED examination shall be allowed to take the written examination for the classification. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to State Government (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 16-3rd reading, passed 97-1 Feb 17-received in Senate Feb 22-to Transportation (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 131) HB 513 (BR 1389) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to fiduciaries. Amend KRS 395.610, regarding periodic accounting by fiduciaries, to require testamentary trustees to render accountings; exempt banks and trust companies. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to Judiciary (H) HB 514 (BR 1601) - M. Denham AN ACT relating to judicial sales. Amend KRS 426.705 to specify that bonds by purchasers at judicial sales shall bear interest at the prime rate plus 2% instead of bearing interest at the rate specified in the judgment for which the sale is conducted. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to Judiciary (H) HB 515/LM (BR 1603) - J. Jenkins, L. Clark AN ACT relating to training for emergency personnel. Amend KRS 95A.260 to include emergency medical technicians and paramedics serving in a city of the first class or in a charter county government in the Firefighters Foundation Program fund; amend KRS 311A.020 to require emergency medical technicians to meet the certification and recertification requirements of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to Local Government (H) Feb 8-posted in committee HB 516 (BR 1827) - T. Pullin, D. Osborne AN ACT relating to displays in the state House and Senate chambers. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 6 and amend KRS 7.090 to direct the Legislative Research Commission to display the national motto "In God We Trust" on the walls in both the Senate and House chambers directly above and behind the dais of the President of the Senate and the dais of the Speaker of the House of Representatives; require the display to be consistent with the historic and patriotic display in the United States House of Representatives. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 10-to State Government (H) HB 517 (BR 1821) - R. Nelson AN ACT relating to railroad security. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 277 to require every railroad company operating in Kentucky to create a risk assessment of its rail facilities; require every railroad company operating in Kentucky to establish an infrastructure protection program; require every railroad company operating in Kentucky to protect sensitive community facilities such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes from hazards associated with the railroad industry; require every railroad company operating in Kentucky to immediately report emergencies to various state agencies and appropriate local first responders; require contractors and subcontractors working on rail facilities in Kentucky to hire employees who meet the same standards as railroad company employees; prohibit a railroad company, contractor, or subcontractor from retaliating against an employee who reports a violation of the Act; grant the Transportation Cabinet the authority to fine any railroad company, contractor, or subcontractor for noncompliance with the Act; establish the fine as up to $50,000 per day for noncompliance. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to Transportation (H) HB 518 (BR 1694) - M. Marzian, J. Jenkins AN ACT relating to prescriptive authority for advanced registered nurse practitioners. Amend KRS 314.011 to permit advanced registered nurse practitioners to prescribe, but not dispense, controlled substances; establish conditions for prescribing each schedule of controlled substances; authorize advanced registered nurse practitioners to prescribe a 72-hour supply of Schedule II controlled substances, except that an advanced registered nurse practitioner certified in psychiatric-mental health nursing who is providing services in a health facility as defined in KRS Chapter 216B or in a regional mental health-mental retardation services program may prescribe a 30-day supply of psychostimulants; authorize advanced registered nurse practitioners to prescribe a 30-day supply of Schedule III controlled substances without any refill; authorize advanced registered nurse practitioners to prescribe Schedule IV and V controlled substances and refills up to a six months supply; establish the Controlled Substances Formulary Development Committee to advise the Kentucky Board of Nursing regarding the promulgation of administrative regulations to limit advance registered nurse practitioner prescribing specific controlled substances; amend KRS 314.042 to require a written collaborative agreement between the advanced registered nurse practitioner and the collaborating physician defining the scope of the prescribing authority for controlled substances; require the advanced registered nurse to inform the Board of Nursing of the existence of the agreement and the name of the collaborating physician; require the Board of Nursing to provide the Board of Medical Licensure with the name of the collaborating physician; require the prescribing advanced registered nurse practitioner and the collaborating physician to have the same or similar specialty qualifications; require registration as an advanced registered nurse practitioner for one year prior to prescribing controlled substances; require advanced registered nurse practitioners to obtain certification from the U. S. Drug Enforcement Agency; amend KRS 314.195 to conform; amend KRS 218A.010 to include advanced registered nurse practitioner in the definition of "practitioner"; amend KRS 218A.202 to permit the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide data to the Board of Nursing concerning nurse practitioners who are associated with a physician or nurse practitioner who is under investigation for improper prescribing practices or who are in a geographical area where there is either a trend report or report on a nurse practitioner or physician which indicates a substantial likelihood that inappropriate prescribing may be occurring. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 519/LM (BR 1883) - A. Arnold, J. Comer Jr AN ACT relating to election costs. Amend KRS 117.045 to increase the minimum amount from $60 to $100 to be paid by the county board of elections to an election officer per election day served; change the payment made to precinct election officers and precinct election judges for certain deliveries, from the mileage reimbursement permitted for state employees to a flat fee of $10; amend KRS 117.187 to increase the minimum compensation amount from $10 to $25 for reimbursement of actual expenses paid by the county to the election officer for attending each training session; amend KRS 117.345 to require the State Board of Election to pay a county treasurer for an election that has been delayed or postponed because the Governor declared an emergency; increase from $250 to $1,000 the amount of money that the State Board of Elections is required to pay the county treasurer for each precinct in the county that contains a voting machine. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 520 (BR 1886) - C. Belcher, B. Farmer AN ACT relating to the local occupational tax. Amend KRS 67.750 to update the reference to the internal revenue code to the code in effect on December 31, 2005. HB 520 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, R. Stivers II) - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 68.197 to provide that a city contained in a county for purposes of the occupational license tax credit includes cities that are in more than one county. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 8-to Local Government (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 99-0 Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006; taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with committee amendment (1) Mar 22-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 23-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate committee amendment (1) for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-House concurred in Senate committee amendment (1) ; passed 97-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 168) HB 521 (BR 1862) - R. Wilkey, J. Hoover, D. Graham, R. Meeks, D. Owens, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to the Public Service Student Law School Loan Assistance Program and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 164A to create the Public Service Student Law School Loan Assistance Program to defray indebtedness incurred for law school for eligible attorneys working in the Office of the Attorney General, the Prosecutors Advisory Council, the Department of Public Advocacy, or nonprofit legal services organizations designated as eligible; the program shall be administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, which shall promulgate administrative regulations; create the Public Service Student Law School Loan Assistance Program trust fund in the State Treasury; provide that interest and funds shall not lapse but be carried forward for the purposes of the program; amend KRS 42.320, relating to the court cost distribution fund, to direct that 2% of each court cost, up to $1,200,000, be deposited in the Public Service Student Law School Loan Assistance Program trust fund; amend KRS 164A.337 to conform; APPROPRIATION. HB 521 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Change the reimbursement period to a 1-year period rather than a 2-year period. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to Education (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 522 (BR 1884) - D. Ford, J. Higdon, R. Mobley AN ACT relating to deceptive business practices. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to prohibit misrepresentation of geographic location of floral businesses in telephone directories and other directory assistance databases; amend KRS 367.990 to provide a penalty of $2,500 per violation and to authorize both the Attorney General and the appropriate Commonwealth's attorney to prosecute violations. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Introduced Feb. 7, 2006 HB 523 (BR 823) - T. Pullin, D. Graham AN ACT relating to promotional increments for career employees. Amend KRS 18A.110 to allow the secretary to approve the salary of career employees who are promoted to a higher pay grade to receive the same salary level that would a new appointee to that same pay grade in that classification in the same county with similar qualifications. Feb 7-introduced in House Feb 8-to State Government (H) Feb 9-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 17-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Feb 21-received in Senate Feb 23-to State and Local Government (S) HB 524 (BR 1854) - M. Weaver, R. Nelson AN ACT relating to the Public Service Commission. Amend KRS 278.260 to specify the right of the Attorney General to file a complaint with the Public Service Commission against a utility; provide that if a complaint by the Attorney General is filed with the Public Service Commission, the commission shall act within 60 days or shall establish a procedural and hearing schedule in concurrence with the Attorney General. Feb 7-introduced in House Feb 8-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 10-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 85-13 Mar 2-received in Senate Mar 6-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 525 (BR 1870) - S. Nunn, T. Burch AN ACT relating to cancer research. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky to jointly establish and maintain a cancer tissue registry for cancer tissue donation for research purposes; provide that public or private funds may used for costs; require a gatekeeper to be responsible for operations of the registry and permit a contractor to perform gatekeeper tasks; require ongoing collaboration with specified agencies and entities to establish strategies for donor designation; require report to the Governor and Legislative Research Commission by August 1, 2007 and annually thereafter; specify that cancer research associated with the registry shall not include stem cell research. HB 525 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Revise to require a joint task force by the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville to develop strategies to establish a cancer tissue research registry; specify membership; specify duties to include recommendations on operating the registry, designation of donor status, public awareness efforts, and initial and ongoing funding; require report to Interim Joint Committee on Health & Welfare by February 1, 2007. HCA (1/Title, S. Nunn) - Make title amendment. Feb 7-introduced in House Feb 8-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 23-recommitted to Education (H) HB 526/CI (BR 1890) - J. Stacy, W. Hall, R. Nelson AN ACT relating to assault in the third degree. Amend KRS 508.025, relating to assault in the third degree, to include assaulting a state officer or employee while the officer or employee is performing job-related duties or as a result of the performance of such duties. Feb 7-introduced in House Feb 8-to Judiciary (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 93-1 Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Judiciary (S) HB 527 (BR 1283) - S. Riggs AN ACT relating to property tax collection. Amend KRS 134.480 to establish a priority for the sale of certificates of delinquency if multiple offers are received on the same day; create a new section of KRS Chapter 134 to provide that certificates of delinquency more than three years old may be sold at a discount by the Department of Revenue or by a county clerk with the permission of and under the conditions established by the Department of Revenue. Feb 7-introduced in House Feb 8-to Local Government (H) Feb 10-posted in committee HB 528 (BR 1284) - S. Riggs AN ACT relating to certificates of delinquency. Amend KRS 134.460 to reference interest provisions established by KRS 134.500; amend KRS 134.500 to delete inconsistent provisions relating to interest on certificates of delinquency; provide that private purchasers may apply interest against the portion of the claim relating to the add-on fees for the county clerk and county attorney. Feb 7-introduced in House Feb 8-to Local Government (H) Feb 10-posted in committee HB 529 (BR 985) - C. Belcher AN ACT relating to consumer credit. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to require a credit card issuer to include in each billing statement a minimum payment warning; require a statement showing the number of years and the total cost to pay off balances in certain amounts; require a toll-free telephone number to be available to consumers; direct the Office of Financial Institutions to develop a table illustrating the approximate number of months it would take and the approximate total cost to repay an outstanding balance if the consumer makes only the minimum payments based on a significant number of different annual percentage rates and different account balances; restrict the requirements of this section to apply in any billing cycle in which the account agreement does not require a minimum payment of at least ten percent of the outstanding balance; provide that this section does not apply in any billing cycle in which finance charges are not imposed; create a new section of KRS Chapter 371 to require retail installment contracts and retail charge agreements with consumers to be printed in not less than ten-point type and be written in layman's language that is easily readable and understandable by a person of average intelligence and education. HB 529 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, C. Belcher) - Make Act effective January 1, 2007. Feb 7-introduced in House Feb 8-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 14-posting waived Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 8-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 530/LM (BR 1836) - D. Pasley, H. Moberly Jr, T. Shelton AN ACT relating to jail canteen accounts. Amend KRS 441.135 to clarify the use of jail canteen account funds, include but not limit usage to recreational, vocational, and medical purposes, and require a reserve to be maintained in the jail canteen account in an amount not less than $100 per inmate. HB 530 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Require the fiscal court to annually transfer to the jail canteen account beginning July 1, 2007, an amount of funds equal to $30 times the annual average daily inmate population of that county in order to maintain adequate operating funds in the jail canteen account. HFA (1, D. Pasley) - Replace the $30 per prisoner annual allotment with a flat amount based on the average daily inmate population at a minimum of $1000 and a maximum of $6000. Feb 7-introduced in House Feb 8-to Local Government (H) Feb 10-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Feb 28-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 93-4 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to Judiciary (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 147) Introduced Feb. 8, 2006 HB 531 (BR 55) - J. Stewart III AN ACT relating to insurance policies. Create a new section of Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to require that a copy of an insured's life insurance policy be mailed or otherwise delivered to the insured within 15 days after receipt by the insurer of a written request from the insured; authorize the executive director of the office of insurance to revoke or suspend the license or certificate of insurance of the insurer who violates this section, or in lieu thereof or in addition thereto, impose the civil penalty in KRS 304.99-020. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 3-posted in committee HB 532 (BR 1588) - M. Cherry AN ACT relating to athletic activities. Amend KRS 229.011, relating to definitions for the boxing and wrestling statutes, to include kickboxing mixed martial arts in the definitions of "professional" and "professional match"; amend KRS 229.081 to include the second as one of the persons participating in a professional match who must be licensed by and meet the eligibility requirements of the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority (KBWA); amend KRS 229.111 to add contestants in kickboxing and mixed martial arts among those who must get prematch physicals; delete wrestlers from the prefight physicals; amend KRS 229.171 to include kickboxing and mixed martial arts among the sports under the authority of the KBWA; create a new section of KRS Chapter 229 to create the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Medical Advisory Panel to advise the KBWA regarding health and safety issues and the fitness of individuals; establish the membership, qualifications for membership, and per diem; amend KRS 229.991 to increase from $500 to $1,000 the maximum amount of a fine for certain violations; increase from $100 to $500 the maximum fine for any violation of any provision for which no specific penalty is provided; amend KRS 229.031, 229.051, 229.061, 229.071, 229.101, 229.121, 229.131, 229.141, 229.151, 229.180, and 229.200 to apply to kickboxing and mixed martial arts. HB 532 - AMENDMENTS SFA (1, T. Shaughnessy) - Amend KRS 156.070 to require that any proposal designed to control a student's eligibility to participate in high school interscholastic athletics based on geographic boundaries designed for this purpose or designated feeder schools shall be approved by the General Assembly before being implemented. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to State Government (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; 3rd reading, passed 33-3 with floor amendment (1) ; received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate floor amendment (1) HB 533/FN (BR 1764) - D. Ford, R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to tobacco taxes. Amends KRS 131.600 and 138.140 to clarify that the tax on "roll-your-own" tobacco is an excise tax and is subject to escrow payments under the Master Settlement Agreement. HB 533 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Amend KRS 156.160 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to use A.D. (anno Domini) and B.C. (before Christ) when referencing time. SCA (1/Title, C. Borders) - Make title amendment. SFA (1, J. Denton) - Amend KRS 131.130 to define distributor as a person who distributes only cigarettes and purchases 100% of them from a single manufacturer with whom the person has an exclusive relationship to serve a defined geographical territory; amend KRS 131.195 to require a distributor to obtain a license; permit the distributor to sell or purchase from any other licensee untax-paid cigarettes; require the distributor to secure a separate license for each place of business where the untax-paid cigarettes are received; require the distributor to maintain records in accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the department. SFA (2/Title, J. Denton) - Make title amendment. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 27-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 28-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 94-1 Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 24-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Apr 12-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 12, 2006; 3rd reading; floor amendments (1) and (2-title) withdrawn ; passed 33-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; received in House HB 534 (BR 1859) - R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to charitable gaming. Amend KRS 238.525 to forbid charitable gaming licensure to any applicant or licensee directly or indirectly associated with an individual who has been prohibited from participating in charitable gaming activity; amend KRS 238.560 to allow the Office of Charitable Gaming to designate administrative actions against an organization or a directly or indirectly associated individual; permit the office to suspend a person from participating in charitable gaming or directly or indirectly associating with charitable gaming organizations for up to ten years if the person has caused serious violations for one or more organizations; define "serious violations" for the purposes of KRS 238.560 to mean those involving $1,000 or more in fines, a material misstatement of fact regarding receipts or expenses by $1,000 or more that results in a fraudulent document, or an intentional violation of the statutes or regulations governing charitable gaming. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 13-posted in committee HB 535 (BR 1818) - H. Collins AN ACT relating to motor vehicle registration. Amend KRS 186.050 to establish that a vehicle with a declared gross weight of a vehicle and load of 10,000 pounds or less be registered for a fee of $11.50; delete the gross weight and vehicle load category and fee for commercial vehicles between 6,001 and 10,000 pounds. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to Transportation (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 24-3rd reading, passed 91-0 Feb 27-received in Senate Mar 6-to Transportation (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 23-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 24-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 132) HB 536 (BR 1717) - R. Adkins AN ACT relating to consumer telemarketing. Amend sections of KRS chapter 367 pertaining to telemarketing; define "Zero call list" as the national Do Not Call Registry maintained by the Federal Trade Commission rather than a state-maintained list; include wireless phone numbers; remove responsibility for maintaining and publishing the list from the Office of the Attorney General; change all references from "merchant" to "telemarketing company" in section pertaining to filing requirements; repeal most provisions granting authority or responsibility for the program to the Attorney General. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to State Government (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 537 (BR 1913) - M. Denham, A. Arnold, S. Brinkman, R. Crimm, D. Floyd, C. Hoffman, R. Meeks, L. Napier, F. Nesler, T. Shelton, R. Weston AN ACT relating to sheriffs. Amend KRS 64.090 to increase sheriffs' fees to $40 for any agency or person requesting service not on behalf of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. HB 537 - AMENDMENTS SCS (1/LM) - Amend KRS 64.090 to increase sheriffs' fee to $30 for any agency or person requesting service not on behalf of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; amend KRS 186.245 to require every county clerk to post in their office a permanent notice of fee increases in this Act by January 1, 2007; amend KRS 64.012 to update the fee schedule for county clerks and to establish, omit, or increase various fees for county clerks; amend various statutes relating to the recording fees of county clerks to refer to KRS 64.012 for these fee amounts. SCS (2/LM) - Retain the original provisions of SCS 1 except in Section 1 by increasing the Sheriffs fee to forty dollars; increase the clerk's fee on recording and indexing documents in Section 3 to twelve dollars and dividing that fee by specifying that six dollars goes to the clerk and six dollars goes into the affordable housing trust fund; provide a delayed effective date on the fee's to August 1, 2006 and on the vehicle registration fees until January 1, 2007. SCA (1/Title, D. Thayer) - Make title amendment. SCA (2/Title, C. Borders) - Make title amendment. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to Local Government (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 87-8 Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 24-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 27-9 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Apr 10-bill reconsidered (change PASSED status); recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Apr 11-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (2-title) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 11, 2006; Committee Substitute withdrawn; committee amendment (1-title) withdrawn ; passed 26-6 with Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (2-title) ; received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (2-title) ; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (2), committee amendment (2-title) ; passed 66-26 Apr 12-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 25-became law without Governor's signature HB 538 (BR 1853) - R. Webb, S. Brinkman AN ACT relating to the encouragement of investment in clean coal energy generation. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to provide for policy to encourage clean coal generation; define clean coal generation; provide that a utility be entitled to recovery of costs for investing in clean coal generation; provide for procedures and establishment of a surcharge to customers in order to obtain reasonable return on expenditures relating to clean coal investment costs; provide for application and hearing procedures for establishing costs and surcharge amounts; provide for period review of surcharges and for adjustments and refunds if warranted; provide that commission retain jurisdiction to review surcharges. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Introduced Feb. 9, 2006 HB 539 (BR 1949) - R. Adams AN ACT changing the classification of the City of Glencoe, in Gallatin County. Reclassify the City of Glencoe, in Gallatin County, meeting the requirements for a city of the fifth class under Section 156A of the Kentucky Constitution, from a city of the sixth class to a city of the fifth class. As provided in Section 156A of the Kentucky Constitution, the population requirements for the classification of cities established by the former Section 156 of the Kentucky Constitution remain in effect until changed by law. Therefore, classification as a city of the fifth class requires a population of 1,000 to 2,999. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Local Government (H) Feb 24-posted in committee HB 540/CI (BR 1631) - T. Burch, B. DeWeese AN ACT relating to hepatitis C. Create new section of KRS Chapter 214 to require the Department of Public Health, in coordination with the Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Department of Corrections, to develop a statewide education, awareness, and information program on hepatitis C; provide the program shall include material to specifically address individuals who may be at high-risk of infection and may utilize materials developed by health-related companies, and community-based or national advocacy organizations; require the Department of Public Health to consult with the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, the University of Louisville School of Medicine, the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine, the American Liver Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and any other scientific, medical, or advocacy organization to develop the protocols and guidelines for the hepatitis C education, awareness, and information program. HB 540 - AMENDMENTS HCS/CI - Retain original provisions except make all provisions permissive except the requirement that the Department for Public Health develop a hepatitis C awareness and information program and report to the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare by December 6, 2006 and every six months thereafter. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 1-received in Senate Mar 3-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 23-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 24-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 133) HB 541 (BR 1940) - M. Denham, F. Nesler AN ACT relating to slow-moving vehicles. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189.810 to 189.860 to require any animal drawn slow-moving vehicle to be equipped with a rubber strip or compound on that portion of the tire in contact with the highway; amend KRS 189.993 to establish a penalty of not less than $20 nor more than $35 for each violation. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Transportation (H) HB 542 (BR 1919) - H. Cornett, J. Stewart III AN ACT relating to railroad employees. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277, regarding railroads, to require a railroad company to provide up to two days off, without pay, for a crew member who has worked for seven consecutive days, if requested by the crew member. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Transportation (H) HB 543/LM/CI (BR 1502) - R. Adkins AN ACT relating to consumer protection. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to prohibit procuring, attempting to procure, soliciting, conspiring, or receiving a telephone record without authorization or by fraudulent, deceptive, or false means; prohibit the selling or attempting to sell a telephone record without authorization; set criminal penalties; exempt law enforcement agencies; exempt telecommunications carriers under certain circumstances; establish that a violation constitutes an unfair or deceptive trade practice; create a civil cause of action with a civil remedy and a statute of limitations; require telecommunications carriers that maintain telephone records to establish procedures to protect such records from unauthorized use. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Judiciary (H) Feb 17-posted in committee HB 544 (BR 952) - J. Barrows AN ACT relating to tobacco sales. Amend KRS 248.280 to allow for alternative methods to establish tobacco weight. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 545 (BR 1944) - F. Rasche AN ACT relating to student financial assistance. Amend KRS 164.7885 to remove initial deadline date. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Education (H) HB 546 (BR 1943) - F. Rasche AN ACT relating to public school personnel. Amend 156.210 to replace obsolete terminology. HB 546 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Add new section to amend KRS 157.350 to outline procedures for appeals to the commissioner of education and the Kentucky Board of Education in the case of disputed nonresident student contracts between school districts. HCA (1/Title, F. Rasche) - Make title amendment. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Education (H) Mar 14-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 547 (BR 1942) - F. Rasche AN ACT relating to school personnel. Amend 156.132 to replace obsolete terminology; make gender neutral. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Education (H) Feb 27-posted in committee HB 548/FN (BR 1765) - D. Ford AN ACT relating to motor vehicle usage tax. Amend KRS 138.450 to establish a valuation floor for used vehicles that is not less than 50% of the difference between the trade-in book value of the vehicle offered for registration and the trade-in book value of the vehicle offered in trade; define additional terms; amend KRS 138.460 to provide a refund procedure for overpayments when the tax paid is based on the floor value; require the Department of Revenue to promulgate regulations to develop procedures and forms; amend KRS 138.464 to conform; EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2006. HB 548 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Amend KRS 138.450 to establish a valuation floor for used vehicles that is not less than 50% of the difference between the trade in book value of the vehicle offered for registration and the trade in book value of the vehicle offered in trade; define additional terms; exclude branded vehicles from 50% floor; amend KRS 138.460 to provide a refund procedure for overpayments when the tax paid is based on the floor value; require the Department of Revenue to promulgate regulations to develop procedures and forms; amend KRS 138.464 to conform; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2006. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 27-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 28-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 HB 549 (BR 1977) - S. Lee, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to marriage licenses and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 402.105 to require that a marriage license issued to a member of the United States Armed Forces shall be valid for 180 days; EMERGENCY. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H); posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 93-2 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) HB 550 (BR 1956) - R. Palumbo, J. Carr AN ACT relating to the provision of broadband service. Amend KRS 224A.011 to include broadband deployment projects; define "broadband deployment project"; amend KRS 224A.112 to create the Broadband Deployment Account and require that it shall be managed by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority; create a new section of KRS Chapter 224A to set forth the purposes of the broadband deployment account; require the authority to establish an incentive program to assist in the provision of broadband deployment projects; allow the authority to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out the purposes of this Act. HB 550 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Allow area development districts and other interested parties to have input with KIA on broadband deployment projects; apply only to unserved areas of state; make technical corrections. HFA (1, R. Palumbo) - Add governmental entities to list of organizations KIA shall receive input from. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 14-reassigned to Economic Development (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 134) HB 551 (BR 1626) - A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to postsecondary education. Amend KRS 164.7874 to change the definition of "KEES curriculum" from "five courses of study" to "five credits"; amend KRS 164.7879 to identify the KEES award amounts for students who graduated high school prior to June 30, 2009 and for students who will graduate high school after June 30, 2009; require that students graduating high school after June 30, 2009 receive an ACT score of 18 or above to be eligible for a KEES award; and clarify that KEES award eligibility terminates upon the expiration of five years following a student obtaining a GED; amend KRS 164.7881 and 164.7885 to conform. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Education (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 552 (BR 1891) - D. Osborne AN ACT relating to the construction of sidewalks by counties. Amend KRS 178.290 to permit all local governments to construct sidewalks along right of ways for the safety of school children or to serve the general public. HB 552 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, D. Osborne) - Clarify that local governments may construct sidewalks for the safety of school children and the general public. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to Local Government (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Introduced Feb. 10, 2006 HB 553 (BR 1950) - A. Arnold, M. Denham AN ACT relating to the receipt of payments by county governments. Amend KRS 64.840 to allow a county government to accept payment of any fine, forfeiture, tax, or fee by check, draft, electronic funds transfer, or other similar means of payment; allow the county government to recover any transaction fee incurred by the county for submitting or processing the transaction. Feb 10-introduced in House Feb 13-to Local Government (H) Feb 22-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 3-3rd reading, passed 90-0 Mar 6-received in Senate Mar 8-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 23-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 24-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 135) HB 554 (BR 1880) - J. DeCesare, C. Embry Jr AN ACT relating to eminent domain. Amend various sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes to remove the authority of local governments to exercise the power of eminent domain to eliminate blighted or slum areas while retaining other acquisition powers; limit eminent domain to situations involving public use; amend various sections of the Eminent Domain Act of Kentucky to alter the pleading, trial, proof, procedure, and appellate provisions of a civil eminent domain action; amend various other sections to conform; repeal KRS 99.220, 99.230, 99.240, 107.400, 177.260. Feb 10-introduced in House Feb 13-to Judiciary (H) HB 555/FN/AA (BR 1914) - F. Rasche, R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to retired teachers, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 161.550 to require each employer paying into the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System to contribute annually an additional amount as necessary to discharge the system's unfunded actuarial accrued liability over a 30-year period; amend KRS 161.553 to delete obsolete language and update the chart that sets out the appropriations needed to pay the annuitants; provide for the state to pay for medical insurance for annuitants; amend KRS 161.620 to provide an ad hoc cost-of-living increase of 2.1% for the 2006-2007 fiscal year and to provide an ad hoc cost-of-living increase of 1% for the 2007-2008 fiscal year; amend KRS 161.661 to permit retirees who became eligible for disability retirement before July 1, 2002, to accrue income up to $40,000, rather than $27,000; amend KRS 161.520 to conform; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY. HB 555 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN/AA - Retain original provisions except make amendments to conform the language to funding and provisions included in the budget; require the teachers' retirement system to study pension obligation bonds. Feb 10-introduced in House Feb 13-to Education (H) Feb 17-reassigned to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-posted in committee Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 13-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Apr 10-reported favorably, to Rules Apr 11-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 11, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Apr 12-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 189) HB 556/FN (BR 1762) - H. Moberly Jr AN ACT relating to gasoline and special fuel taxes. Amend KRS 138.240 to require that gasoline and special fuels reports be filed electronically for tax periods beginning on or after January 1, 2007; provide for a waiver from the requirement if specific conditions exist; amend KRS 138.280 to require that gasoline and special fuel tax payments be made electronically; provide for a waiver from the requirement if specific conditions exist. Feb 10-introduced in House Feb 13-to Appropriations and Revenue (H); posting waived Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 21-3rd reading, passed 99-0 Feb 22-received in Senate Feb 24-to Transportation (S) Mar 20-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 21-2nd reading; returned to Transportation (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill Apr 10-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 188) HB 557/FN (BR 1763) - H. Moberly Jr AN ACT relating to revenue and taxation. Amend KRS 13B.020 to exempt license and bond revocation hearings for motor fuels dealers, LP gas dealers, and cigarette licensees from the administrative hearing process in Chapter 13B; amend KRS 131.081 to allow the Department of Revenue to make a recording of any conference or meeting if the taxpayer records same; amend KRS 138.450 to define additional terms, allow trade-in credit when the reference manual is used to value a used vehicle, clarify that the owner of a used vehicle may receive a trade-in credit for the vehicle he owns; delete language limiting trade-in credit to used vehicles purchased in Kentucky only; amend KRS 138.464 to require county clerks to forward duplicate receipts and weekly reports of money collected within seven working days; create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to exempt out-of-state commercial printers and mailers from collecting sales and use tax; amend KRS 387.025 to no longer require the District Court clerk to send guardian information to the Department of Revenue; amend KRS 138.224, 138.226, 138.460, 138.4605, and 138.344 to conform; repeal KRS 138.500. HB 557 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Retain original provisions of the bill; clarify that the owner of a disregarded entity for federal tax purposes shall be considered to have nexus in Kentucky. SCS - Retain the original provisions; make technical corrections to 2006 HB 380/EN. SCA (1, C. Borders) - Amend KRS 141.010 to change the definition of "corporation" and add definitions of "pass-through entity," "S corporation," and "limited liability pass-through entity"; move definitions relating to the alternative minimum tax to a new section; amend KRS 141.0205 to recognize changes to types of credits; amend KRS 141.040 to recognize change in corporate definitions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 for the alternative minimum calculation and provide an exclusion; amend KRS 141.120 to address pass-through entity apportionment; amend KRS 141.200 to recognize changes to corporate definitions; amend KRS 141.205 to recognize changes to corporate definitions and to make a technical correction; amend KRS 141.206 to recognize changes in definitions and to require withholding on nonresident owners of pass-through entities; allow limited exceptions; amend KRS 141.208 to treat limited liability companies for tax purposes as they are treated by the IRS; amend KRS 141.420 to apply the individual credit for tax years beginning during 2005 and 2006; amend various sections of KRS chapters 141, 136, 144, and 154 to conform; make several technical corrections; effective for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2007. SCA (2, C. Borders) - Retain original provisions; attach the provisions of 2006 HB 422/SCS. SCA (3/Title, C. Borders) - Make title amendment. Feb 10-introduced in House Feb 13-to Appropriations and Revenue (H); posting waived Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute Feb 24-received in Senate Feb 28-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Apr 12-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendments (1) (2) and (3-title) ; 3rd reading, passed 22-0-11 with Committee Substitute, committee amendments (1) (2) and (3-title) ; received in House; House refused to concur in Senate committee amendment (2) ; received in Senate; Senate receded from committee amendments (1) and (2) ; passed 34-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (3-title) ; received in House; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (3-title) ; passed 72-11; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 24-Five line items vetoed (Acts ch. 251) HB 558 (BR 1685) - J. Barrows AN ACT relating to a purchase of development rights program for cities, counties, consolidated local governments and charter county governments. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to set out definitions for purchase of development rights program; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to allow local governments to create by ordinance a purchase of development rights program; set requirements of program; allow purchase of conservation easements; create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to allow local governments to fund the program with local funds, gifts, devises, grants, bequests and other appropriations. HB 558 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, D. Pasley) - Prohibit local governments from requiring landowners to participate in purchase of development rights programs. HFA (1, S. Lee) - Create a new section to require a person who receives funds pursuant to a purchase development rights program to be assessed a penalty equal to double the amount of funds received if the person has been convicted of hiring undocumented workers; prohibit a person who has been convicted of hiring undocumented workers from receiving purchase development rights funds for five years following the conviction. HFA (2/Title, S. Lee) - Make title amendment. Feb 10-introduced in House Feb 13-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 Mar 14-floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 15-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 559/FN (BR 1728) - R. Adams, E. Ballard, J. Carr, M. Cherry, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, J. Draud, B. Farmer, D. Graham, J. Gray, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Hoover, D. Keene, C. Miller, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Owens, C. Siler, A. Simpson, B. Smith, J. Stewart III, S. Westrom, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the area health care centers and making an appropriation therefor. Appropriate $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 from the General Fund to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to be divided equally each year between the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky to support area health care centers (AHECs). HB 559 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Retain original provisions; make technical correction. HCA (1/Title, H. Moberly Jr) - Make title amendment. Feb 10-introduced in House Feb 13-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 560/FN (BR 1688) - R. Nelson, L. Napier, A. Smith AN ACT relating to shippers, transporters, and receivers of coal transported on public highways. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 177 to require shippers and receivers of coal to report shipment weights to the Department of Vehicle Enforcement; require Vehicle Enforcement to promulgate administrative regulations to establish recording and reporting methods; allow the department to inspect business records to enforce provisions of weight reporting requirements; amend KRS 177.990 to provide penalties. Feb 10-introduced in House Feb 13-to Transportation (H) HB 561 (BR 1826) - J. Gooch Jr, J. Richards AN ACT relating to insurance producers. Amend KRS 304.9-040 to change "individual" to "person" in the definition of insurance consultant; amend KRS 304.9-080 to provide that no business entity shall act as a consultant unless licensed as a consultant; delete subsections (3) and (4); amend KRS 304.9-230 to establish requirements for license as a consultant for an applicant who is an individual and for an applicant who is a business entity. HB 561 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; make technical changes to Section 2; delete reference to a business entity in Section 3(1)(a); amend KRS 304.9-107 to clarify the requirements persons holding certain degrees or designations are exempt from having to meet. HFA (1/Title, J. Gooch Jr) - Make title amendment. SCS - Delete original provisions; amend KRS 156.070 to require that any student who turns nineteen (19) years of age prior to July 1, rather than August 1, shall not be eligible for high school athletics in Kentucky and shall remain eligible for that school year only. SCA (1/Title, T. Buford) - Make title amendment. Feb 10-introduced in House Feb 13-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006; floor amendment (1-title) filed Feb 28-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1-title) Mar 1-received in Senate Mar 3-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 23-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 24-2nd reading; returned to Banking and Insurance (S) Apr 10-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) as a Consent Bill Apr 11-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 11, 2006; 3rd reading; Committee Substitute defeated; committee amendment (1-title) withdrawn ; passed 19-17; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Apr 12-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 25-became law without Governor's signature Introduced Feb. 13, 2006 HB 562/FN/LM (BR 1903) - F. Rasche, S. Riggs AN ACT relating to the taxation of watercraft. Create six new sections of KRS Chapter 136 to provide definitions; cause watercraft to be centrally assessed by the Department of Revenue and provide for local distribution of collected taxes; require corporations to file a description of watercraft; require notification of watercraft value to the corporation and provide the method for distributing local taxes; provide a "hold harmless" clause for local districts; amend KRS 136.120 to remove watercraft; repeal KRS 136.181, 136.182, 136.183, 136.187, 136.184, and 136.187; Effective January 1, 2007. HB 562 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN/LM - Retain original provisions of bill, change implementation date to January 1, 2008; extend local hold harmless provisions to ten years. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 14-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 90-6 with Committee Substitute Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 169) HB 563 (BR 1992) - T. Pullin AN ACT relating to real property. Amend KRS 395.195, 382.135, 382.110, 382.120, 391.035, and 395.330 to provide that real property passing through will or intestate succession be conveyed by deed where the personal representative has the power of sale and particularizing the affidavit requirements where the personal representative does not have the power of sale and conforming the probate court order which names heirs. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 14-to Judiciary (H) Mar 7-posted in committee HB 564/LM (BR 351) - J. Hoover AN ACT relating to notary publics. Create various new sections of KRS Chapter 423 to provide for comprehensive statutory coverage of notary publics, including provisions relating to the purpose of the regulation, definitions, commissioning, applications, electronic notarizations, bonding, education, privacy, notarial authority, notarial prohibitions, fees, journals and record keeping, notarizations forms, signing by mark, official seals, seal vendors, verification of notarial authority, resignations, deaths, misconduct, liability, notarial crimes, grandfathering, and to name the Act the Kentucky Model Notary Act; Provide for a delayed effective date of March 1, 2007; amend KRS 423.010, 423.110, and 423.200 to conform; repeal KRS 64.300, 423.020, 423.050, 423.080, 423.130, 423.140, 423.150, 423.160, 423.170, 423.180, 423.190, and 423.990. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 14-to Judiciary (H) HB 565 (BR 1705) - J. Gooch Jr, R. Crimm, R. Rand AN ACT relating to basic reparation benefits. Amend KRS 304.39-210, pertaining to no fault motor vehicle insurance, to require the provider of medical services to submit the statement for services within 45 days of the day the treatment is initiated and every 45 days thereafter; prohibit the charging of fees for medical expenses in excess of the limitations of the Kentucky workers' compensation fee schedule as set forth in KRS 342.035 and in administrative regulations adopted pursuant thereto. HB 565 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, J. Gooch Jr) - Prohibit a provider of medical services under the no-fault motor vehicle insurance law from knowingly collecting, coercing, or attempting to coerce the payment of any charge for services or treatment covered by a basic reparation obligor in excess of the schedule of fees provided by this section or from causing the credit of any insured to be impaired by reason of the insured's failure or refusal to pay the excess charge. HFA (1, D. Butler) - Prohibit health care providers from charging more than two and one-half times the limitations of the Kentucky workers' compensation fee schedule; increase basic reparation fee from $10,000 to $25,000; increase minimum mandatory auto insurance coverage from $25,000 to $50,000 for bodily injuries sustained by one person in one accident and from $50,000 to $100,000 for bodily injuries to all persons from one accident; increase wage loss payment from $200 to $500 per week. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 14-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 Feb 27-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 13-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Banking and Insurance (H) HB 566 (BR 1563) - J. Richards, R. Adkins, L. Clark, R. Damron, W. Hall, D. Keene, Ji. Lee, R. Meeks, C. Miller, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to the use of funds in tobacco product manufacturer qualified escrow accounts and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 131.602 to allow tobacco escrow fund assignment to the state; amend KRS 131.602 to establish company and state obligations in escrow fund assignment; allocate funds for smoking prevention. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 14-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 23-posted in committee; posting waived Feb 27-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 28-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 1, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 78-21 Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 567 (BR 1968) - J. Gray AN ACT relating to rescue chambers. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 352 to authorize the commissioner of natural resources to require use of rescue chambers; in mines; set standards for chambers, require plan for erection of chambers to be approved by the commissioner. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 15-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) HB 568 (BR 2013) - R. Wilkey, M. Rader, J. Stacy AN ACT relating to cooperatives. Amend KRS 279.020, relating to incorporation of a rural electric cooperative corporation, to allow a nonprofit cooperative corporation to be organized for the primary purpose of generating, purchasing, selling, transmitting or distributing electric energy and providing any good or service related to generating, purchasing, selling, transmitting, or distributing electric energy and for the secondary purpose of engaging in any other lawful business or activity. HB 568 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of HB 568; in addition, make nonprofit cooperative corporations of rural electric cooperative corporations organized for the purpose of engaging in business other than electric energy conduct their business through an affiliate, unless the nonprofit cooperative corporation is engaged in a contract with a federal military installation or a contract for administrative services with a local, state, or federal government; establish the affiliates to nonprofit cooperative corporations engaged in nonregulated business; provide annual reports to member-owners of the cooperative and balance sheets and income statements to the Public Service Commission. HFA (1, F. Rasche) - Retain original provisions; make telecommunications infrastructure services a primary purpose for the organization of a nonprofit cooperative corporation. HFA (2, J. Bowen) - Require cooperatives that would compete with existing nonenergy private enterprise to receive PSC approval after demonstrating a market need. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 14-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 22-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 13-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading, passed 95-3 with Committee Substitute Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S); reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 36-1-1 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 3-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 114) HB 569 (BR 2016) - Ji. Lee AN ACT relating to motor vehicle salesmen. Increase the annual license fee for a motor vehicle salesman from $10 to $20. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 14-to Transportation (H) HB 570 (BR 1995) - D. Horlander AN ACT relating to notice. Amend KRS 411.110, regarding an action against a city for injury from defect in thoroughfare, to allow notice of the injury to be filed within one year. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 14-to Local Government (H) HB 571/FN (BR 1901) - H. Moberly Jr AN ACT relating to taxation. Amend KRS 141.010 to change the definition of "corporation" and add definitions of "pass-through entity," "S corporation," and "limited liability pass-through entity"; amend KRS 141.0205 to recognize changes to types of credits; amend KRS 141.040 to recognize change in corporate definitions and to keep 7% as top corporate tax rate; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to address changes in the structure of the alternative minimum calculation; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to impose the replacement for the corporation minimum tax; amend KRS 141.042 to include the new alternative minimum calculation language; amend KRS 141.120 to address pass-through entity apportionment; amend KRS 141.200 to recognize changes to corporate definitions; amend KRS 141.205 to recognize changes to corporate definitions and to make a technical correction; amend KRS 141.206 to recognize changes in definitions and to require withholding on nonresident owners of pass-through entities, allow limited exceptions, and determine basis in an ownership interest; amend KRS 141.208 to treat limited liability companies for tax purposes as they are treated by the IRS; amend KRS 141.420 to apply for tax years beginning during 2005; amend KRS 141.011, 141.068, 141.130, 141.347, 141.400, 141.401, 141.403, 141.405, 141.407, 141.414, 141.415, 141.418, 141.424, 141.428, 141.430, 141.390, 136.505, 154.01-010, 144.125, and 144.139 to conform; make effective for tax years beginning on and after January 1, 2006. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 14-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Introduced Feb. 14, 2006 HB 572 (BR 1894) - R. Webb, T. Couch AN ACT relating to drug testing of miners. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 304 subchapter 13 to require insurers to give a credit on workers compensation premiums for certified drug-free workplace policies implemented by licensees; create new sections of KRS Chapter 351 to require persons certified under KRS Chapter 351 to submit to drug and alcohol testing as a condition of certification; require those persons seeking certification to provide proof and specify how proof is obtained; require an employer to pay for one test for a newly certified miner and to reimburse for an applicant certified other than as a miner who is currently employed in the coal industry; provide that the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing shall offer drug and alcohol testing or will contract for those services; require that the cutoff concentration for breath alcohol shall be .04 percent; require an 11-panel drug test; establish requirements for those providing drug and alcohol testing services; require use of a medical review officer; allow the applicant to submit proof from other sources and specify requirements for acceptance of the results; require results be given when applicant is notified of granting or denial of certification; establish the reasons for denial of certification; provide for retesting at the applicant's expense; establish appeal to the Mine Safety Review Commission; provide for confidentiality of the applicant's testing results and records and exempt from release under the Kentucky Open Records Act; establish when information may be released; require insurers authorized to write workers compensation policies to give a premium credit to licensees that have implemented a drug-free workplace policy; amend KRS 349.010 to make conforming reference changes; amend KRS 351.010 to define "adulterated specimen," "illicit substances," "medical review officer," or "MRO," and "serious physical injury"; amend KRS 351.101 to state that abuse of illicit substances and alcohol in the mining industry constitutes a serious threat to the health and safety of miners; amend KRS 351.102 to require the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing to require applicants for certified miner to submit proof of drug- and alcohol-free status; require trainee miner to receive 1 hour of classroom instruction on the subject of drug and alcohol abuse; require trainee miners who have 45 working days experience to submit proof of alcohol- and drug-free status; provide a 30 day window to notify an applicant that he or she is not qualified; amend KRS 351.103 to make technical correction; amend KRS 351.1041 to allow for an appeal to the Mine Safety Review Commission for violations of drug and alcohol certifications and failures to report serious accidents; amend KRS 351.106 to require the Mining Board to establish retraining and reeducation requirements that include 30 minutes of alcohol and substance abuse education; provide additional training in substance abuse; require the secretary to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 351.110 to require other certifications granted under Chapter 351 to include provisions for drug and alcohol testing; amend KRS 351.120 to require proof of drug- and alcohol-free status; require the commissioner to suspend certifications for violations of drug- and alcohol-free status and provide for hearing before the Mine Safety Review Commission; provide procedures for filing a petition for hearing and reapplication procedures; amend KRS 351.127 to require certified emergency medical or mine emergency technicians to submit to drug and alcohol testing; amend KRS 351.1291 to require training in substance abuse; amend KRS 351.170 to require all reports of facilities licensed under KRS Chapter 351 to be made to the executive director of the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing; provide reporting requirements for operators and superintendents; amend KRS 352.010 to define "executive director" and "serious physical injury"; amend KRS 352.180 to provide that failure to report a serious physical injury or fatality shall create a rebuttable presumption of an intentional order to violate mine safety laws; provide that Office of Mine Safety and Licensing may require post-accident testing of certified persons; provide that the cost of post-accident testing shall be borne by the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing; provide for a deviation on the type of testing procedures for post-accident victims; amend KRS 352.210 to make changes to conform and require the licensee to notify the executive director by the close of the next business day of certified persons discharged for violation of the company's substance abuse or alcohol abuse policies or who tested positive or failed to complete an employee assistance program; amend KRS 352.390 to allow the Mine Safety Review Commission to revoke, suspend, or probate certificates for failure to maintain drug- and alcohol-free status; and make technical corrections and conforming subsection reference changes. HB 572 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of HB 572; establish requirements that must be met for an applicant that fails a drug and alcohol retest and who has been denied certification to obtain eligibility to reapply for a certification; require a miner who has had a certification revoked or suspended due to violating a drug or alcohol free condition to reapply for certification after fulfilling the terms of any final order entered by the Mine Safety Review Commission; and make technical corrections. HFA (1, R. Webb) - Clarify that only drug testing related records are exempt from disclosure under the Kentucky Open Records Act. HFA (2, R. Webb) - Clarify that only drug-testing related records are exempt from disclosure under the Kentucky Open Records Act. HFA (3, R. Webb) - Amend KRS 352.180 to require the making of a report for inundation of a mine by waters or gases; allow a mine foreman of his designee to make the report; specify that the report of the accident shall be made within 15 minutes of that person having actual knowledge of the occurrence rather than upon learning of the occurrence. HFA (4, R. Webb) - Amend KRS 352.180 to require the making of a report for inundation of a mine by waters or gases; allow a mine foreman or his designee to make the report; specify that the report of the accident shall be made within 15 minutes of that person having actual knowledge of the occurrence rather than upon learning of the occurrence and having access to communications. SCA (1, T. Jensen) - Make technical correction. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 3-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 6-floor amendment (3) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 7-floor amendment (4) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (2) and (4) Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 38-0 with committee amendment (1) Mar 23-received in House; to Rules (H) Mar 24-posted for passage for concurrence in Senate committee amendment (1) for Friday, March 24, 2006; House concurred in Senate committee amendment (1) ; passed 94-0 Apr 10-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 241) HB 573 (BR 2003) - H. Collins, W. Hall, C. Meade AN ACT relating to on-site sewage systems. Amend KRS 211.180 to remove regulatory authority for systems with greater than 10,000 gallons design flow; amend KRS 211.350 to remove regulatory authority for systems with greater than 10,000 gallons design flow; require tracking database and annual reporting relating to on-site sewage systems; provide for licensed engineer approvals of on-site systems and provide for prohibition on denying permit in absences of compelling reason; provide for presumed permit approval 15 days after submission in absence of written notification of denial; provide that it is responsibility of owner to protect approved site; provide that agency is responsible for responding to request for reinspection if conditions change and provide owner with written list of remedial measures if needed; provide that Department of Public Health maintain list of all on-site system technologies and provide such list to interested parties; prohibit limiting of alternatives considered; require owners to provide maintenance of system; amend KRS 211.370 to remove regulatory authority for systems with greater than 10,000 gallons design flow; amend KRS 212.230 to require statewide database reporting on on-site systems; provide for inclusion of Department of Public Health wastewater consultants in consideration of appeals before a local board of health. HB 573 - AMENDMENTS HCS (1) - Retain original provisions of the bill except to delete amendment to KRS 211.180 to remove regulatory authority for systems with greater than 10,000 gallons design flow; delete amendment to KRS 211.350 to remove regulatory authority for systems with greater than 10,000 gallons design flow; delete provision for ban on denying permit in absences of compelling reason and provision for presumed permit approval 15 days after submission in absence of written notification of denial; delete prohibition limiting alternatives considered; add requirement that the local health department provide a list of all options after a site evaluation; require owner to contract with a management entity, certified system operator, or trained system operator to develop and implement approved operations and maintenance plan specific to the system approved; permit a licensed professional engineer to perform a site evaluation and design on-site sewage disposal systems; require the local health department to approve, deny, or require additional information within 15 working days and permit an additional 10 days to review new information. HCS (2) - Retain provisions of HCS1 and add requirement that a local health department complete the site evaluation within 15 working days of the receipt of the application and if additional information is required, the applicant has 10 days to submit additional information; specify the responsibility of protecting and maintaining the site; notify the local health department of substantive changes is the site owner's responsibility; require local health department to provide written notice within 15 days of remedial measures if a site once suitable is declared unsuitable; delete provisions permitting a professional engineer to perform site evaluation; require local boards of health to provide permit applicants information regarding the Cabinet for Health and Family Services' ombudsman. SCS - Retain original provisions of HCS; clarify that only the owner of advanced treatment, alternative, experimental, or new and emerging technology systems must contract with a management entity, certified system operator, or trained system operator to develop and implement an approved operations and maintenance plan, specific to the approved system. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Health and Welfare (H); posted in committee; posting waived Mar 9-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (2) Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 10-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute Apr 11-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 98-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 191) HB 574 (BR 1681) - A. Simpson AN ACT relating to plastic containers. Amend KRS 224.50-585 to require that if the material comprising a container's label, base cup, layer of resin, or other plastic component is different but of the same predominant resin comprising the bottle or container then the container shall be labeled the same as the plastic container; and the word "OTHER" and the number "7" if the material comprising the product label, base cup, layer of resin, or other plastic component is not compatible for the purposes of recycling with the material comprising the bottle or container. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 575 (BR 2000) - M. Marzian, K. Stein AN ACT relating to access to abortion services by low-income women. Amend KRS 205.010 to permit Medicaid recipients to obtain abortions; amend KRS 205.510 to allow abortion to be included under medical care; amend KRS 205.560 permit the Cabinet to provide medical assistance for abortions; amend KRS 311.715 to allow Medicaid funds to be used for abortion. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 576/CI (BR 1998) - M. Marzian, J. Wayne AN ACT relating to campaign finance and making an appropriation therefor. Establish KRS Chapter 121B and create new sections to provide for the Kentucky Clean Election Act; define terms; establish the Kentucky clean election fund to distribute transfers to certified candidates; provide for reporting, records preservation, audit, and administrative regulations; provide procedures for declaration of intent for participating candidate to seek certification as a Kentucky Clean Election Act participant; prohibit a participating candidate from accepting contributions prior to the qualifying period, except for seed money contributions, which are limited to no more than $10 per individual and shall not exceed $1,500 for a candidate for the state Senate and $500 for a candidate for the state House; require a participating candidate to obtain qualifying contributions from a designated number of registered voters during the qualifying period, totaling 275 for a candidate for the state Senate and 100 for a candidate for the state House; require a participating candidate to submit qualifying contributions to the registry during the qualifying period; require the participating candidate to request certification no later than the last day of the qualifying period; require the registry to certify a candidate if the candidate signs and files a declaration of intent, submits the proper number of qualifying contributions, has accepted the proper amount of seed money contributions and no other contributions, files a notification and declaration of candidacy or has been nominated for office, and submits any other information required by the registry; require certification no later than three days after final submission of qualifying contributions; provide for appeal of denial of certification; require a certified candidate to limit campaign expenditures and obligations to transfers distributed by the fund and prohibit a certified candidate from accepting any contributions unless specifically authorized by the registry; require that unspent seed money and qualifying contributions be transferred to the fund; require the registry to distribute transfers within three days after certification for certified candidates in a contested primary election, and within three days after the primary election for certified candidates in a contested general election; require the registry to determine the amount of transfers not later than the first Wednesday after the first Monday in November preceding the election year, and require the first transfers to be made for the 2008 state Senate and House elections; specify that transfer amounts shall be $54,000 for Senate and $20,000 for House contested primary or contested general elections, that no transfers shall be made for uncontested primary or uncontested general elections, and that transfers shall be adjusted for inflation or deflation; specify that if the sum of a nonparticipating candidate's expenditures or obligations or funds raised or borrowed exceeds the transfer amount, then the registry will issue an additional amount to any opposing certified candidate equivalent to the excess, if funds are available; limit matching funds to two times the original distribution, if funds are available; allow a certified candidate in a general election not affiliated with a political party who has been certified by April 15 to be eligible for general election transfers; require participating and certified candidates to report any money collected, all campaign expenditures, obligations, and related activities to the registry, according to procedures and at times prescribed by the registry in administrative regulations; require that any balance in a campaign account of any defeated certified primary candidate and any certified general election candidate to be returned to the fund; prohibit transfers from being distributed in excess of the total amount of money deposited in the fund; require a certified candidate to comply with KRS Chapter 121; provide for Class D felony for knowing violation of the expenditure limitations, contribution limitations, misuse of fund transfers, or falsification of records and provide for disqualification from holding office or becoming a candidate for office and provide for forfeiture of nomination or election; provide for refund of all fund transfers if there is a violation of the statutes; provide for Class D felony for any knowing violation of the chapter or administrative regulations; provide for transmission of information about violations to Commonwealth's Attorney and Attorney General; provide for civil penalty of $1,000 per violation; provide for contribution and expenditure limitations to be adjusted for inflation or deflation; amend KRS 118.255 to provide for a $1,300 filing fee for State Senate candidate and $500 filing fee for State House candidate, with funds going to the clean election fund; amend KRS 6.611, 6.784, 121.120, 121.170 to conform; appropriate $18,156,000 for FY 2007-08 to Registry of Election Finance. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 16-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 577/FN/CI (BR 70) - S. Westrom, T. Riner AN ACT relating to animals. Amend KRS 525.125 relating to animal cruelty in the first degree to include the infliction of abuse or neglect severe enough to risk death to the animal; include language requiring offender to pay for the animals care, housing, and veterinary needs. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Judiciary (H) HB 578 (BR 2144) - J. Gooch Jr AN ACT relating to life insurance. Create a new section of Subtitle 12 of KRS Chapter 304 to require a life insurance company to contact the owner of a life insurance policy if moneys held by the insurer become due and payable under a life insurance policy that has terminated or matured and the owner of the policy during the preceding three years has not assigned, readjusted, or paid premiums or subjected the policy to a loan or corresponded with the insurer, or if the moneys are not due and payable but the owner has not assigned, readjusted, or paid premiums or subjected the policy to a loan or corresponded with the insurer within any five year period; require the insurer to submit a written statement to the Department of Insurance if unable to contact the owner; require the department to maintain the statements and at least annually compare the names of insureds to certificates of death filed with the Commonwealth; require the department to notify the insurer if a name appears in the death records and require the insurer to notify the beneficiary. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 579 (BR 2143) - J. Gooch Jr, R. Nelson, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to life insurance. Create a new section of Subtitle 14 of KRS Chapter 304 to provide that when a life insurance policy becomes a claim by the death of the insured, the insurer must accept as proof of death a written statement by a licensed physician in charge of the person's care for the illness or condition which resulted in death, or a county coroner, or a licensed funeral director; require settlement to be made in a timely manner upon receipt of such written statement if death is from natural causes and the life insurance policy is incontestable. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 Feb 27-3rd reading, passed 100-0 Feb 28-received in Senate Mar 2-to Banking and Insurance (S) HB 580/FN (BR 2001) - J. Carr, J. Bruce, D. Osborne AN ACT relating to individual income tax. Amend KRS 141.010 to exempt military pay for active duty service if the recipient is stationed in Kentucky; effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2006. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 581 (BR 2015) - H. Moberly Jr AN ACT relating to the Office of Education Accountability. Amend KRS 7.410 to require, on or before December 1 of each year, that the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee adopt an annual research agenda for the Office of Education Accountability; provide that the agenda shall be amended to include studies directed by the General Assembly in the next succeeding session; direct that the Office of Education Accountability's annual report include a status and results of the current year's annual research agenda, a summary of completed investigative activity conducted, and other items of significance as determined by the Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee; make changes to conform. HB 581 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Retain original provisions; require the review of the finance system to include an analysis of the level of equity achieved by the funding system; delete the direction that the office attempt to resolve any substantiated allegations. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Education (H) Feb 21-posting waived; posted in committee Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 Feb 24-3rd reading, passed 91-0 Feb 27-received in Senate Mar 1-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 24-received in House; to Rules (H); House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 97-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 170) Introduced Feb. 15, 2006 HB 582 (BR 1482) - R. Crimm AN ACT relating to operation or use of a motor vehicle. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to prohibit a person from recovering noneconomic losses as a result of operation of a motor vehicle if the injured person was uninsured, or was operating the vehicle in violation of KRS 189A.010, 189A.105, or 189A.090, or was committing a felony or in immediate flight therefrom; provide that an insurer is not liable for noneconomic damages for such an injured person under a motor vehicle liability policy, uninsured motorist, or underinsured motorist insurance; allow an insurer to withhold paying a claim to such an injured person until final judgment of guilt or innocence. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to Judiciary (H) HB 583 (BR 2182) - T. Burch AN ACT relating to a health insured's right to obtain his or her liability for a current procedural terminology code from the insured. Create a new section of KRS 304.17A to define current procedural terminology (CPT) code; amend KRS 304.17A-150 to provide that it is an unfair trade practice for an insurer to refuse to provide to an insured the insured's liability for a CPT code within 24 hours of receipt of the CPT code from the insured. HB 583 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete original provisions; create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require a health insurer to make a good faith effort to provide the insured with information on estimated potential costs for a specified procedure or service within 14 business days; provide that the insurer will not be bound by the estimate and will not be responsible for any costs incurred outside of the estimate; permit compliance by making estimated cost information available on the insurer's Web site. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 584 (BR 920) - D. Floyd AN ACT relating to contracts for the production and sale of school photographs. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to provide that a contract between a school district or school and a vendor for the production and sale of student or class photographs shall be awarded on the basis of quality and cost to a purchaser; prohibit incentives or premiums from being taken into account when a contract is awarded; prohibit receipt of a monetary incentive or premium by a district or school; and prohibit a school or school district from increasing the price of school photographs for fundraising purposes. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to Education (H) HB 585 (BR 2024) - T. Pullin, C. Miller, R. Adams, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, S. Brinkman, J. Carr, H. Collins, T. Couch, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, C. Embry Jr, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, W. Hall, M. Harper, J. Higdon, J. Hoover, D. Keene, T. Kerr, R. Mobley, R. Nelson, D. Osborne, J. Richards, T. Shelton, A. Simpson, T. Thompson, J. Vincent, M. Weaver, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to informed consent in an individual private setting. Create a new section of KRS 311.250 to 311.379 to establish that anytime informed consent is required in an individual private setting, informed consent is only valid when a face-to-face meeting occurs with both parties in the same room. HB 585 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Specify that if a statute uses the phrase "individual, private setting" to describe conditions for informed consent, then the informed consent offered is valid only if a physician or licensed nurse, physician assistant, or social worker to whom the responsibility has been delegated by the physician has a face-to-face meeting with the patient and both parties are in the same room. HFA (1, K. Stein) - Retain original provisions and amend KRS 212.345 to require informed consent for nontherapeutic sterilization to be obtained by a face-to-face meeting between the physician or others at least 24 hours prior to the procedure. HFA (2, K. Stein) - Replace all text with an amendment to KRS 311.725 to specify the conditions for informed consent as valid only if a physician or licensed nurse, physician assistant, or social worker to whom the responsibility has been delegated by the physician has a face-to-face meeting with the patient and both parties are in the same room. HFA (3, S. Nunn) - Retain original provision and add that informed consent may be obtained by using the telehealth network. HFA (4, M. Marzian) - Replace all text with HB 489 as introduced. HFA (5, M. Marzian) - Replace all text with HB 489, except permit an exception for rape and incest. HFA (6, S. Nunn) - Retain original provision and add that informed consent may be obtained by using the telehealth network. SCS/LM - Delete original provisions; replace with SB 125. SCA (1/Title, K. Stine) - Make title amendment. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Feb 23-reassigned to State Government (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-floor amendments (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) and (6) filed to Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading, passed 87-11 with Committee Substitute Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to Judiciary (S) Mar 22-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 23-2nd reading; returned to Judiciary (S) Mar 24-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 33-4 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) HB 586 (BR 2136) - T. Couch, T. Edmonds, H. Cornett AN ACT relating to the expense allowances of justices of the peace and county commissioners. Amend KRS 64.530 to increase the expense allowances of justices of the peace and county commissioners serving on fiscal court committees. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to Local Government (H) HB 587/FN (BR 2146) - Dw. Butler AN ACT relating to the state flag. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to require the state flag be displayed in public schools; require a state flag be provided every public school every five years; provide a state flag, at cost, if needed before the end of the five year period. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to Education (H) HB 588 (BR 2026) - S. Brinkman AN ACT authorizing the payment of certain claims against the state which have been duly audited and approved according to law, and have not been paid because of the lapsing or insufficiency of former appropriations against which the claims were chargeable, or the lack of an appropriate procurement document in place, making an appropriation therefore, and declaring an emergency. Appropriate funds for the payment of claims against the state; APPROPRIATION; EMERGENCY. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 22-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 95-1 Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 171) HB 589 (BR 381) - B. DeWeese AN ACT relating to health education. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to encourage public schools to include age-appropriate education on the risks associated with exposure to ultraviolet rays within the existing health curriculum; require the Kentucky Department of Education to provide instructional resources, including information from national standards and health organizations. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to Education (H) Feb 21-posting waived; posted in committee Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 24, 2006 Feb 27-3rd reading, passed 99-0 Feb 28-received in Senate Mar 2-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 148) HB 590 (BR 1887) - C. Belcher AN ACT relating to occupational license fees. Amend KRS 67.795 to provide that any amendment to an ordinance or resolution that is made to conform the provisions of KRS 67.750 to 67.790 and that does not change a tax rate shall not be considered the imposition of a new fee or tax; amend KRS 67.793 to provide that a county that imposes a rate increase under that section shall continue to allow an offset of an existing city tax in the same proportion as was previously permitted. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to Local Government (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; placed in the Orders of the Day Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 93-0 Mar 17-received in Senate Mar 21-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 591 (BR 2017) - T. Pullin, M. Denham AN ACT relating to methamphetamine contamination. Create a new section of subchapter 1 of KRS Chapter 224 to provide for standards and certification of cleanup of properties contaminated by clandestine methamphetamine production; provide for definitions; provide for statutory standards for cleanup, or alternative standards by administrative regulation; provide for the establishment through administrative regulation of standards for training and certification of contractors for cleanup work; provide for required notification prior to agreement to a lease or sale of contaminated property; provide for release of owner liability if property meets standards for cleanup; provide for notifications of state agencies of property contamination; provide for listing of contaminated properties and removal from list if cleaned up to standards; provide for authority to promulgate administrative regulations to effect provisions of the section and to determine requirements for contractor documentation. HB 591 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Establish responsibilities of the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; permit a local health department to attach methamphetamine-contaminated property until the property is cleaned up; make technical changes. HFA (1, T. Pullin) - Make technical changes. HFA (2, T. Pullin) - Clarify that a local health department shall rely on its KRS Chapter 212 powers to protect the public from health hazards posed by methamphetamine contamination. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 17-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 21-reassigned to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Mar 13-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Introduced Feb. 16, 2006 HB 592 (BR 2185) - C. Belcher, M. Henley AN ACT relating to credit card transactions. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to require that discount rates, transaction charges, interchange rates, or any other charges and fees charged to merchants or deducted from credit card sales for processing credit card transactions where the charges or fees are a percentage multiplied by the gross dollar amount of the credit card transaction must be based on the dollar amount of the credit card sale excluding any taxes on the sale; declare that any such fees shall not be applied to the tax portion of any credit card sales; provide that violation of this section is an unfair, false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce in violation of KRS 367.170. HB 592 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, C. Belcher) - Provide that a credit card issuer shall not be deemed to be in violation if the tax portion of any credit card sale is not separated out from the amount of the credit card sale. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 23-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 593 (BR 1807) - F. Nesler, R. Wilkey, S. Brinkman, M. Cherry, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, R. Damron, J. Gray, W. Hall, S. Rudy, J. Stacy, T. Turner, J. Vincent, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to tax credits for railroad infrastructure improvements. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 141 to establish three railroad infrastructure improvement and expansion tax credits; amend KRS 141.0205 to add new credits to the order of application and use of credits if a taxpayer is entitled to more than one credit against tax imposed by KRS 141.020 or 141.040. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 594 (BR 2254) - D. Owens AN ACT relating to damages. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to establish that physical contact is not required to recover damages in personal injury or wrongful death claims arising from vehicle accidents where competent proof shows by a preponderance of evidence that the negligence or other actionable misconduct of the defendant, or unknown defendant in an uninsured vehicle or underinsured motorist coverage claim, was a substantial factor; amend KRS 304.20-020 and 304.39-320 to conform. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Judiciary (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 595 (BR 1988) - C. Embry Jr, J. Draud AN ACT relating to drug overdose prevention. Create a new section of KRS 218A.010 to 218A.250 to require physicians and institutions treating persons with a drug overdose to report the case to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; establish the requirements for the information to be included in the report; establish the Office of Vital Statistics as the repository of the centralized database; require the Office of Vital Statistics to issue a quarterly report; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate administrative regulations. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 596 (BR 2241) - J. Draud, A. Simpson AN ACT relating to the employment of deputy sheriffs. Amend KRS 70.030 to provide for employment protection for deputy sheriffs in counties containing a city of the first or second class that do not have a merit board; provide that deputy sheriffs may be fired or disciplined only for violations of law; allow chief deputies to be demoted one step upon election or appointment of new sheriff. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Local Government (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 597 (BR 1996) - J. Richards, R. Wilkey, J. DeCesare AN ACT relating to the designation of Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra as the official state chamber orchestra. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra as the official state chamber orchestra. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 22-posting waived; posted in committee Feb 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mar 6-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 7-received in Senate Mar 9-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Apr 10-2nd reading, to Rules HB 598 (BR 2255) - J. Hoover AN ACT relating to riding in trucks. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to define "truck" and prohibit a person under age 16 from riding in an open cargo area on a highway; exempt trucks in a parade or trucks with camper tops or other enclosures and trucks registered under KRS 186.050(4) on private property; require that the operator of the truck be cited; amend KRS 189.990 to add penalty. HB 598 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, H. Collins) - Retain original provisions of the bill; change to prohibiting no more than two persons under age 16 from riding in an open cargo area on a highway; amend KRS 189.990 to exempt court costs and fees for violation. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Transportation (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) rejected ; passed 94-2 Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Transportation (S) HB 599 (BR 2235) - R. Nelson, J. Stewart III AN ACT relating to railroad worker safety. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 277 to require the Transportation Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations on safe walkways for railroad workers. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Transportation (H) HB 600 (BR 1528) - J. Barrows, J. Draud, S. Westrom AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky and amend Section 226 of the Constitution of Kentucky, relating to casinos. Propose a new section of the Kentucky Constitution, relating to casinos which would require the General Assembly to permit the operation of casinos; require the General Assembly to define casino gaming; define the types of casino gaming which may be engaged in; limit casino gaming to the eight racetracks licensed as of January 1, 2005, to conduct live thoroughbred or standardbred horse racing meetings and to conduct pari-mutuel wagering thereon; create an agency of state government to regulate casino gaming; require 35% of adjusted gaming receipts to be a tax; require 14.65% to be used for benefit of thoroughbred, standardbred, and quarterhorse breeds; require 1% to be used for benefit of other than thoroughbred and standardbred breeds; require 49.35% to be allocated to casino gaming operators; exempt casino operators from any other taxes other than income or property tax, and establish other standards for honest operation of casinos; require that percentages of funds derived from taxation of casinos shall be applied to certain purposes, including casino regulation at 1/2%, education at 40%, health care at 20%, local government at 12.5%, economic development at 10%, environmental protection at 10%, budget reserve trust fund at 3.5%, drug, alcohol or gambling addiction treatment at 2%, agricultural or livestock research or development at 1% and veterans' programs at 1%; set forth qualifications for casino gaming operators which shall include a requirement to run at least as many live races as were run in calendar year 2005, unless horse racing associations agree otherwise or certain conditions apply; propose to amend Section 226 of the Kentucky Constitution to provide that casino operation is an exception to the prohibition against lotteries and gift enterprises; submit to voters; provide ballot language. HB 600 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete original provisions, except amend section 226 of the Kentucky Constitution to provide that casino operations are an exception to the prohibition against lotteries and gift enterprises; add provisions to permit the General Assembly to establish casinos by general or special law at designated venues; limit the number of casinos to no more than nine. HFA (1, S. Brinkman) - Amend to specify that of the 20% of adjusted gaming receipts allocated for health care, 5% go to services for individuals suffering from autism spectrum disorder. HFA (2, S. Westrom) - Retain provisions of committee substitute, except require the General Assembly to provide for casino gaming at eight racetracks and three additional locations in the state; require the General Assembly to establish and regulate the form and method of casino gaming and the location and conditions for operating casino gaming, and to vest administrative authority for casino gaming to a designated state agency; require the General Assembly to appropriate any funds allocated and paid to the Commonwealth towards costs associated with education, health care, community development, local governments, and other public purposes; specify question to be submitted to the voters. HFA (3, J. Barrows) - Amend to permit General Assembly to authorize operation of casinos; limit total number of casinos to a ratio not to exceed one casino for every five hundred thousand persons in the state as determined by the census; allow limited casinos operated by associations licensed to conduct thoroughbred or standardbred horse racing meetings and to conduct pari-mutuel wagering thereon; if General Assembly authorizes casino operation; establish the form and method of casino gaming; vest authority in a state agency to regulate casinos; establish licensing process; permit racetracks to be eligible for licenses; establish standards for honest operation of casinos; prescribe ballot language. HFA (4, T. Riner) - Retain original provisions; add provision earmarking at least 10% of the receipts once prizes are paid out, for educational programs, treatment programs, and financial assistance for compulsive gamblers or their spouses and children. HFA (5, T. Riner) - Delete provisions setting out in detail how the gross gaming receipts shall be spent; add provision earmarking at least 10% for education programs, treatment programs and financial assistance for compulsive gamblers or their spouses and children. HFA (6, R. Crimm) - Retain original provisions; restrict state revenue generated by casino gaming to be dedicated for capital projects at state or local levels or for educational facilities; require capital projects fund to be established and maintained as a fund separate and distinct from the general fund. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 21-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 22-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-floor amendments (2) (3) and (4) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (5) filed Mar 22-floor amendment (6) filed to Committee Substitute ; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 601/LM (BR 1531) - J. Barrows, J. Draud, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to gaming and making an appropriation therefor. Establish KRS Chapter 230A and create new sections to rename the Kentucky Lottery Corporation the Kentucky Gaming and Lottery Corporation; create the Casino Gaming Advisory Committee and set out the committee's members, terms, and purpose; provide for resolution of disputes between the Kentucky Gaming and Lottery Corporation and the Kentucky Racing Authority; set out the powers and duties of the corporation relating to gaming in Kentucky to include licensing, contracting, conducting criminal background investigations, issuing subpoenas, appointing hearing examiners under KRS Chapter 13B; initiate enforcement proceedings, and promulgating administrative regulations; require the corporation to submit quarterly and annual reports to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission, to perform a continuing study of gaming in the United States, and to maintain license application files; provide for corporation's files to be open under Open Records Law; authorize the corporation to inspect gaming facilities and test casino gaming devices, to seize and impound records relating to adjusted gaming receipts, and to investigate any suspected regulatory or criminal violation of the chapter; grant peace officer status to enforcement personnel of the corporation; require the corporation to promulgate administrative regulations for application and licensing procedures and fees, inspection procedures, reporting requirements for licensees, and procedures for temporary licenses; require corporation to take all action necessary to facilitate casino gaming at the earliest feasible time; set out additional requirements for gaming license application; require the corporation to investigate the qualification of each license applicant and persons who control the license applicant, furnish fingerprint cards for criminal history records checks; prohibit licensing of persons with certain convictions unless prohibitions are waived; provide additional prohibitions for persons applying for gaming licenses; require applicants to furnish all information necessary to determine qualifications; place the burden of proving qualification for licenses on the applicant; provide for joint licenses, and require revocation of licenses of persons convicted of certain crimes; make information in license applications subject to Open Records provisions unless designated or generally recognized as confidential; set out provisions for gaming licenses, including the requirements that casino gaming facilities only be located at racetracks owned or operated by eligible associations, and that eligible associations run as many live races for the same breed as they did in calendar year 2005 unless thoroughbred and standardbred representative groups agree or because of disasters, emergencies or other reasons beyond the eligible association or gaming operator's control; provide for reduced racing days to be awarded by Racing Authority to other eligible associations; set out a ten year period for gaming licenses; provide for denial, revocation, or non-renewal of a gaming license under certain circumstances; allow an eligible association owning or operating more than one racetrack to be issued a gaming license at each of its racetracks; require approval of the corporation for transfer of a gaming license; require licenses other than gaming licenses to be governed by administrative regulations; allow corporation to investigate gaming operators and other licensees and to take appropriate action if corporation determines licensees violated provisions of the chapter; describe method of instituting administrative proceedings by the corporation against a licensee; provide for emergency orders relating to licenses upon certain findings of the corporation; provide for appeal of the decisions of the corporation; set out the duties of the gaming operator to include providing the corporation access to records and the facility, maintaining records for five years, obtaining approval of the corporation for any change of control; filing a copy of its federal income tax returns with the corporation; adopt an internal control system, and make financial reports to the corporation and the Racing Authority; set out requirements relating to casino gaming devices; provide for licensing of gaming employees; set out duties and requirements of gaming device manufacturers and distributors; set out duties and requirements for gaming device manufacturers and distributors, gaming operations managers, service technicians, validation managers, floor attendants, and security personnel; provide for establishment of wages and duties of non-supervisory personnel; prohibit persons under twenty-one from wagering or collecting winnings, being employed, entering, or loitering in a casino gaming facility; exercise exemption in 15 U.S.C. sec. 1172 to permit transportation of gambling devices; create the Kentucky Equine Breed Authority and provide for the authority's membership, terms, duties, and responsibilities, including promulgation of administrative regulations; provide for distribution of adjusted gaming receipts; establish the problem gambling trust fund account; create the Problem Gambling Fund Committee and set out the committee's members, terms, and purpose, and require the committee to promulgate administrative regulations setting out the procedures for allocation of funds; set out penalties for violations of the chapter; establish a new section of KRS Chapter 100 allowing casino gaming facilities to be deemed a permissible accessory use to a racetrack without further approval from planning and zoning units; amend KRS 137.190 to provide that the payment by a gaming operator to the State Treasurer under Sections 29 and 30 is in lieu of all other license, excise, special, or franchise taxes, and prohibit any political subdivision from levying such taxes on a gaming facility; require members of the board of the corporation to take oath; make four voting members a quorum of the board of the corporation; amend KRS 230.260 to give Racing Authority authorization to carry out responsibilities under the Chapter 230A; amend KRS 372.005 and 372.010 to allow gaming operators to collect debts from persons who participate in gaming under KRS Chapter 230A; amend KRS 6.611, 45.750, 45A.605, 138.480, 154A.010, 154A.020, KRS 154A.030, KRS 154A.040, 154A.050, 154A.060, 154A.063, 154A.070, 154A.080, 154A.130, 154A.140, 154A.650, 154A.400, 198A.715, 405.463, 230.260, 230.310, 243.500243.505, 372.005, 525.090, 528.010, and 528.100 to conform; provide for severability of provisions; provide for act to be null and void in the event the General Assembly fails to enact, or the voters fail to approve, an amendment to Section 226 of the Kentucky Constitution allowing casino gaming; provide for an effective date of January 1, 2007 in the event the voters approve an amendment to Section 226 of the Kentucky Constitution allowing casino gaming. HB 601 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, S. Brinkman) - Amend to specify that 25 percent of the 20 percent of adjusted gaming receipts allocated for health care go to fund services for individuals suffering from autism spectrum disorder. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 22-floor amendment (1) filed ; posted in committee HB 602 (BR 1999) - K. Stein, M. Cherry, C. Embry Jr, D. Graham, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, R. Nelson, T. Riner AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. Amend KRS 164.289 to clarify that a faculty member may vote for the compensation of the president, administrative leadership, and groups of faculty and staff, but may not vote on questions of individual compensation. HB 602 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1/Title, K. Stein) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, K. Stein) - Clarify that a faculty or staff member may not vote on questions of individual compensation for themselves or other individual faculty or staff members. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Education (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1-title) Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 8-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1) Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Education (S) HB 603 (BR 1798) - S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the Board of Dentistry. Amend KRS 313.200 to increase the per diem for members of the Board of Dentistry from $50 to $100. HB 603 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, R. Palumbo) - Specify that the dental hygienist board member shall not be a full-time faculty member in any dental college or dental supply business. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Feb 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 2-received in Senate Mar 6-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 16-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 74) HB 604 (BR 1643) - E. Ballard AN ACT relating to charitable gaming. Amend KRS 238.545 to permit a licensed charitable organization to use an automatic charity ticket dispenser at the facility where it conducts charitable gaming during the hours its licensed facility is open if the facility is owned by the charity and is not used by any other licensed organization to conduct charitable gaming; require that the automatic dispenser be placed in the line of sight of an officer or bona fide employee at all times. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Introduced Feb. 17, 2006 HB 605 (BR 2287) - S. Baugh, E. Ballard AN ACT relating to domestic relations. Amend KRS 403.320 to modify the standard utilized by a court in granted visitation to a noncustodial parent. HB 605 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend such that the only change to the existing statute is the removal of the word "seriously." Feb 17-introduced in House Feb 21-to Judiciary (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 95-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Judiciary (S) HB 606 (BR 2240) - M. Weaver Mar 2-WITHDRAWN HB 607 (BR 1895) - R. Webb AN ACT relating to mine safety. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 352 to provide for telephone or equivalent two-way communication facilities in underground and surface coal mines by September 1, 2006; require that by September 1, 2006, licensed facilities will be able to activate emergency action plans; require facilities to submit emergency action plans when making an application for a license; establish content requirements for the emergency action plan and where copies of the plan are made available; require the implementation of emergency evacuation plans and firefighting programs; require mapping of working sections in a mine and the designation of escapeways; require escapeway drills at all licensed coal mines; amend 351.010 to define "mine manager"; amend 351.025 to delete requirement that the owner intentionally violate an orders before penalties can be assessed against the licensed facility and for appeals on the imposition of penalties for violations of roof control plans and mine ventilation plans; amend KRS 351.070 to authorize the commissioner to assess civil monetary penalties for roof control plans and mine ventilation plans; require tiering of penalties, and that administrative regulations be promulgated in 90 days to implement the penalties; amend 351.175 to require ventilation plans and roof control plans be submitted along with requests for licenses and that appeals for revocations of licenses be to Franklin Circuit Court; amend 351.190 to include entrapments, roof falls, and inundation of the mine with liquid or gas in the events that trigger a mine rescue; amend 352.010 to define "mine manager" and "serious physical injury"; amend 352.020 to require mine ventilation plans and revisions to existing mine ventilation plans be submitted to and approved by the executive director of the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing; prohibit use of return air courses as primary escapeways absent approval by the executive director; require use of fans to ensure air quality and equalization of the mine atmosphere; amend 352.110 to conform; amend 352.133 to delete requirement that the licensee can store self contained self rescuer farther than 25 feet; require deployment of additional self contained self rescuer devices by December 1, 2006; provide that the self contained self rescuer be deployed at not more than 45 minute walking intervals, be placed in storage units to prevent their destruction, and have luminescent signs, alarms, and strobe lights; amend 352.135 to delete use of return airway as an escape way and require devices that direct miners to the surface at 100 foot intervals; amend 352.150 to prohibit riding under the trolley wire; require reporting of accidents that involves serious physical injury or loss of life in 15 minutes after actual knowledge of the occurrence; establish a $100,000 dollar penalty for failure to report; amend 352.280 to make technical corrections and conform; amend 352.320 to conform; amend 352.340 to require examination of caches of self contained self rescuers and other devices and alarms; amend 352.350, 352.410, 352.420, 352.430, 352.450, and 352.460 to conform. Feb 17-introduced in House Feb 21-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 7-posted in committee HB 608 (BR 2127) - R. Adams, J. Comer Jr, T. McKee, R. Webb, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to coyotes. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to establish the conditions under which a person may buy or sell live coyotes; amend KRS 150.990 to establish penalties for persons who violate any provisions relating to the buying or selling of live coyotes. Feb 17-introduced in House Feb 21-to Agriculture and Small Business (H); posted in committee Feb 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mar 1-3rd reading, passed 85-15 Mar 2-received in Senate Mar 6-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 609 (BR 498) - S. Lee AN ACT relating to abortion. Amend KRS 311.732 to require that a petition made by a minor for an abortion without parental consent be made in any family court of the Commonwealth. Feb 17-introduced in House Feb 21-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 610 (BR 129) - S. Lee AN ACT relating to student physical activity and health. Amend KRS 156.160 to require 30 minutes physical activity per day or 150 minutes per week for all students in kindergarten through twelfth grade; require the time be included as instructional time; amend KRS 160.345 to conform; include noncodified language that the provisions of this Act shall not be interpreted to mean that additional physical education teachers are required nor that new classrooms, buildings, or other facilities are required. Feb 17-introduced in House Feb 21-to Education (H) HB 611 (BR 2307) - E. Ballard AN ACT relating to manufactured and mobile home community permit fees. Amend KRS 219.340, relating to fees for manufactured and mobile home community permits, to redesignate first level of permitting to be 10 or fewer spaces at a cost of $50. Feb 17-introduced in House Feb 21-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 136) HB 612 (BR 2298) - E. Ballard AN ACT relating to trespass on retail or commercial premises. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 511 to establish the offense of trespass on a retail or commercial premises; set penalties Feb 17-introduced in House Feb 21-to Judiciary (H) Introduced Feb. 21, 2006 HB 613/LM/CI (BR 2147) - K. Bratcher AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Create a new section KRS Chapter 507 to create the offense of negligent homicide. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Judiciary (H) HB 614/FN/LM/AA (BR 1907) - J. Crenshaw, J. Jenkins, C. Belcher AN ACT relating to hazardous duty retirement. Amend KRS 61.692 to add positions in urban-county governments with duties involving collection of waste and operation of heavy equipment to the definition of hazardous positions for retirement purposes. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to State Government (H) Mar 9-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 85-0 Mar 17-received in Senate Mar 20-1st reading, to Calendar Mar 21-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) HB 615/CI (BR 262) - J. Crenshaw AN ACT relating to penalties for practicing medicine without a license. Amend KRS 311.990 to make each violation of KRS 311.560, which prohibits the practice of medicine without a license, a felony. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Judiciary (H) Mar 7-posted in committee HB 616 (BR 2393) - C. Meade, T. Edmonds, J. Higdon AN ACT relating to prisons. Amend KRS 197.510 relating to private prisons to specify that 60 feet of living space be supplied per inmate in lieu of 60 feet of sleeping area and to lower the minimum age for security employees from 21 years of age to 18. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 23-to State Government (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 38-0 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 90) HB 617 (BR 2398) - M. Rader, T. Edmonds AN ACT relating to national board certified teachers. Amend KRS 157.395 to provide a supplement to a national board certified teacher, employed by an education cooperative, who serves as a teacher mentor to member schools in the education cooperative. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Education (H) Feb 28-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 14-posted in committee; reported favorably, to Rules; posting waived retroactively; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 97-0 Mar 16-received in Senate Mar 20-to Education (S) HB 618 (BR 2286) - S. Baugh AN ACT relating to health regulations for nonpublic schools. Amend KRS 212.210 to exempt a school conducted for the benefit of a religious group from certain health regulations if the religion and its customs prohibit the use of modern ideas and innovations. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 27-posted in committee HB 619 (BR 2345) - J. Higdon AN ACT relating to a certified peace officer identification program. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 15 to establish a certified peace officer identification program; state the purpose of the program; establish requirements for application; establish fees and provide for distribution; specify issuing agency; grant the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council the authority to promulgate administrative regulations for the creation of the program; require the card to be taken by the chief of the department if the member is no longer certified, is suspended from the department, leaves the department, or is no longer an active member of the department; permit the Transportation Cabinet to use the nondriver identification card, with suitable modifications, as the certified peace officer identification card; require the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, the Transportation Cabinet, and the Administrative Office of the Courts to cooperate in the program. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to State Government (H) HB 620 (BR 2259) - D. Ford, C. Miller AN ACT relating to the Real Estate Appraisers Board. Amend KRS 324A.025 to allow the Real Estate Appraisers Board, by administrative regulation, to increase the per diem amount paid to each member of the board from $100 to $400. HB 620 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 324A.025 to increase the per diem payment of the members of the board of Real Estate Appraisers from $100 to $200; prohibit the board from meeting more than twice per month. SCS - Amend KRS 324A.025 to increase the per diem payment of the members of the board of Real Estate Appraisers from $100 to $200; remove provision to prohibit the board from meeting more than twice per month. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, passed 96-1 with Committee Substitute Mar 16-received in Senate Mar 20-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 24-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute Apr 10-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 94-1; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 238) HB 621 (BR 2408) - M. Henley AN ACT relating to bridges in Jefferson County, Kentucky. Create a new Section of KRS Chapter 176 to require that any bridges built over the Ohio River in Jefferson County, KY be paid for with bonds and that tolls be established in an amount adequate to retire the bonds. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Transportation (H) HB 622 (BR 1686) - T. Burch, T. Riner AN ACT relating to consumer access to health care information. Amend KRS 216.2921 to require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to make health data on the cost and quality of health care available to consumers; amend KRS 216.2923 to require the secretary to make information on the quality and outcomes of health care services provided by hospitals and ambulatory facilities on the Internet on an annual basis; delete provision that requires the secretary to publish information that relates to the cost of workers' compensation health benefits and motor vehicle health insurance benefits; amend KRS 216.2925 to specify quarterly, rather than periodic, reports to the cabinet by hospitals and ambulatory facilities; delete the provision that permits the cabinet to conduct statistical surveys of a sample of hospitals, ambulatory facilities, or other providers in lieu of requiring the submission of information of by all hospitals, ambulatory facilities, or providers; specify that a list of medical conditions, health services, and procedures be submitted to the cabinet on a quarterly basis; require electronic submission of data to comply with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; require the cabinet to collect data elements using the Professional or Institutional 837 (ASC X12N 837) format adopted by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; amend KRS 216.2927 to require the cabinet to make all public use data public no less than 60 days after the reports are accepted; amend KRS 216.2929 to require the cabinet make available on the Internet information on charges for specific health care services and procedures which allows consumers to compare every hospital, ambulatory facility, and other provider groups; allow all providers 30 days to submit comments on their data and include such comments as part of the cabinet's printed report; specify that the cabinet shall utilize national quality indicators that have been endorsed and adopted by the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality, the National Quality Forum, or the United States Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. HB 622 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, S. Nunn) - Restore the cost of workers' compensation health benefits and motor vehicle health insurance benefits, which is published and made available by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 623 (BR 1842) - M. Cherry AN ACT relating to administrative bodies in the executive branch of state government. Amend and repeal various KRS sections of the KRS to abolish the following: the Central State Hospital Recovery Authority, County Officials Compensation Board, Kentucky Savings Bond Authority, Kentucky Pollution Abatement and Water Resources Finance Authority, Water Resource Development Commission, Capital Development Committee, Charitable Asset Administration Board, Governor's Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental Relations, Procurement Advisory Council, Red Fox Tri-County Cooperative Corporation, and Agricultural Diversification and Development Council; amend KRS 151.710 to permit a member of the Kentucky River Authority to serve and vote until a successor is appointed and qualified; direct that the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet or his or her designee shall serve as chair of the authority; remove provision for the chair to be paid travel expenses and a per diem; amend KRS 48.005, relating to funds or other assets recovered in a legal action on behalf of the general public, the Commonwealth, or its duly elected statewide constitutional officers, to direct that the secretary of the Finance and Administration and the state budget director recommend to the General Assembly how the funds or assets are to be administered and disbursed (the Charitable Asset Administration Board previously administered and disbursed the funds). HB 623 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Nullify the abolishment of the Capital Development Committee and the Charitable Asset Administration Board by deleting Sections 3 and 6 and make various conforming amendments to restore the Capital Development Committee and the Charitable Asset Administration Board to their current statutory status. HFA (1, M. Cherry) - Add three at-large members to the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, two to be appointed by the Governor from lists of nominees submitted by the Kentucky section of the Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association and the Kentucky On-site Wastewater Association, and one to be selected from the management or operation of a publicly owned wastewater treatment works in a city of the first class, a city of the second class, an urban county government, or a consolidated local government. HFA (2, J. Barrows) - Retain original provisions; amend to increase the total number of members of the Kentucky River Authority from twelve to thirteen, and increase the number of appointed members of the authority from ten to eleven; amend to provide that the members of the authority shall annually elect a chair; amend to allow the chair of the authority to receive travel expenses and a per diem for official business. SCS - Delete original provisions of HB 623/GA; create new section of KRS Chapter 224A to establish the solid waste elimination and environmental protection fund and provide that amounts in any predecessor fund for solid waste be transferred to the new fund; provide that the fund shall be used for financial assistance for brownfield projects and solid waste projects; amend KRS 151.110 to delete responsibility for long-range water supply plans and water supply planning from the jurisdiction of the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet; amend KRS 151.112 to clarify that county and multicounty water management councils are under KRS Chapter 224A and that the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority has the responsibility for conducting drinking water and waste water planning; amend KRS 151.116 to delete the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet's regulatory authority for water supply plans and their financing and approval; amend KRS 151.632 to conform; amend KRS 224A.011 to delete governmental agency from definitions and replace with "person" and to define "brownfield project," "brownfield site," "clean water state revolving fund," "cluster system," "decentralized waste water system," "drinking water state revolving fund," "federal safe drinking water act," "on-site waste water systems," "solid waste project," "storm water control and treatment system," and "water association" and to amend the definition of "infrastructure project" to include decentralized waste water systems, brownfield projects, and community flood damage abatement projects; amend KRS 224A.111 to change the name of federally assisted waste water revolving fund to clean water state waste water revolving fund, change the name of federally assisted water supply revolving fund to drinking water state water supply revolving fund; allow financial assistance to governmental agencies through refinancing or buying eligible debt obligations of municipalities and inter municipal and interstate agencies at or below market rates, and delete requirement for the Finance and Administration Cabinet to approve infrastructure projects; require the authority to make necessary plans or reports; delete requirement that the authority ensure the loan recipient obtain a 201 grant; amend KRS 224A.1115 to conform the names of the revolving loans and provide that loans are made to persons rather than governmental agencies; require the authority to separately account for federal and state funds; amend KRS 224A.112 to provide that assistance is to persons rather than to governmental agencies; delete all references to 2020 water service account; allow for waste water accounts; allow the authority to use fund and accounts for studies, planning, and technical assistance and incentive programs; provide that infrastructure funds and repayment funds not in a dedicated account can be used for any eligible infrastructure project; amend KRS 224A.113 to provide general authority for promulgating administrative regulations for KRS Chapter 224A; amend KRS 224A.300 to clarify that the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority is the agency with responsibility for coordinating all planning related to the provision of drinking water and waste water services in the Commonwealth; amend KRS 224A.304 to add waste water to the accounts; specify who can receive financial assistance from the water and waste water account; amend KRS 224A.306 to conform and to require endorsement of the water or waste water council prior to funding; amend KRS 224A.308 to authorize the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority to establish a program for infiltration and inflow studies; amend KRS 224A.310, 224A.312, and 224A.314 to conform; repeal, reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 224A, and amend KRS 151.601 to place jurisdiction of water management councils under the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and add a representative to the council from privately owned waste water collection and treatment systems; provide that members that lose their seats due to consolidation may serve an additional two years; provide that water management councils shall adopt rules to govern the conduct of business; repeal, reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 224A, and amend KRS 151.603 to require plans to be updated annually; delete the long-range supply process; require the cabinet to accept the plans if endorsed by the county or multicounty council; require the cabinet to revise its administrative regulations pertaining to water supply planning to incorporate an environmental review that minimally satisfies the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; require the authority to revise administrative regulations pertaining to the planning councils; repeal, reenact as a new section of KRS Chapter 224A, and amend KRS 151.605 to delete the cabinet's authority for county long-range planning; allow the authority to fund a water service coordinator from each area development district; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 151.607 to provide for annual review and prioritization of plans for unserved areas in the district; allow for waste water planning; include in the factors for prioritization waste water capacity, collection, treatment, and other facilities and the status of the project; repeal KRS 151.114, KRS 151.118 and KRS 224.013. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to State Government (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 2-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 6-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2) Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 23-2nd reading, to Rules HB 624 (BR 2465) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to amusement rides and attractions. Amend KRS 247.232 to allow the Commissioner to promulgate administrative regulations to exempt certain rides and attractions from being subject to the provisions of the statutes; amend KRS 247.234 to allow the Commissioner to promulgate administrative regulations to establish an inspection fee schedule for rides and attractions; establish minimum and maximum limits on the fees and base the fees on the complexity of the ride; require an owner to have at least $500,000 in liability insurance or proof of financial responsibility of $500,000; require that any revenue balance not lapse but be carried forward to the next fiscal year; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2007. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 13-recommitted to Agriculture and Small Business (H) HB 625 (BR 2179) - K. Bratcher AN ACT relating to alcohol and drug counselors. Amend KRS 309.080 and 309.0805 to change definitions and language to establish licensure requirements in lieu of certification; amend KRS 309.081 to rename the board and add meeting and quorum requirements; allow for removal of board members by the Governor; amend KRS 309.0813 and 319.083 to change references to certification to licensure; allow the board to enter into reciprocal agreements with similar boards in other states; create a new section of KRS 309.080 to 309.089 to set up a revolving fund for the use of the board; amend KRS 309.084 to allow the individuals currently certified as drug and alcohol counselors to become automatically licensed upon the effective date of the act; amend KRS 309.086, 309.087, and 309.089 to change terminology; require continuing education for renewal. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 23-to Licensing and Occupations (H) HB 626 (BR 2311) - T. Pullin, E. Ballard AN ACT relating to the Public Service Commission. Amend KRS 278.020 and 278.714 to make the Public Service Commission consider the interstate benefits expected to be achieved by proposed construction of electric transmission facilities. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 137) HB 627/LM/CI (BR 1442) - R. Meeks AN ACT relating to historic preservation. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 381 relating to the disposition of historic or prehistoric human remains; declare public policy of the Commonwealth regarding historic or prehistoric human remains; define terms relating to the disposition of historic or prehistoric human remains; establish property confirmation process by which property owners or developers verify whether property contains known human remains; authorize the Kentucky Heritage Council to promulgate administrative regulations related to the disposition of historic and prehistoric human remains; prohibit the issuance of building permits under KRS Chapter 198B until the property owner or developer has completed the preconditions relating to human remains; formulate the procedures and requirements for a human remains outcome review; prescribe the procedures and requirements for an adverse effects determination; list prohibited actions subject to the penalties prescribed in KRS 381.990 regarding the disposition of human remains; establish the procedures and requirements for a human remains disposition agreement between the Kentucky Heritage Council and a property owner or developer; authorize the Kentucky Heritage Council to establish a plan for the disposition of human remains if a human remains disposition agreement cannot be reached; create an emergency inspection process for unforeseen human remains or unforeseen adverse effects on human remains; allow property owners or developers to appeal in specified ways when aggrieved by decisions of the Kentucky Heritage Council; exempt from human remains disposition process actions taken under KRS 381.755 or KRS Chapter 72, surface coal mining conducted in accordance with a permit issued under KRS Chapter 350, archaeological investigations and data recovery projects conducted under relevant portions of the Federal National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, and archaeological surveys; amend KRS 381.990 to create the offense of intentional desecration of human remains; levy fines of not less than $1,000 and not more than $2,000 for each act of intentional desecration of human remains; declare that intentional desecration of human remains is a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class D felony for each subsequent offense; amend KRS 164.715 to state that no person shall willfully injure, destroy, or deface any human remains found on any property when protected under this Act; make technical corrections to conform; amend KRS 171.313 to require the Kentucky Historical Society to cooperate in the processes established under this Act; make technical corrections to conform; amend KRS 171.381 to require the Kentucky Heritage Council to develop and control the system for disposition of human remains under this Act; make technical corrections; require the state historic preservation officer to coordinate and administer the system for the disposition of historic and prehistoric human remains established under this Act; make technical corrections to conform. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Local Government (H) Mar 3-posted in committee HB 628/LM/CI (BR 1441) - R. Meeks AN ACT relating to human remains and burial objects. Create new sections of KRS Chapter to require persons excavating archaeological sites on private property to obtain a permit from the Kentucky Heritage Council; establish a process by which the landowner shall provide reasonable access to the cemeteries to the descendants and relatives of those buried within; place responsibility on the land owner to maintain the cemetery's integrity; make denial of access to the cemetery a violation; set out a process by which the state shall dispose of human remains within its custody and control; permit a legally-recognized tribal government to conduct reinterment ceremonies for Native Americans; require a person who encounters or accidentally disturbs human remains to immediately cease disturbing the ground in the area of the human remains; place responsibility of encountered or accidentally discovered human remains on the cemetery owner or the state and require responsible party to dispose of; require persons wishing to possess human remains or burial objects to obtain a permit from the Office of Vital Statistics and limit possession to teaching, medical, scientific, or training purposes; make unlawful possession of human remains or burial objects a Class A misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class D felony for each subsequent offense; make a person who unlawfully possesses human remains or burial objects to reimburse the state for the cost of properly disposing of the remains and objects; prohibit the excavation of human remains and burial objects; amend KRS 525.105 to delete the requirement that desecration of a venerated object is shown only when one's purpose is commercial gain or exploitation; require that the tools, implements, or vehicles used in desecrating human objects be seized and sold with profits from such sale going to the council; require violator to reimburse the Commonwealth for its costs in properly disposing the human remains and the land owner for damage to the property; amend KRS 525.120 to increase penalty for abuse of a corpse from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony; require human remains possessed or so used to be seized and forfeited to the state; require the violator to reimburse the Commonwealth for the cost of properly disposing the human remains. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Local Government (H) Mar 3-posted in committee HB 629 (BR 1960) - A. Simpson, S. Brinkman AN ACT relating to tourism development. Amend KRS 139.536 to allow an approved tourism development project that has been in operation for a minimum of three years to apply to the Tourism Development Authority to increase the term of the agreement, the rate of sales tax refund, and the percentage of approved costs that may be recovered; require the eligible company to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the secretary of the Commerce Cabinet, an independent certified public accounting firm, and the Tourism Development Authority that but for approval of the application, the eligible company will permanently close the tourism attraction, lay off employees, and cease operations; require the applicant to pay for the cost of the accountant's report; require that sales tax refunds cease if the percentage of out-of-state visitors falls below 50 percent. HB 629 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend KRS 139.536 to allow an approved attraction that has been in operation for a minimum of three years to apply to the authority for an extension of the term of the agreement; allow the authority to extend the term of the agreement by a maximum of ten years; require the secretary to establish standards for the determination of approval; require a report by an independent consulting firm that includes an analysis of the required data and a determination that the project meets the minimum requirements; require the applicant to pay for the cost of the consultant's report; require the secretary to provide a written recommendation to the authority; allow the authority, by resolution, to make a final determination on the application; require that the applicant attract a minimum of 50% of visitors from out of state. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 630/FN (BR 2264) - J. Gooch Jr, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, J. Carr, J. Draud, D. Floyd, M. Harper, J. Higdon, T. Kerr, P. Marcotte, D. Owens, T. Riner, J. Wayne AN ACT relating to tax credits to promote quality education in Kentucky schools. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a nonrefundable education improvement tax credit program for corporations and financial institutions that contribute to education improvement organizations or scholarship organizations; define terms; establish maximum credit amounts per corporation and financial institution; establish total amount of credits available for the tax credit program per fiscal year; direct the Department of Revenue to promulgate regulations and publish lists; direct the Department of Education to publish lists; amend KRS 141.010 to exclude amounts received as scholarship grants from "adjusted gross income"; amend KRS 141.0205 to establish the order in which the nonrefundable education improvement tax credit is applied against tax imposed by KRS 141.040; create a new section of KRS 136.500 to 136.575 to also allow financial institutions a nonrefundable education improvement tax credit against the tax imposed by KRS 136.505 for contributions made to education improvement organizations or scholarship organizations; provide that the credits are effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2006. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 631 (BR 2275) - J. Bruce, T. Edmonds, R. Adams, J. Barrows, S. Brinkman, J. Carr, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Ford, J. Gray, W. Hall, J. Higdon, D. Keene, C. Meade, C. Miller, R. Mobley, R. Nelson, S. Nunn, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, A. Smith, B. Smith, T. Thompson, K. Upchurch, M. Weaver, S. Westrom, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to industrial loan corporations. Create a new section of KRS 291.410 to 291.600 pertaining to industrial loan corporations; prohibit a person from directly or indirectly acquiring control of an industrial loan corporation unless the person is engaged in activities permitted for financial holding companies as provided in 12 U.S.C. sect 1843(k)(l); define "control." Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Banking and Insurance (H) Feb 23-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 3-3rd reading, passed 91-0 Mar 6-received in Senate Mar 8-to Banking and Insurance (S) Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 13-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-recommitted to Banking and Insurance (S) HB 632/FN (BR 2272) - J. Gray AN ACT relating to boat launching fees. Amend KRS 148.021 to prohibit the Department of Parks from charging boat launching fees at public boat ramps; create a new section of KRS Chapter 150 to prohibit the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from charging boat launching fees at public boat ramps. HB 632 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, J. Gray) - Amend KRS 148.021 to prohibit the Department of Parks from charging boat launching fees at public boat ramps for organized fishing tournaments. HFA (2, J. Gray) - Delete Section 2 which prohibits Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources from imposing boat launching fees from any boat ramps over which it has authority or from imposing fees for boat ramps, the management of which is contracted with another entity. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 8-posting waived; posted in committee Mar 10-reported favorably, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 74-19-1 with floor amendment (2) Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Apr 12-reported favorably, to Rules; posted for passage; 3rd reading, passed 29-4; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 232) HB 633 (BR 2296) - R. Crimm AN ACT relating to animal cruelty. Amend KRS 525.125, 525.130, and 525.135 to forfeit ownership of animals involved in cruelty and torture cases; prohibit ownership or possession of animals, except for service animals, for ten years; amend KRS 436.605 to require a court, upon petition of animal caretaker during pendency of animal cruelty criminal cases, to conduct forfeiture hearing and, except for good cause, require defendant to post surety for expenses related to animals care or forfeit animal. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Judiciary (H) HB 634/FN (BR 2464) - T. McKee, D. Floyd AN ACT relating to motor fuels. Amend KRS 363.900 to define "Pump"; amend KRS 363.906 to establish a registration fee schedule for retail facilities that sell motor fuels; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2007. HB 634 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Strike all sections of HB 634 and amend KRS 224.60-145 to transfer one million dollars from the petroleum environmental assurance fee to the Department of Agriculture to pay for the motor fuels quality program. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 8-posting waived; posted in committee Mar 10-reported favorably, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 93-5 with Committee Substitute Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 635 (BR 2339) - R. Meeks, P. Marcotte AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle. Create a new section of KRS 189 to define the term "wireless communication device"; prohibit the use of wireless communication device by the operator of a motor vehicle; provide limited exceptions; amend KRS 189.990 to set fine for violation of Section 1 at between $20 and $100. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Transportation (H) Introduced Feb. 22, 2006 HB 636 (BR 2354) - D. Owens, R. Webb AN ACT relating to interest. Amend KRS 360.020 to permit the court to award to the prevailing party reasonable attorney's fees and costs in addition to the relief provided in this section in the case of any successful action to enforce the provisions of KRS 360.010 or in any action in which a person is entitled to a forfeiture of interest or a recovery of interest paid as provided in subsection (1) of this section. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Judiciary (H) HB 637 (BR 2359) - D. Owens, R. Webb AN ACT relating to real estate mortgage loans. Amend KRS 360.010 to prohibit a real estate mortgage loan subject to this section from including a provision that permits the lender to charge or collect prepayment fees or penalties more than 36 months after the loan closing or which exceed 3% of the amount prepaid during the first 12 months, 2% of the amount prepaid during the second 12 months, or 1% of the amount prepaid during the third 12 months. HB 637 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, D. Owens) - Amend KRS 294.110 pertaining to mortgage loan companies to prohibit a prepayment penalty to be assessed against the borrower following the third, rather than the fifth, anniversary date of the mortgage; prohibit mortgage loans by mortgage loan companies from containing a provision that permits the lender to charge or collect prepayment fees or penalties more than 36 months after the loan closing or which exceed 3 percent of the amount prepaid during the first 12 months, 2 percent of the amount prepaid during the second 12 months, or 1 percent of the amount prepaid during the third 12 months. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 22-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 638 (BR 2184) - R. Mobley AN ACT designating the Homeplace on Green River, Inc. as the official museum of Kentucky agriculture. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to designate the Homeplace on Green River, Inc., as the official museum of Kentucky agriculture. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 9-recommitted to Tourism Development and Energy (H) HB 639 (BR 2219) - A. Arnold, C. Belcher AN ACT relating to agricultural development. Amend KRS 248.707 to allow Agricultural Development Board members appointed by the Governor to receive a per diem for meetings. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, passed 95-3 Mar 22-received in Senate Mar 24-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 640 (BR 2341) - A. Arnold, T. McKee AN ACT relating to grain assessments. Amend KRS 251.640 to require all producers of grain to pay an assessment on marketed grain; amend KRS 251.610 to conform. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 95-0 Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 10-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 214) HB 641 (BR 2044) - L. Napier, R. Damron AN ACT relating to deadly weapons. Amend KRS 527.020, relating to carrying concealed deadly weapons, to add domestic relations commissioners and master commissioners of the Court of Justice to those who may carry a concealed deadly weapon at all locations within the Commonwealth. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Judiciary (H) HB 642/FN (BR 2314) - R. Adams, R. Webb AN ACT relating to conservation easements and tax credits. Create new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a nonrefundable tax credit for conservation easements donated for wildlife-associated public access; amend KRS 141.0205 to state the order in which this credit may be taken in regard to other credits. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Natural Resources and Environment (H); reassigned to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 643 (BR 2447) - C. Hoffman AN ACT changing the classification of the City of Sadieville, in Scott County. Reclassify the City of Sadieville, in Scott County, population 289, from a city of the sixth class to a city of the fifth class. As provided in Section 156A of the Kentucky Constitution, the population requirements for the classification of cities established by the former Section 156 of the Kentucky Constitution remain in effect until changed by law. Therefore, classification as a city of the fifth class requires a population of 1,000 to 2,999. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Local Government (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, passed 96-1 Mar 3-received in Senate Mar 7-to State and Local Government (S) HB 644 (BR 2220) - F. Nesler AN ACT relating to county attorneys. Amend KRS 15.765(2) to increase the monthly expense allowance amount for county attorneys from $500 to $1000. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Local Government (H) Mar 3-posted in committee HB 645 (BR 445) - B. Yonts, S. Baugh AN ACT relating to the National Truck Network. Designate US 431 as part of the National Truck Network. HB 645 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, H. Cornett) - Include US Routes 23, 25E and 119 and Kentucky Routes 15 and 80 as part of the National Truck Network. SCS - Delete the provisions of the bill and establish that US 431 from the junction of the West Kentucky Turnpike to the Kentucky and Tennessee border be included as part of the National Truck Network. SFA (1, T. Buford) - Designate US 150 as part of the National Truck Network. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Transportation (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 8-received in Senate Mar 10-to Transportation (S) Mar 20-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 21-2nd reading; returned to Transportation (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 24-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; 3rd reading; floor amendment (1) withdrawn ; passed 37-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute Apr 10-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 96-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 216) HB 646 (BR 2388) - J. Hoover, L. Clark, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, M. Rader AN ACT relating to the Governor's Wellness and Physical Activity Initiative. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 12 to establish the Governor's Council on Wellness and Physical Activity and set requirements for; create a new section of KRS Chapter 194A to establish the Governor's Wellness and Physical Activity Program, Inc., and set requirements for; amend KRS 12.020, 12.023, and 194A.030 to comply. HB 646 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions, add co-chairs of the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare as ex-officio members of the Governor's council; make technical changes. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 17-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 20-2nd reading; returned to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, to Rules Mar 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 172) HB 647 (BR 266) - T. Riner AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Propose an amendment to Section 145 of the Kentucky Constitution, relating to persons entitled to vote, to permit a person convicted of a felony to vote after the person has served the sentence for the offense, lived three consecutive years without re-offending, and performed 100 hours of community service; submit to voters. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 648/LM/AA (BR 2214) - B. Montell AN ACT relating to public employee health insurance. Create a new section in KRS Chapter 18A to require public agencies who have unescorted retirees insured through the Public Employee Health Insurance program to also insure active employees; prohibit participation for five years after opt-out; allow for one time opt-in after initial opt-out; require irrevocable contract. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to State Government (H) Mar 9-posted in committee HB 649 (BR 2263) - J. Gooch Jr AN ACT relating to water. Amend KRS 278.509 to allow regulated utilities to recover costs for investment in potable water transmission lines. HB 649 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Allow recovery costs for investments in potable water transmission line replacement programs. HFA (1, J. Barrows) - Delete provisions of bill; allow recovery costs for investments in water transmission line replacement programs. HFA (2, J. Barrows) - Delete provisions of HCS; allow recovery costs for investments in water transmission line replacement programs. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 15-floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) filed Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 650/LM (BR 2380) - D. Horlander AN ACT relating to local government. Amend KRS 65.2005, relating to defense of employee by local government, to establish that a local government is not required to defend an employee when the employee has been charged with or convicted of a crime committed during the performance of his or her duties, been involuntarily terminated, or been suspended for conduct that led to the tort action, or when a local government determines that the employee acted or failed to act because of fraud, malice, or corruption, or that the employee acted outside the scope of employment. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Local Government (H) Mar 3-posted in committee HB 651 (BR 1848) - D. Horlander AN ACT relating to athletic trainers. Create new sections of KRS 311.900 to 311.928 to establish a nine-member advisory council to make recommendations to the Board of Medical Licensure regarding the certification of athletic trainers; establish the advisory council's duties; establish requirements for certification to include obtaining national certification or licensure or certification in another state with standards that are substantially equivalent to those in Kentucky; create exemptions to certification; establish the requirements for and duties of supervising physicians; require that disciplinary proceedings comply with KRS 311.591, 311.592, 311.593, 311.599 and with KRS Chapter 13B; establish procedures by which an emergency order may be issued; set up rules of procedure governing the issuance of an emergency order; amend KRS 311.900 to expand the scope of practice of an athletic trainer; amend KRS 311.928 and 311.990 to conform; repeal various sections in KRS 311.900 to 311.928. HB 651 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; define "athlete"; include in the definition of "athletic injury" an injury or condition that is within the athletic trainer's scope of practice that has been identified by a licensed physician, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or chiropractor as one that would benefit from athletic training services; clarify that the board shall not be required to implement the advisory council's recommendations; delete language allowing the board to waive the requirement that the supervising physician's practice be primarily in Kentucky; delete language establishing an alternate supervising physician and setting out his or her qualifications; cap the fine to be assessed by the board at $5,000; establish as conditions for disciplinary action aiding, assisting, or abetting in the practice of chiropractics and the willful violation of KRS 311.900 to 311.928. SCS - Retain original provisions of HCS; clarify that injury does not include medical conditions such as internal infection, internal injuries, fractures, and spinal cord injuries, except in an acute situation; require that a supervisor's activities take place pursuant to written or oral orders by a licensed physician; delete provisions sections establishing the qualifications and responsibilities of a supervising physician; add new section setting out the parameters of the certified athletic trainer's practice. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Licensing, Occupations & Administrative Regulations (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 11-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 11, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute ; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; passed 93-2 Apr 12-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 248) HB 652 (BR 1604) - T. Kerr, J. Fischer, J. Hoover, S. Lee, D. Owens, A. Simpson, K. Stein, R. Webb, R. Wilkey, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to attorneys. Amend KRS 209.030, 209A.030, and 620.030 to specify that an attorney is not required to report abuse, neglect, exploitation, or dependency if the report would violate lawyer-client privilege or Supreme Court rule. HB 652 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, D. Owens) - Include amendment to KRS 620.100 to increase the fee paid to attorneys in District Court who represent parties in termination of parental rights proceedings. HFA (2, B. Smith) - Include amendment to KRS 620.100 to increase the fee paid to attorneys in District Court who represent parties in termination of parental rights proceedings. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Judiciary (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 653/LM (BR 1048) - C. Belcher AN ACT relating to criminal background investigations. Create a new section of KRS 17.110 to 17.180 to define "youth athletics program"; prohibit persons convicted of sex crimes and violent offenders from working or volunteering with youth athletics programs in positions that require direct contact with minors; require criminal background checks for persons in direct contact with minors in youth athletics programs; require fees to be paid by the applicant and cost no more than the investigation; prevent these requirements from applying to other athletics programs that already have specific statutory provisions regarding background checks. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Judiciary (H) HB 654 (BR 2035) - T. Kerr AN ACT relating to administrative bodies in the executive branch of state government. Amend KRS 12.070 to inform potential members of a board, commission, or similar administrative body about any requirement to file financial disclosure statements with the Executive Branch Ethics Commission. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to State Government (H) HB 655 (BR 2034) - T. Kerr AN ACT relating to the Executive Branch Code of Ethics. Amend KRS 11A.050 to direct that members of boards and commissions who serve without salary shall not be required to file financial disclosure statements. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to State Government (H) HB 656/FN (BR 1158) - J. Barrows, R. Damron, T. McKee, R. Meeks, A. Simpson, M. Weaver AN ACT relating to wireless enhanced 911 systems. Amend KRS 65.7621, relating to commercial mobile radio service, to clarify the definition of "CMRS provider"; amend KRS 65.7623 to change the composition of the CMRS board and attach it to the Office for Security Coordination; amend KRS 65.7629 to authorize collection of a CMRS service charge from each connection to which a Kentucky telephone or identification number has been assigned; amend KRS 65.7629 to authorize the CMRS board to provide grants to and develop standards for local 911 services; amend KRS 65.7631 to establish guidelines for the distribution of proceeds for grants; amend KRS 65.7635 to require CMRS providers to remit service charges to the CMRS board; amend KRS 65.7635 to establish guidelines for the collection of the CMRS service charge from prepaid customers; make various technical corrections. HB 656 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Retain original provisions except restore language that requires that CMRS service charge be collected by wireless providers; clarify language regarding qualifying connections; clarify language relating to the fee imposed against prepaid purchases. HCA (1, H. Moberly Jr) - Retain original provisions and provide that funds can be used to support consolidation of PSAPs with a limit of $200,000 per county. SCS - Retain provisions of GA version of the bill; remove provisions for establishing a wireless fee and replace with provisions to create a work group to recommend a fee structure; provide for assessment of the fees by promulgation of an administrative regulation. CCR - Cannot agree. FCCR - Retain provisions of SCS; amend KRS 65.7635 which relates to the collection of the service charge, providing CMRS providers with options for the determination of the service charge amount to be remitted for purchasers of prepaid wireless phone service. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to State Government (H) Mar 2-posted in committee; reassigned to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 6-posting waived Mar 8-posted in committee Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1) Mar 13-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1) Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 24-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute Apr 10-received in House; House refused to concur in Senate Committee Substitute ; received in Senate; posted for passage for receding from Senate Committee Substitute ; Senate refused to recede from Committee Substitute ; Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee appointed in House and Senate Apr 11-Conference Committee report filed in House and Senate; Conference Committee report adopted in House and Senate; Free Conference Committee report filed in Senate; Free Conference Committee report adopted in Senate; passed 37-0; received in House; Free Conference Committee report filed in House; Free Conference Committee report adopted in House; passed 93-0 Apr 12-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 219) Introduced Feb. 23, 2006 HB 657/LM (BR 2250) - K. Upchurch, R. Damron AN ACT relating to voting. Amend KRS 117.085 to provide that absentee ballots shall not allow straight ticket voting and that each candidate shall be voted for individually; amend KRS 117.125 to provide that voting machines shall not have straight ticket voting capability and that each candidate shall be voted for individually; amend KRS 117.145 to provide that no absentee ballot in a regular election shall permit a voter to vote a straight political party ticket and that each candidate shall be voted for individually; amend KRS 117.381 to eliminate requirement for voting machines to have straight ticket voting capability and provide that each candidate shall be voted for individually; amend KRS 118.025 to provide that no voting machine shall permit a voter at a regular election to vote a straight political party ticket and that each candidate shall be voted for individually. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 28-posted in committee HB 658 (BR 2252) - K. Upchurch, T. Riner AN ACT relating to vote hauling. Amend KRS 119.205 to require candidates who hire transporters of voters to provide a written list with the names and addresses of those transporting voters to the polls to the Registry of Election Finance; require transporters of voters to register with the candidate and to provide a list with the names and addresses of all persons and voters transported to the polls on the day of the election. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 659 (BR 2351) - M. Weaver AN ACT relating to military affairs. Amend KRS 38.110 to add gender-neutral language to references of officers in the Kentucky National Guard. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) HB 660 (BR 2352) - M. Weaver AN ACT relating to military affairs. Amend KRS 36.050 to add gender neutral language referring to the Adjutant General. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) HB 661/LM (BR 1192) - J. Draud AN ACT relating to sanitation districts. Amend KRS 220.010 to delete the terms "improvements", "sanitary system" and "sanitary sewers" from the definition of "sanitary works" and include in that definition the conveyance, management, storage, treatment or disposal of sewage or storm water drainage by works, system, facilities, structures, and any other improvements constructed, owned, or operated by a district for those purposes; delete the definition of "district facilities"; amend KRS 220.020 to give the secretary of the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet the authority to designate and certify the purpose of a sanitation district; amend KRS 220.030 to give sanitation districts the power to acquire other works for the treatment of sanitary sewage and other wastes, including storm water, and to enter into cooperative agreements with other political subdivisions and to implement storm water programs; amend KRS 220.120 to clarify that districts are certified by the commissioner; amend 220.130 to delete requirement that district records have "Sanitation District Records" printed on them and that records are open to inspection; amend 220.135 to delete the requirement that sanitation districts establish uniform rates for service; amend 220.170 to require officers of the sanitation district to be elected annually; delete the requirement for a seal; and clarify that specified records are subject to the Open Records Act; provide for the chair rather than the president, to receive compensation and delete compensation to the treasurer; delete references to corporation and replace with district; amend 220.190 to require the district rather than the treasurer to account for moneys and delete requirement for semi-annual accounting; delete requirement that the treasurer sign checks and make deposits; require two countersignatures on checks; amend KRS 220.200 to provide that the board may employ officers as necessary; amend 220.210 to have the chief engineer make appropriate rather than full reports; amend 220.220 to require that the plan for improvements be created or certified; amend 220.240 to require the approved plan for improvements be filed with the district rather than the secretary of the board of directors; amend 220.250 to make technical corrections; amend 220.260 to prohibit installation of works for the collection or discharge of storm water or sewage until plans have been approved by the district or the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet; amend 220.280 to delete limitation on the powers of the board of directors and to conform the section to include storm water; amend KRS 220.290 to require the district to comply with KRS Chapter 424 and that procurements not governed by that chapter will be governed by the district's procurement policies and procedures; delete requirement for awarding to lowest bid, advertisements for bids over $1,000, bonding for the successful bidder and specification for plans prepared by a chief engineer in the contract; amend KRS 220.320 to make technical corrections and to delete requirement that regulations cannot take effect until approved by the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet; permits the board to impose a penalty for violation of regulations, to seek remedy for clean-up costs, and recover attorney's fees; amend KRS 220.322 to provide for disconnection without restriction of nonstorm water inflows to storm water sewers; require property owners to be responsible for maintaining improvements to storm water collection systems made by that person and release the district from liability to maintain those storm water improvements; amend KRS 220.380, 220.420, 220.440, 220.480, and 220.500 to conform; amend KRS 220.510 to authorize the board of directors to determine rates and compensation by regulation for the portion of the sanitary works used for the treatment, storage, conveyance, management, or disposal or sewage; allow for the collection of the charge before the commencement of construction for those improvements to the sanitary works; allow for variation in rates within classes of ratepayers on the basis of consumption; and authorize the board to levy a storm water charge in the rates; amend KRS 220.540 to conform; amend KRS 224.73-100 to delete from the condemnation proceedings and requirements under this section, special districts organized under KRS Chapter 220; repeal KRS 220.180. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Local Government (H); reassigned to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 6-posted in committee HB 662 (BR 1387) - T. Kerr AN ACT relating to penalties. Amend KRS 131.180 to provide waiver of penalties from increases in tax caused by tax legislation from the 2005 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Judiciary (H) HB 663/FN (BR 2297) - S. Brinkman, M. Denham, D. Floyd, T. Riner, A. Simpson AN ACT relating to tax credits for rehabilitation of historic structures. Amend KRS 171.397 to allow preapproval of credit for projects and to require that a final application for actual credit be filed after the project is completed; allow any cap amounts not awarded during a year and the difference between preliminarily approved and finally approved projects to be added to the cap for the following year; impose a maximum per-project credit of $400,000 for projects that are not residential; require any penalties for disqualifying work to be assessed to the property owner. HB 663 - AMENDMENTS HCS/FN - Retain original provisions; amend the date by which applications for the credit must be made from January 31 to April 30 and adjust notification date accordingly; clarify language regarding the award of a final credit amount. HFA (1, S. Brinkman) - Provide that the penalty shall be assessed against the property owner who performs the disqualifying work and not against any transferee of the credits. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 1-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 10-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 196) HB 664/AA (BR 83) - S. Brinkman AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 161 to recognize that there are teachers and principals who are constantly in stressful and harmful situations as they work with certain exceptional students who exhibit violent or disruptive behavior as a condition of their disability; provide that these educators shall qualify for hazardous duty retirement status by completing 25 years of Kentucky service with a minimum of 20 years in a hazardous duty position; require a local school district superintendent to certify to the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System the names of all employees working or who have previously worked in a hazardous duty position who have not retired; amend KRS 161.220 to provide that the final average salary for members with hazardous duty retirement status be calculated by using the three highest annual salaries; define "hazardous duty position" as a position for a teacher or principal who works with exceptional children who exhibit violent or disruptive behavior as a condition of their disability; define "hazardous duty retirement status" to mean service credit required for retirement for members approved as being in a hazardous duty position; amend KRS 161.600 to conform. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Education (H) HB 665 (BR 2042) - T. Pullin, G. Lindsay, J. Crenshaw, S. Riggs AN ACT relating to coal-based production of hydrogen and electricity with minimum emissions. Amend KRS 278.700 to define a demonstration project for coal-based production of hydrogen and electricity as a qualifying electric generating facility. HB 665 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, T. Pullin) - Retain original provisions; clarify the definition of a minimum emissions coal project. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 9-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 10-3rd reading, passed 93-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 138) HB 666/LM (BR 2239) - R. Weston, L. Clark, De. Butler, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, C. Miller, D. Owens, J. Wayne AN ACT relating to fire department merit boards in a consolidated local government. Create new sections of KRS 67C, relating to the creation of fire department merit boards in consolidated local governments (CLG); establish definitions; require CLG to establish fire department merit system and board as prescribed; exclude the chief and assistant chief from oversight of board; require CLG legislative council to annually appropriate funds for the board; provide for the appointment of a five-member merit board; establish criteria for qualification of members; establish staggered four-year terms for members as provided; require vacancies to be filled for unexpired terms only; permit removal of members for cause as prescribed; prohibit members from serving in other public offices while serving; prohibit receipt of gifts, money, or things of value as prescribed; prohibit having more than three members from the same political party; require oath and provide for the election of fire department representatives to the board; require the board to meet within 30 days of creation and to adopt operating procedures and by-laws; require only a majority of the quorum who are present to take action in nondisciplinary actions; require four members to be present to take action on disciplinary matters, one of for which shall be a fire member; require the board to meet at least once every two months and for minutes of each meeting to be kept; require the board to employ a secretary as prescribed; require all orders and minutes to be signed by the chairman as prescribed; require all meetings records, and minutes to be subject to the Kentucky Open Meetings and Records Law; require the mayor to certify within 30 days prescribed fire department personnel information as of the date of the ordinance creating the board; "grandfather" in all active duty fire department members, except probationary employees, as "fit and qualified" to continue service without further exams or qualifications; require such members to be deemed permanent employees as prescribed; require probationary members to complete one-year probationary period which can be extended for an additional six months as prescribed; provide for coverage of members affected by promotional probationary periods as prescribed; exclude chiefs, assistant chiefs, and others previously excluded from the civil service system from the oversight of the board; require these persons to be appointed by the mayor; provide for a leave of absence from classified service for a member to accept a noncovered promotional position and provide for the return of such employee to the same classified service as prescribed; prohibit members from receiving or soliciting for any political party or candidate for public office; prohibit any member from using personal influence or authority to secure appointments or promotions; prohibit employees from signing or promise to sign dated resignations in advance of an appointment or promotion; prohibit action against an employee for nonpayment to political purpose; prohibit exam questions relating to opinions, beliefs, affiliations, or services; prohibit members from being involved or promoting political or religious controversies or prejudices while in uniform; establish the nonabridgment of rights protections of all members as prescribed; require the board to create rules and regulations for all covered personnel as prescribed; require rules to be published, distributed, and posted as provided within three days of adoption; require the employment of a chief examiner with duties as prescribed; require chief to provide medical records of disability of applicants for promotions if necessitated; require 90 day prior notice of promotional exams; provide for the grading of promotional tests to include preference points for seniority as prescribed; provide for the availability and review of promotional eligibility lists the compilation of test results and notification of applicants; provide for review or discussion of scores of an applicant by appointment as prescribed and for the filling of promotional vacancies from the five candidates with the highest score from the eligibility list; require the board to provide for justification of nonpromotions after four unsuccessful attempts or to give promotions; require certified promotion lists to remain valid for two years and promotional vacancies to be filled within 60 days of the vacancy; require the action of the chief to be valid except in all cases of dismissal, demotion, or suspension of more than 40 hours of a nonprobational employees, which shall be reviewed and heard by the board as prescribed; outline procedures for the board review and permit the board to set aside the action of the chief but prohibit issuing a penalty or punishment in excess of original action; permit suspensions of less than 40 hours for a nonprobationary employee to be reviewed by the board or a hearing officer; require all board rules to apply in either case; require report, recommendations, and notice of findings from hearing officer as prescribed; permit exceptions to the hearing recommendations within 15 days; require all final orders of the board to be in writing and within 30 days of receipt of the hearing officer's recommended order; permit any action of the board to be appealed to the Circuit Court within 30 days of the action as prescribed; require procedural due process for all members as prescribed and grant the board the power to issue subpoenas; require the use if the Kentucky Rules of Civil Procedure; require the existing promotional eligibility lists to remain in effect until their normal expiration date. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Local Government (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to State and Local Government (S) HB 667/LM (BR 1978) - M. Weaver AN ACT relating to General Assembly license plates. Amend KRS 186.166 to allow retired members of the General Assembly with a minimum of 20 years service to obtain a General Assembly license plate by paying the standard fee; require that a plate issued under this provision carry a designation that the member is retired. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Transportation (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 668 (BR 2145) - F. Nesler, S. Rudy, J. Gray, M. Henley, T. McKee, D. Pasley AN ACT relating to motor fuels tax. Create a new section of KRS 138.210 to 138.466 to provide a refund to public school systems of the motor fuels excise tax paid on biodiesel blends; EFFECTIVE October 1, 2006. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 669 (BR 1979) - A. Arnold, T. McKee, J. Carr, M. Denham, D. Osborne AN ACT relating to agricultural products. Amend KRS 45A.645 to require state agencies to purchase Kentucky-grown agricultural products if the vendor can meet quality and pricing requirements; require state agencies that purchase Kentucky-grown agricultural products to submit an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission and the Department of Agriculture describing the amount of products purchased. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, passed 98-0 Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 12-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 12, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 36-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 244) HB 670/LM/CI (BR 1100) - A. Arnold AN ACT relating to campaign finance. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 121 to define terms; require person making an independent expenditure to report such if the amount exceeds $500 in the aggregate in any 1 election; establish campaign contribution limits for candidates, slates of candidates, and candidate campaign committees; establish campaign contribution limits for caucus campaign committees; establish campaign contribution limits for political issues committees; establish campaign contribution limits for permanent committees; establish campaign contribution limits for executive committees and to permit the establishment of a building account; establish campaign contribution limits for inaugural committees; establish campaign contribution limits for individuals; permit candidates, slates of candidates, committees, referendum committees, and individuals to utilize on-line credit and debit card transactions; to provide for reporting exemptions for any candidate, slate, or political issues committee if a form is filed stating that contributions will not be accepted or expended in excess of $5,000 in any 1 election; to require that referendum committees register with the registry and report all contributions and expenditures if the committee raises or expends $5,000 or more to get the question on the ballot in an area greater than 1 county or $2,500 or more to get a question on a ballot in an area in size equal to or less than 1 county; require exempted candidates for city or county offices or for school boards to file reports if they accept contributions or make expenditures in excess of the exempted amount in any 1 election; require candidates or slates of candidates subject to an August filing deadline to timely file for an exemption and to permit such candidates or slates to exercise reversion rights; permit the exercise of reversion rights by a candidate or slate of candidates if an opponent is replaced due to death, disability, or disqualification not later than 15 days after the party nominates the replacement; permit write-in candidates to request an exemption; establish that exempted candidate campaign committees, referendum committees, and political issues committees are bound to the terms of the exemption unless is it rescinded timely; establish penalties and fines for candidates, slates of candidates, referendum committees, candidate campaign committees, or political issues committees which accept contributions or make expenditures in excess of the limit in any 1 election without rescinding the exemption in a timely manner; require state and county executive committees, and caucus campaign committees to make a full report to the registry of all money, loans, and expenditures made since the date of the last report; establish reporting requirements of candidates, slates of candidates, candidate campaign committees, referendum committees, political issues committees, and registered fundraisers; require all reporting candidates, candidate campaign committees, referendum committees, political issues committees, and registered fund-raisers to make post-election reports; require that detailed information be maintained by the treasurer for 6 years from the date of the election to which the records pertain, but not to exceed 6 years; require certain permanent committees to make a full specified report to the registry of all money, loans, and expenditures since the date of the last report; require a supplemental report be filed annually until an account shows no unexpended balance; require that all reports filed with the registry be subject to open records and to require county clerks to maintain such reports for 1 year from the date the last report is required to be filed; relieve candidates and slates from personally filing reports under certain conditions; prohibit the use of funds for candidacy for a different office, support or oppose different issue, or to further the candidacy of another candidate or slate of candidates for office; require all media offering communications or advertising services to file with the registry and to make specific disclosures; require a paper format report until the registry deems it not longer necessary to do so; require the registry to promulgate administrative regulations to establish a de minimus standard; amend KRS 121.120 to except those candidates, candidate campaign committees, and slates of candidates running for state-wide office from mandatory audits of receipts and expenditures that receive or spend less than $5,000; amend KRS 121.135 to authorize the general counsel to the registry to write an advisory opinion and to require advisory opinions to be issued not later than 20 days from the date the registry receives the request; amend KRS 121.140 to define "frivolous complaint" and to authorize the registry to impose a civil penalty for the filing of frivolous complaints; amend KRS 121.160 to require the maintenance of certain records as a duty of a treasurer; amend KRS 121.170 to require permanent committees to provide a list of their affiliations with other permanent committees at the time of registration with the registry; amend KRS 121.190 to require candidates to express "approval" of the content of advertisements; amend KRS 121.220 to require separate account for each election; amend KRS 121.230 to lower the threshold for itemization of expenditures by check from $50 to $25; amend KRS 121.210, 121.056, 121.990, KRS 61.710, and KRS 23A.070 to conform; to establish the effective date of this Act to be November 8, 2006; repeal KRS 121.015, 121.150; and 121.180. HB 670 - AMENDMENTS HCS (1/LM/CI) - Retain all provisions except reduce the maximum amount allowed for certain contributions from $2,100 with CPI indexing to $1,000. HCS (2/LM/CI) - Retain all provisions; reduce the maximum amount allowed for contributions from $2,100 with CPA indexing to $1,000; change definitions of "political issues committee," "knowingly," and "referendum committee"; decrease the reporting threshold from $5,000 to $3,000; remove the mandatory electronic filing requirement for certain candidates to permissive electronic filing; remove provisions to permit campaign fundraising for a regular election prior to a primary; remove the requirement that campaign contributions be posted in a campaign account within 10 days; remove the 180-day time frame regarding fundraising after an election to pay outstanding campaign debt; remove provisions allowing executive committees to create building accounts; remove the requirement for a 60-day pre-election report; remove requirement for audio statement by candidate of approval of political communication; restore itemized expenditures from $25 back to $50. HFA (1, A. Arnold) - Amend to remove the mandatory requirement of filing certain campaign finance reports electronically and to replace with a permissive filing of certain campaign finance reports electronically. HFA (2, A. Arnold) - Amend to prohibit building account contributions to be used for administrative purposes. HFA (3, A. Arnold) - Amend to change the definition of "referendum committee"; decrease the reporting threshold from $5,000 to $3,000; remove the mandatory electronic filing requirement for certain candidates to permissive electronic filing; remove the requirement that campaign contributions shall be posted in a campaign account within 10 days; remove the 180-day time frame regarding fundraising after an election to pay outstanding campaign debt. HFA (4, J. Fischer) - Amend to increase the maximum contribution amount that may be received by a candidate, slate of candidates, or candidate campaign committee from $1,000 to $2,100 as indexed for inflation using the Consumer Price Index; remove the requirement for paper filing if a filer is required to file campaign finance reports electronically. HFA (5, M. Harmon) - Amend to remove the requirement for filing in a paper format if a filer electronically files finance reports to the registry. HFA (6, M. Harmon) - Amend to remove the requirement for filing in a paper format if a filer electronically files finance reports to the registry. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 16-floor amendments (3) and (4) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 20-floor amendment (5) filed to Committee Substitute, floor amendment (6) filed ; taken from the Orders of the Day; returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Mar 21-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) ; placed in the Orders of the Day Mar 22-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute (2) Mar 23-received in Senate Mar 24-to State and Local Government (S) HB 671 (BR 2340) - T. Pullin, L. Clark, C. Belcher, S. Brinkman, De. Butler, R. Crimm, B. DeWeese, C. Embry Jr, D. Ford, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, R. Meeks, C. Miller, D. Osborne, S. Riggs, T. Riner, T. Thompson, J. Wayne, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to bioscience business development. Establish a new subchapter of KRS Chapter 154 to create the Kentucky bioscience development and investment fund for the promotion of bioscience research and related industries and commercial enterprises; establish tax incremental funding mechanism for fund; establish parameters for distribution of moneys from the fund. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 672/FN (BR 1851) - H. Collins AN ACT relating to motor vehicle usage tax. Amend KRS 139.470 to exempt sales of motor vehicles to nonresidents if the nonresident registers the motor vehicle in a state that allows Kentucky residents to purchase motor vehicles without payment of sales tax at the time of sale or allows Kentucky residents to remove the vehicle from that state within a specific period for subsequent registration and use in Kentucky without payment of that state's sales tax; create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to require all tax receipts, interest, and penalties resulting from the sale of a motor vehicle subject to sales tax to be deposited in the road fund, except those sales that are exempt or where the motor vehicle is purchased for nonhighway use; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2006. HB 672 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1/Title, H. Moberly Jr) - Make title amendment. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Transportation (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 8-posting waived; posted in committee Mar 10-reported favorably, to Rules with committee amendment (1-title) Mar 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with committee amendment (1-title) Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Transportation (S) Mar 20-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 21-2nd reading; returned to Transportation (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill HB 673 (BR 1959) - T. Burch AN ACT relating to pharmacists. Amend KRS 217.015 to add clinical pharmacist specialists to definition of practitioner and to the definition of prescription; amend KRS 315.010 to add prescribing, using, or administering drugs, except some controlled substances, by clinical pharmacists specialists to definition of practice of pharmacy and define clinical pharmacist specialist and collaborative practice agreement; amend KRS 315.065 to require written proof of continuing education for renewal of certification as a clinical pharmacist specialist; amend KRS 315.110 specify expiration and fees for certification; amend KRS 315.121 to add actions relating to clinical pharmacist specialists as grounds for the board to take action against a certificate; amend KRS 315.191 to require the board to promulgate administrative regulations for the practice of clinical pharmacist specialists and establish training programs and qualifications for practice and prescriptive authority; create a new section of KRS Chapter 315 to specify requirements for administrative regulations for certification for clinical pharmacist specialists, require proof of continuing education for certificate renewal, require collaborative agreement with a physician, and require the board to establish an advisory committee to review and recommend actions relating to clinical pharmacist specialists. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 27-posted in committee HB 674 (BR 2460) - L. Napier AN ACT relating to water districts. Amend KRS 74.415 to prevent the commissioners of a water district from charging a fee for the installation and maintenance of fire hydrants established in their operating district. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Local Government (H) Introduced Feb. 24, 2006 HB 675 (BR 2315) - T. Couch, B. Yonts, R. Adkins, E. Ballard, J. Bruce, Dw. Butler, H. Collins, H. Cornett, T. Edmonds, J. Gooch Jr, W. Hall, J. Higdon, C. Meade, R. Nelson, T. Pullin, M. Rader, C. Siler, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, J. Vincent AN ACT relating to coal severance tax revenues. Amend KRS 342.122 to delete the annual transfer of $19 million in coal severance tax revenue to the workers' compensation special fund; amend KRS 42.4582; 42.4585; 48.315; 164.7891 to conform; and repeal KRS 48.112; delayed effective date, July 1, 2008. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 676 (BR 1429) - R. Nelson, R. Webb, T. Couch AN ACT relating to workers' compensation. Amend KRS 342.270 and 342.316 to delete the consensus procedure for black lung claims; require two "B" reader X-ray interpretations to be filed with application for benefits; require an administrative law judge to decide claims on evidence admitted, and make new procedure applicable to claims not assigned to an administrative law judge on the effective date of this Act; amend 342.732 to reduce from 57 years to 52 years the age that a miner can receive retraining incentive benefit cash option; amend KRS 342.792 to permit reopening of claims; amend KRS 342.794 to conform. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Labor and Industry (H) HB 677/LM (BR 1457) - M. Harmon AN ACT relating to the certification of court security officers. Create new sections of KRS 15.380 to 15.404 to provide for the qualifications of a certified court security officer and provide for grandfathering provisions; provide for the revocation of status for a court security officer; set out training requirements for a court security officer; establish certification categories for certified court security officers; provide that the position of certified court security officer is not eligible for hazardous duty and that those officers are not eligible for Kentucky law enforcement foundation program funds without meeting the requirements of KRS 15.382, 15.404, and 15.440; amend KRS 15.310 to integrate the position of court security officer with the basic training course provided by the Department of Criminal Justice Training and redefine "basic training course" and define "certified court security officer"; amend KRS 15.380 to require court security officers to be certified by the Department of Criminal Justice Training; amend KRS 15.388 to include court security officers within the requirements of reporting to the law enforcement council their certification status and provide that if a certified court security officer has successfully completed the basic training required by the Act and transfers to another employer, that both employers have 10 working days to report the fact to the law enforcement council for the officer to maintain status; prohibit a certified court security officer from transferring to a peace officer position unless the certified court security officer meets the requirements for being a certified peace officer, and provide that if the officer does, according to the provisions of this section, transfer, then the employers have 10 working days to notify the council for the officer to maintain status; create a new section of KRS Chapter 70 to establish the duties of a certified court security officer, and establish what functions a court security officer shall not perform; amend KRS 23A.090 and 70.030 to allow sheriffs to appoint certified court security officers and revoke the appointment at pleasure; require officer to take an oath; prohibit certified court security officers only certified under the status of a court security officer to participate in Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund; amend KRS 70.036 to allow certified court security officers to wear official uniform and allow the expenses of uniforms to be paid by the fiscal court; amend KRS 70.140 to allow certified court security officers to represent the sheriff at the meetings of the fiscal court and courts of justice; amend KRS 527.020 to allow certified court security officers to carry concealed weapons when on duty. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Local Government (H) Mar 8-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 678 (BR 1758) - T. Pullin AN ACT relating to intrastate natural gas pipelines. Amend KRS 139.480 to exempt from sales and use tax the sale or purchase of equipment, materials, and supplies permanently incorporated into the construction of intrastate gathering and transmission lines; define "intrastate gathering and transmission lines"; sunset exemption June 30, 2011; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2006. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 679/FN (BR 2454) - T. Pullin, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to intrastate natural gas pipelines and providing an appropriation therefor. Create a new section of KRS 353.750 to 353.776 to establish an intrastate natural gas pipeline trust fund to receive a portion of the natural gas severance tax attributable to natural gas that flows through intrastate gathering and transmission lines completed on or after January 1, 2007; define "intrastate gathering and transmission lines"; create a new section of KRS 143A to deposit a portion of natural gas severance tax receipts to the intrastate natural gas pipeline trust fund; provide that deposit shall be made prior to transfers to the local government economic assistance fund; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2007. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 680/FN (BR 1958) - F. Nesler, J. Bruce, J. Carr, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr AN ACT relating to students with a specific learning disability. Amend KRS 157.200 to include dyslexia in the definition of specific learning disability. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Education (H); posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 3-3rd reading, passed 91-0 Mar 6-received in Senate Mar 8-to Education (S) HB 681 (BR 1962) - T. Thompson AN ACT relating to workers' compensation. Amend KRS 342.020 relating to medical benefits for workers' compensation to require employers to pay medical benefits for the duration of the disability in total disability awards or claims involving the need for prosthetic appliances; limit employer liability for medical services to 520 weeks in permanent partial disability claims with a 50% or greater disability rating, but allow the employee to make application for an extension of services for an additional 520 weeks; limit employer liability for medical services to 425 weeks in all other claims, but allow an employee to make application for an extension of medical services for an additional 425 weeks; require an ALJ to review the application for reasonableness and necessity for extending medical services; require in all claims that an employer's liability to pay for medical services shall terminate when the employee qualifies for Medicare benefits or reaches 65 years of age, whichever occurs later; and amend KRS 342.990 to conform. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Labor and Industry (H) HB 682/LM (BR 1957) - J. Wayne, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian AN ACT relating to public financing for judicial campaigns. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 118A to establish the clean judicial elections fund; define terms; establish fund to distribute transfers to certified candidates; require that the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance administer the fund and promulgate necessary administrative regulations; designate that moneys in the fund be invested in accordance with regulations developed by the State Investment Commission; require the registry to publish information about campaign expenditures in the judicial campaigns of the previous year; establish requirements for designation as a certified judicial candidate and gaining access to the fund; provide guidelines for distribution of funds to certified judicial candidates; direct that judicial review of any final action of the registry be expedited by the court; provide for a civil penalty up to $10,000 for an actual violation of these provisions, and declare it a Class D felony to knowingly violate these provisions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to provide that a person entitled to a state tax refund may designate on his or her income tax return an amount to be credited to the fund; EFFECTIVE January 1, 2007. HB 682 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM/CI - Retain provisions except remove requirement that participating judicial candidates remit funds to the registry when nonparticipating judicial candidates exceed the distribution amount. HFA (1, J. Wayne) - Amend to permit the Supreme Court to require members of the Kentucky Bar Association to submit an annual fixed amount not to exceed $25 to be dedicated to the clean judicial elections fund. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 16-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 683 (BR 2266) - D. Osborne, S. Baugh, J. Carr, R. Crimm AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments. Amend KRS 514.040 to include within the crime of theft by deception the writing of a bad check for rent, for auction goods, and for use as a deposit in a real estate purchase. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Judiciary (H) HB 684 (BR 2269) - D. Osborne, P. Marcotte, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to taxes of school districts. Amend KRS 138.344 to permit a refund of motor fuels taxes to certain school districts that are assessing at least fifteen cents growth-rate property taxes. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 685 (BR 1889) - S. Nunn, J. Carr AN ACT relating to the taxation of marijuana and controlled substances and making an appropriation. Amend KRS 138.870 to redefine "taxable activity" and define additional terms; amend KRS 138.872 to change tax rates on controlled substances based on type of controlled substance and whether or not the controlled substance is sold by weight; amend KRS 138.880 to require law enforcement to notify the Department of Revenue within 48 hours after seizing marijuana or a controlled substance subject to tax or arresting a person engaged in a taxable activity if tax has not been paid; require the local or state law enforcement agency to file a copy of the notice with the appropriate county clerks and financial institutions; amend KRS 138.882 to prohibit the Department of Revenue from bringing a levy action or other legal proceedings against any assets belonging to the parents of a taxpayer under the age of 18 or tangible personal property belonging to the spouse of the taxpayer if the spouse had dependent children under the age of 18 living in the household; provide that the reduction or dismissal of a criminal case shall not affect tax assessment; amend 138.888 to establish a drug forfeiture trust fund, require all funds collected from the marijuana and controlled substance tax to be deposited in the fund and distributed among law enforcement , the Department of Revenue, the Office of Drug Control Policy and the Commonwealth's Attorney; amend KRS 138.889 to subject violators to uniform civil penalties provisions; amend KRS 138.376, 138.874, 138.878, 138.884 and 138.886 to conform; EFFECTIVE August 1, 2006. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 686 (BR 2289) - R. Nelson AN ACT relating to wrongful discharge. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 336 to prohibit an employer with 25,000 employees or more from terminating an employee without good cause; define "employee," "employer," "good cause," and "termination"; require the commissioner to establish arbitration hearing procedures consistent with those utilized during labor disputes; provide that 90 days after an employee has been terminated he or she may file a request with the commissioner for arbitration; permit an employer to file a complaint and request arbitration, but require employer to notify the terminated employee 10 days before filing the complaint; provide 10 days for arbitrator to write a decision after arbitration; provide that award may include reinstatement to same or comparable position of employment, full or partial back pay including lost fringe benefits, or a lump sum severance payment not to exceed 36 months, and attorney's fees and cost; provide that after an award that either party to an arbitration has 90 days to seek vacation, modification, or enforcement in the court of jurisdiction; provide that an employer, on January 1, 2007 and annually thereafter, shall submit to the commissioner the number of employees in Kentucky; assess a $250 civil penalty for each day that the report is not made; require an employer of 25,000 or more to post notice informing employees of the right to arbitration in event of termination; amend KRS 336.990 to assess a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000 to an employer who violates the provisions of posting; require the commissioner to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out the provisions of the bill. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Labor and Industry (H) HB 687 (BR 2377) - D. Horlander AN ACT relating to retirement. Amend KRS 16.601 to increase the monthly payment to surviving spouse from twenty-five percent (25%) of member's monthly final rate of pay to fifty percent (50%); allow for minimum benefit, provide for annual increases; increase monthly payment to dependent child from ten percent (10%) of the deceased member's monthly final rate of pay to twenty-five percent (25%); provide for maximum benefit; provide for benefits for multiple surviving dependent children; provide for benefit to dependent parent if no surviving spouse or surviving children; provide for maximum and reduction if entitled to workers' compensation benefits; retroactive provide that benefits are retroactive to July 1, 1992. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to State Government (H) HB 688 (BR 2483) - M. Cherry, F. Rasche, T. Riner, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to expelled or suspended students. Amend KRS 158.150 to define "behavior which constitutes a threat" as including assault, battery or abuse of others; the threat of force or violence; being under the influence of drugs or alcohol; the use, possession, sale, or transfer of drugs or alcohol; or the carrying, possessing, or transfer of weapons or dangerous instruments; and any other behavior which may endanger the health or safety of others; permit a school board to adopt a policy providing that if a student is suspended or expelled for any reason from any public or private school the district may review the details of the suspension or expulsion and determine if the student will be admitted. HB 688 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; require that any action under this section related to students with disabilities shall be in compliance with applicable federal law. HFA (1, D. Owens) - Add clarifying language related to behaviors; clarify definition of "charges"; make technical changes. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Education (H); posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 8-floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (1) Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, passed 37-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 139) HB 689 (BR 2466) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to the disposition of taxes collected when no taxes were due. Amend KRS 134.590 to allow taxpayers paying taxes when no taxes were due to local governments and school districts to waive any refund due and donate the money to the taxing entity in writing; establish that if within 2 years a taxpayer has not responded, that if the taxing entity notifies the taxpayer by certified letter within 60 days of the end of the 2 year period, and the taxpayer still does not respond or responds and donates the money before the end of that period, that the taxing entity may retain the tax money to be used for the purposes of the tax levy; require the local government or school district to refund money when requested within 30 days of the request; set requirements for letter, set requirements for taxing entity; provide that if the taxing entity ceases to exist, or the money collected cannot be used for the purpose stated in the tax levy, that the money is considered unclaimed property. HB 689 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions of bill; clarify that the provisions of the bill apply to taxes collected on or after January 1, 2005; clarify that the certified letter for non-responding taxpayers must be sent out no later than 60 days before the end of the taxpayer's 2-year period and include a statement of that time limit notification within the letter itself; delete redundant language in subparagraph 1.; provide that if a local government or school district does not send out the certified letter within the time limits, the tax money still held by the local government or school district will be considered unclaimed property. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Local Government (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 14-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 690 (BR 2004) - A. Arnold, J. Gray, M. Denham AN ACT relating to coroners. Amend KRS 64.185 to allow the appointment of up to two deputy coroners without fiscal court approval and to allow the appointment of more than two deputy coroners with the approval of the fiscal court. HB 690 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, T. Shelton) - Amend HB 690 to require that sufficient funds be budgeted to cover the compensation of any deputy coroners appointed. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Local Government (H) Mar 8-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 87-10 with floor amendment (1) Mar 17-received in Senate Mar 21-to State and Local Government (S) HB 691 (BR 28) - R. Nelson, W. Hall, J. Stewart III AN ACT relating to the formation of an independent school district. Amend KRS 160.020 to permit voters in a city within the first five classes to form an independent school district if the number of compulsory school age children living in the city limits is 200 hundred or more; amend KRS 160.200 to permit school board elections in other than even years. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Education (H) HB 692 (BR 258) - R. Nelson, W. Hall, J. Stewart III AN ACT relating to school attendance area. Amend KRS 159.070 to permit as a result of a school closure parents to enroll their children in a school in another school district if the school is closer to their home; provide that this option is contingent upon availability of space; provide that the option must be chosen within 2 years of a school closure; provide that state per pupil funding be transferred to the receiving district for these students. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Education (H) Introduced Feb. 27, 2006 HB 693 (BR 2350) - J. Gooch Jr AN ACT relating to financing mine rescue. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 351 to define "mine rescue chamber" and "wireless tracking and communications device" to establish a mine rescue fund in the State Treasury; require the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing to administer the mine rescue fund for the purpose of making matching grants to coal mine licensees for the construction of mine rescue chambers, the purchase of wireless tracking and communications devices, additional caches of SCSRs and other experimental measures and equipment approved by the office of mine safety and licensing; require the Office of Mine Safety and Licensing to promulgate administrative regulations within 30 days after the effective date of the section; amend KRS 139.200 to impose a surtax of one half of one percent (0.5%) on retail consumers of electricity; amend KRS 13930 to impose a surtax of one half of one percent (0.5%) on use of electricity; amend KRS 139.420 to exclude surtax on electricity consumption from exceptions to sales and use tax; create new section of KRS 139 to divert surtax on electricity to a mine rescue fund; EFFECTIVE October 1, 2006; create a new section of KRS Chapter 139 to divert one percent of the sales and use tax collected from customers of electric utilities other than residential to finance the mine rescue fund; provide an effective date of August 1, 2006, for Section 2 of the Act. HB 693 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete original provisions of HB 693; establish a nine-member Mine Equipment Task Force; charge the task force with examining ways to finance the deployment of mine safety equipment in coal mines in Kentucky; provide that the task force meet not less than three times a year and that the task force report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission and to the appropriate committee of jurisdiction not later than December 1, 2006. HCA (1/Title, J. Gooch Jr) - Make title amendment. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 HB 694 (BR 1689) - T. Couch AN ACT relating to low-income housing. Amend KRS 227A.030, relating to electricians and electrical contractors, and KRS 318.020, relating to plumbers, to allow the Office of Housing, Buildings and Construction to waive provisions of either chapter for qualifying nonprofit organizations, for the purpose of constructing single-family dwellings that will be given or sold below the appraised value to low-income persons; require the office to promulgate administrative regulations to describe the requirements, types, and process for any waiver the office chooses to allow. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 695 (BR 2455) - T. Pullin, S. Westrom AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Gas Pipeline Authority. Amend KRS 353.750, relating to the Kentucky Gas Pipeline Authority, to add oil and oil products to the definition of "gas" to include as eligible items for transport by authority projects. HB 695 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions except change the term "petroleum or petroleum products" to read "crude oil or petroleum products." Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Mar 10-reassigned to State Government (H); posting waived Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 17-received in Senate Mar 21-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HB 696/LM (BR 2125) - C. Meade, R. Nelson AN ACT relating to motor vehicle registration. Amend KRS 186.162 to provide for the issuance of a license plate to specific disabled veterans without assessment of state fee, clerk fee, or extra fee; establish that any person who is eligible to receive the disabled veteran plate may have the option to receive any registration plate for which they are eligible without payment of any fees; prohibit the ability to purchase a personalized plate. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 697/LM (BR 58) - L. Clark AN ACT relating to the sale of alcoholic beverages at state parks. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 242 to permit the limited sale of alcoholic beverages at state resort parks and qualifying state recreational parks; allow a local option precinct election for state resort parks and qualifying state recreational parks in dry territory; establish the conditions under which the election will be held; permit a separate golf course election if the golf course is in a precinct other than the precinct where the state resort park or qualifying state recreational park takes place. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Mar 6-posted in committee HB 698 (BR 2258) - M. Weaver AN ACT relating to motor vehicle registration. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 186 to clarify vehicles that are required to be registered in Kentucky; amend KRS 132.570, to provide that 25% of the penalty imposed under the section go to the law enforcement agency that issues the citation to the violator. HB 698 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, M. Weaver) - Establish that the failure to properly register a vehicle shall subject the owner to all evaded property tax and applicable interest; provide for assessment of a penalty by the Department of Revenue equal to the amount of tax evaded; establish that any law enforcement agency issuing a citation which results in the payment of owed taxes receive 25% of penalty assessed or not less than $50. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Transportation (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H); floor amendment (1) filed HB 699 (BR 1133) - R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to legislative processes and procedures. Amend KRS 7.119 to clarify that a legislator's e-mail, telephone records, or correspondence are the property of the legislator and may be released only with the legislator's consent; clarify that the Legislative Research Commission may contract for services and confidentiality shall be maintained; provide for violation to be punishable as a Class B misdemeanor; amend KRS 6.162 to provide that information used in creating final journals is not public. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to State Government (H) Mar 2-posted in committee HB 700 (BR 1858) - R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to medical malpractice. Amend KRS 304.13-051 to require filing of medical malpractice insurance rates with the Office of Insurance; create new sections of Subtitle 13 of KRS Chapter 304 to prohibit certain components from being included in a medical malpractice rate filing; restrict premiums for medical malpractice polices covering health care providers who deliver one or more babies per year; require the executive director of insurance on or before April 1 of each year to determine if there are any medical specialties in the state which are essential as a matter of public policy and which must be protected from certain adverse actions relating to medical malpractice insurance that may impair the availability of these essential medical specialties to residents of this state; direct the executive director to provide the list of essential medical specialties to each insurer that issues medical malpractice coverage to health care providers practicing in any of the essential medical specialties; require an insurer that intends to cancel, terminate, or otherwise not renew a medical malpractice policy of an essential medical specialist to provide 120 days notice to the health care provider and allow the executive director to delay the insurer's intended action for up to 60 days if the executive director determines a replacement policy is not readily available; require an insurer that intends to cancel, terminate, or otherwise not renew all medical malpractice policies issued to essential medical specialists to provide 120 days notice to the executive director and the health care providers and allow the executive director to delay the insurer's intended action for up to 60 days if the executive director determines replacement policies are not readily available; designate medical specialties until the executive director acts to designate specialties; require the executive director to collect certain information from insurers to make certain an insurer issuing policies of medical malpractice insurance is complying with applicable standards for rates; create a new section of KRS Chapter 454 to provide that in a medical malpractice civil action any statements, affirmations, gestures, or conduct expressing apology, sympathy, commiseration, condolence, compassion or a general sense of benevolence that are made by a health care provider or employee of the health care provider to the alleged victim, relative of the alleged victim, or representative of the alleged victim that relate to the discomfort, suffering, injury or death of the alleged victim as a result of unanticipated outcome of medical care shall be inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability; create a new section of KRS Chapter 454 to require the plaintiff to file an affidavit of an expert witness as part of a complaint in a civil action alleging professional negligence against a health care provider; require the affidavit to specify at least one negligent act or omission and the factual basis for the claim; require a defendant who disputes liability to file an affidavit of a qualified expert; create a new section of KRS Chapter 4545 to require that a lawsuit against a health care provider be submitted to mediation to be held within 180 days after all responsive pleadings are filed; create new sections of Subtitle 40 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish the Kentucky Physician's Mutual Insurance Authority to provide medical malpractice insurance to physicians; provide that the authority is a nonprofit, independent, self-supporting de jure municipal corporation and political subdivision of the Commonwealth; provide for a board of directors which shall function in a manner similar to the governing body of a mutual insurance company; direct the board to hire a manager who shall have proven successful experience for a period of at least five years as an executive at the general management level in insurance operations or in the management of a state fund for medical malpractice; establish powers and duties of the manager; require the authority to provide medical malpractice insurance to any physician who pays the premium and complies with any other qualifications and conditions adopted by the authority; require the authority to provide coverage to any physician who is unable to secure coverage in the voluntary market unless the physician owes undisputed premiums to a previous medical malpractice carrier or to a medical malpractice residual market mechanism; direct the authority to establish separate rating plans, rates, and underwriting standards for different classes of risks; require rates to be based only on Kentucky experience; authorize the board to declare an annual dividend and distribute it in the form of premium discounts, dividends, or a combination of discounts and dividends if certain conditions are met; require a quarterly report of assets and liabilities to be provided to the board, the Governor, and the Legislative Research Commission; require the board to file an annual report indicating the business done in the previous year and deliver the report to the Governor, commissioner of the Department of Insurance, Auditor of Public Accounts, Attorney General, and co-chairs of the Legislative Research Commission; prohibit the authority from entering into a contract for an audit unless the Auditor of Public Accounts has turned down a request to perform the audit; provide that if the assets of the authority are less than its liabilities, the board may levy an assessment on its policyholders; require the board to formulate and adopt an investment policy; require the manager to compile and maintain statistical and actuarial data; prohibit the authority from receiving any direct state general fund appropriation; provide that upon request of the board, the Governor and the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet may determine additional initial funding which may include a loan from an existing state agencies not to exceed ($7,000,000); authorize the issuance of revenue bonds not to exceed ($40,000,000) upon approval of the secretary of the Finance and Administration Cabinet; provide that the authority may utilize only agents duly and legally licensed and in good standing with the provisions of this chapter; exempt board members, the manager, and any employee from being held personally liable for acts taken in official capacity; require the board, manager, and employees to comply with the Executive Branch Code of Ethics; prohibit the authority from participating in any plan, pool, association, guarantee, or insolvency fund required by KRS Chapter 304; require the board to comply with the open meetings and open records laws; direct the Attorney General and the Auditor of Public Accounts to monitor operations of the authority and authorize each to make examinations or investigations of the operations, practices, management, and other matters of the authority; require the Attorney General and the Auditor of Public Accounts to report jointly to the General Assembly in January in each even-numbered year in which the General Assembly convenes in a regular session the results of their monitoring activities. HB 700 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, B. DeWeese) - Replace provisions of bill with a proposal to submit to the voters an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky that would allow the General Assembly to create statutory provisions relating to medical malpractice, including provisions for alternative dispute resolution, statutes of limitation or repose, peer review, expert witnesses, certificates or merit, and collateral source payments. HFA (2/Title, B. DeWeese) - Make title amendment. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) Mar 7-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 13-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006; floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 14-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 701 (BR 2449) - R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to tourism development. Amend KRS 148.851 to define "destination retail attraction," "full service lodging facility," and "recreational property"; amend the definition of "tourism attraction" to include "destination retail attraction"; require a destination retail attraction to have capital costs in excess of $40,000,000 and attract a minimum of 40% of visitors from out of state; amend KRS 148.859 to allow for records to be audited by the Department of Revenue or its designee; specify criteria for which sales tax refunds may be suspended; amend KRS 139.536 to allow a destination retail attraction to recover 50% of approved costs through a sales tax refund; amend KRS 148.855 to conform. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 702 (BR 2342) - R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to charitable gaming. Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 238 to extend definition of charitable gaming to include electronic, computer, or other technologic aids; provide authority for the Office of Charitable Gaming to establish and implement standards for electronic systems of accounting and recordkeeping; provide the office authority to approve all electronic, computer, or other technological aids; provide that intentionally making false or misleading statements shall constitute grounds for denial of a license application; establish that actions designed to inaccurately reflect the financial records of the charitable gaming enterprise may lead to revocation of license; grant employees of the office authority to inspect the books and records of a manufacturer or distributor; establish prize payouts for bingo, progressive bingo, and linked bingo games and define linked bingo games; provide for the maintenance of financial records in accordance with generally accepted standards of accounting and require financial records to be maintained in computerized or electronic format within four years; require charities participating in linked bingo to use a point-of-sale system; provide penalties for making intentionally false or misleading financial statements; designate actions against individuals found to be the cause of one or more serious violations and define serious violations; provide requirements for appeals to administrative actions by the office. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Licensing and Occupations (H) HB 703 (BR 1564) - A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to the support education excellence in Kentucky program. Amend KRS 157.390 to provide that the required local effort shall be calculated by applying the $.30 cents minimum equivalent tax rate to the previous total assessed value of property and the assessment for motor vehicles plus a maximum of four percent (4%) regardless of the amount of local tax revenues generated. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Education (H) HB 704 (BR 397) - K. Upchurch, B. DeWeese AN ACT relating to the taxation of cigarettes. Create new sections to KRS Chapter 138 to define terms, impose a new tax on tobacco product manufacturers and establish administrative provisions for the tax; amend KRS 131.602 to provide that no additional escrow payments shall be made after those due on April 15, 2007; amend KRS 131.608, 131.610, 131.614, 131.616, 131.618, and 131.626 to conform; repeal KRS 131.606 and 131.620; provide that the proceeds from the tax shall be used for the general expenditures of the Commonwealth; provide that the provisions of the Act are severable; provide that the act takes effect on January 1, 2007. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) HB 705 (BR 1630) - S. Brinkman, J. Bowen, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, S. Nunn, D. Osborne AN ACT relating to taxation. Amend KRS 141.010 to change definition of "corporation" and add new definitions; amend KRS 141.0205 to recognize changes in credits; amend KRS 141.040 to remove alternative minimum calculation and minimum tax and change corporate rates; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to impose a new limited liability entity tax to replace the alternative minimum calculation; allow as a credit against income tax; create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to impose a new limited liability privilege tax to replace the corporate minimum tax; amend KRS 141.042 to recognize new corporate tax structure; amend KRS 141.120 to clarify how a corporation that owns an interest in a pass-through entity apportions income; amend KRS 141.200 to recognize changes in definition of "corporation"; amend KRS 141.205 to recognize changes in definitions and to clarify the exclusion of related party transactions; amend KRS 141.206 to recognize pass-through entities and to require withholding on certain nonresidents; amend KRS 141.208 to treat limited liability companies for Kentucky tax purposes the same as for federal tax purposes; amend KRS 141.420 to limit credit to tax years beginning during 2005; amend KRS 141.347, 141.400, 141.401, 141.403, 141.405, 141.407, 141.414, 141.415, 141.418, 141.424, 141.428, 141.011, 141.068, 141.130, 141.430, 141.390, 136.505, 154.01-010, 144.125, 144.139, 154.12-2084, 154.12-2086, 154.20-258, 154.23-040, 154.26-090, 154.34-080, and 154.48-025 to conform; make effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2006. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 706 (BR 2461) - T. Thompson AN ACT relating to elections. Amend KRS 118.025 to remove time frame of a runoff primary; amend KRS 118.035 to conform; amend KRS 118.105 to require the nomination of a political party's candidate for Lieutenant Governor to be made by the party's candidate for Governor after the primary; amend KRS 118.125 to remove language requiring notification and declaration for a slate of candidates for the primary; amend KRS 118.127 to prescribe the procedure necessary for a gubernatorial candidate to nominate and select a running mate for the office of Lieutenant Governor; amend KRS 118.215, 118.225, 118.227, and 118.245 to conform; amend KRS 118.305 to require county clerks to put on the ballot the name of candidates of a political party who have received certificates of nomination that have been filed with the Secretary of State or county clerk; amend KRS 118.315 to conform; amend KRS 118.367 to require a candidate for Lieutenant Governor to file a statement-of-candidacy form; amend KRS 121.015 to conform; amend KRS 121.056 to prohibit a person who contributes more than the maximum legal contribution to a candidate for Governor from holding certain appointive state offices during a certain specified time; amend KRS 121.180 to permit unexpended funds of a candidate for Governor during the primary to be transferred to a slate of candidates if the candidate is a member of the slate during a regular election. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 707 (BR 1049) - C. Belcher AN ACT relating to commercial driver's licenses. Amend KRS 281A.160, regarding tests for commercial driver's licenses, to require the Kentucky State Police to retest applicants within three days of a request; require the state police to engage the services of third party testers to meet scheduling deadlines; establish a testing fee of $100 for the knowledge and skills test; allow up to two retests on one application fee. HB 707 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, C. Belcher) - Delete original provisions of the bill and insert the following: amend KRS 281A.160 to clarify waiting periods for retaking a failed written test for a CDL; establish a skills testing fee for CDL applicants; create the State Police CDL skills testing fund; require that the fund be used to contract with and train civilian CDL skills examiners and improve the logistics of the CDL skills testing process; require that applicants provide the proper class of commercial vehicle for the type of CDL they are testing for; require that unless given prior approval by KSP, vehicles for testing must be unloaded; require that upon arrival for a skills test, the applicant must bring a valid Kentucky operator's license, a valid CDL permit, and a DOT physical card; exempt applicants for a CDL with "S" restrictions limited to the operation of buses from the skills testing fee; delete language regarding the ability of the KCTCS to provide third-party testing; delete provisions that allow a third-party tester to provide a vehicle for testing for a fee; clarify that the CDL skills test shall have three parts and that a passing grade of 80 percent be achieved on each section prior to the issuance of a CDL; provide that a passing score on any one section of the CDL skill test be carried forward and that the applicant will not have to take that portion again; provide for retesting procedures and a retesting fee of $50 after an applicant has failed a skills test four times; provide that a missed appointment shall count as a failure for retesting purposes; mandate that the KSP promulgate administrative regulations within 90 days of the effective date of the Act to set forth qualifications for contract examiners. SCA (1/Title, B. Guthrie) - Make title amendment; declare an EMERGENCY. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Transportation (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-placed in the Orders of the Day; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 16-3rd reading, passed 97-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 17-received in Senate Mar 21-to Transportation (S) Mar 23-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 24-2nd reading; returned to Transportation (S) Apr 10-reported favorably, to Rules with committee amendment (1-title) as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with committee amendment (1-title) Apr 11-received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate committee amendment (1-title) ; House concurred in Senate committee amendment (1-title) ; passed 99-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 233) HB 708 (BR 2410) - R. Crimm, J. Gooch Jr AN ACT relating to basic reparations benefits. Amend KRS 304.39-020 to eliminate the presumption that medical bills submitted to a no-fault motor vehicle insurer are reasonable; amend KRS 304.39-210 to require a provider of medical expenses to submit a statement of medical expenses incurred to a reparation obligor within 45 days of the date treatment is initiated and every 45 days thereafter; provide that failure to timely submit a statement of medical expenses will render the expenses not compensable; prohibit a provider from billing a patient for services which have been denied by a reparation obligor for failure to submit bills within 45 days following treatment; amend KRS 304.19-270 to permit a reparation obligor to require a person to submit to a mental or physical examination at the expense of the reparation obligor; delete the requirement that the reparation obligor petition a court for an order directing such examination; permit a reparation obligor to limit coverages for persons who fail to submit to an examination pursuant to contract provisions approved by the executive director of the Office of Insurance; authorize a reparation obligor to submit any claim for benefits to an independent review, evaluation, or opinion to determine issues such as reasonable medical necessity, appropriateness of treatment, whether charges are usual and customary, and whether the injury or loss is related to the accident. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Banking and Insurance (H) HB 709 (BR 1991) - J. Vincent, J. Carr, D. Floyd, D. Osborne AN ACT relating to the importation of prescription drugs. Create various new sections of KRS Chapter 217 to declare findings related to the I-SaveRx program that allows Illinois residents to refill prescriptions for the most common brand-name prescription drugs used to treat chronic illnesses from a network of inspected and approved pharmacies in Canada and the United Kingdom through a Web site; require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to enter into a memorandum of agreement to join the I-SaveRx program; establish required provisions of the memorandum of agreement; appoint the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the president of the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy as members of a joint work group charged with providing input regarding the safe and effective administration of the I-SaveRx program; permit Kentucky or Illinois to withdraw from the cooperative relationship at any time; require the signature of the Governor of Kentucky or action of the Kentucky General Assembly to withdraw Kentucky from the memorandum of agreement with the I-SaveRx program; require the memorandum of agreement to be signed by the Governor of Kentucky prior to implementation; create a working group to develop outreach and promotional materials; provide the Commonwealth of Kentucky with immunity from liability for any injury or damage caused to a person from products obtained through the I-SaveRx program; and amend KRS 315.035 and KRS 315.0351 to exempt pharmacies providing prescription drugs through the I-SaveRx program from the requirement that all pharmacies that operate by means of the Internet have a permit to operate in Kentucky. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 710 (BR 1816) - H. Collins AN ACT relating to transportation. Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 189 , regarding traffic regulations, to modify and update traffic laws to comply with the uniform vehicle code; amend KRS 177.315, regarding access permits, to eliminate the maximum variance allowed from statutory spacing requirements; amend KRS 177.240, regarding rest areas on interstates, to eliminate the requirement that if a rest area is closed, a new one must be opened within 15 miles of the old site; amend KRS 186.405 and 186.410 to change references to "nondriver ID cards" to "personal ID cards"; amend KRS 189A.345 to correct a statutory citation error; amend KRS 189.280, 189.990, and 189.993 to conform; repeal KRS 189.490 and KRS 189.630. HB 710 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain the original provisions of the bill with the following exception: delete section on reducing weight limits per tire inch; delete changes in operating rules for motorcycles; renumber section references. HFA (1, J. DeCesare) - Amend HCS to clarify that a center lane on a highway restricted to left turns may be used as a merging lane by individuals turning onto the highway from a collector road. HFA (2, J. DeCesare) - Amend HCS to clarify that a center lane on a highway restricted to left turns may be used as a merging lane by individuals turning onto the highway from a side road or other entrance. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Transportation (H); posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute ; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006; floor amendment (2) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 9-3rd reading, passed 94-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendment (2) Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Transportation (S) Mar 20-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 21-2nd reading; returned to Transportation (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, passed 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 173) HB 711 (BR 2050) - H. Collins AN ACT relating to highways. Amen KRS 177.315, regarding spacing of highway access points, to eliminate the 15% limit on variance from statutory spacing limits. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Transportation (H); posted in committee HB 712 (BR 2049) - H. Collins AN ACT relating to transportation. Amend KRS 186.405 and KRS 186.410, to change references to "nondriver identification cards" to "personal identification cards." Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Transportation (H); posted in committee HB 713/CI (BR 216) - W. Dedman Jr AN ACT relating to liens. Amend KRS 376.990 to increase the penalty for failure to pay a mechanic's or materialmen's lien to a Class D felony when the value of the labor performed and the materials furnished is $300 or more. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) HB 714 (BR 1436) - W. Dedman Jr, J. Bowen AN ACT relating to the operation of a school bus. Amend KRS 189.540 to prohibit the use of a mobile phone or other wireless communications device while operating a school bus. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Transportation (H) HB 715 (BR 2343) - R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to revenue and taxation. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 134 to define terms; create a new section of KRS 134 to require every rental company engaged in the rental of heavy equipment to collect a 1% property tax withholding fee; require the fee to be separately stated; require that amounts collected be used solely for the payment of tangible personal property taxes imposed against the rental company on the heavy equipment rented; provide that any claim for refund or remedy sought by a lessee relating to the property tax withholding fee be addressed with the rental company, and that the general statutes relating to taxes imposed by the Commonwealth shall not apply to the property tax withholding fee. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 716 (BR 2186) - R. Wilkey AN ACT relating to honeybees. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 252 to set out entry requirements for honeybees or beekeeping equipment shipped into the state; amend KRS 246.010 to change agricultural reference from "bee" to "honeybee"; amend KRS 252.170 to change "bee" reference to "honeybee", define "honeybee", and define "compliance agreement", "honeybee pest", and "unwanted race of honeybee"; amend KRS 252.190 to expand commissioner's powers to prevent and eradicate honeybee diseases, honeybee pests, and unwanted races of honeybees and to include additional offenses and departmental powers applicable to the oversight of the state's apiary industry; amend KRS 252.200 to clarify the commissioner's powers to establish and maintain honeybee quarantines; amend KRS 252.990 to increase a fine amount and jail time for violations of the chapter; amend KRS 272.1001 to change an agricultural reference from "bee" to "honeybee"; amend KRS 337.010 to change an agricultural reference from "bee" to "honeybee"; amend 252.240 to conform. HB 716 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, R. Wilkey) - Make technical correction. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 717 (BR 2360) - T. Burch AN ACT relating to long-term care insurance. Amend KRS 304.14-615 to require insurers to provide notice to all policyholders at least 30 days prior to applying to the Office of Insurance for a premium rate increase. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 3-posted in committee HB 718 (BR 1881) - T. Riner AN ACT relating to state parks. Amend KRS 148.021 to require the Department of Parks to develop an incentive program to benefit teachers and school systems. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 99-0 Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) HB 719/HM (BR 2232) - B. DeWeese, T. McKee, D. Owens, T. Riner AN ACT relating to health benefit plan coverage of screening for prostate cancer. Create a new section of Subtitle 17A of KRS Chapter 304 to require a health benefit plan offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2007 to cover at least one annual screening for prostate cancer for all men 40 years or age or older and for those men 35 years of age or older who are considered high-risk for prostate cancer, including African-American men and those with a definite or indeterminate family history of prostate cancer according to the prostate cancer early detection guidelines of the National Alliance of State Prostate Cancer Coalitions and the Kentucky Prostate Cancer Coalition; prohibit application of policy deductibles to the screening coverage; provide that at a minimum the screening shall consist of a prostate specific antigen blood test and a digital rectal examination; provide that if a health care provider recommends a prostate specific antigen test, coverage cannot be denied because the insured had a digital rectal examination and the results were negative. HB 719 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1/HM, B. DeWeese) - Amend KRS 304.17A-096 to prohibit basic benefit plans from excluding coverage for prostate screening and coverage for mammograms. HFA (2, B. DeWeese) - Make applicable to health benefit plans beginning January 1, 2008, rather than 2007; delete provision about application of deductible. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 10-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006; floor amendments (1) and (2) filed Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 96-1 with floor amendment (2) Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Health and Welfare (S) HB 720 (BR 2413) - R. Adkins AN ACT relating to Medicaid fraud. Amend KRS 205.8463 to add contractee of Cabinet for Health and Family Services, acting as agent of the cabinet, as entity against whom fraud is prohibited. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) Mar 1-posted in committee HB 721 (BR 2047) - B. DeWeese, J. Draud, D. Floyd, D. Osborne AN ACT proposing amendments to the Constitution of Kentucky relating to health care matters. Propose amending the Constitution of Kentucky to add a new section permitting the General Assembly to limit non-economic damages, and limit punitive damages; provide for a statute of limitations on actions, and require non-binding alternative dispute resolution in cases involving health care providers licensed or certified by the Commonwealth; propose amending Section 14, relating to access to the courts, to conform; propose amending Section 54, relating to prohibiting limits on damages, to conform; propose amending Section 241, relating to the right to sue in death and injury cases, to conform; provide for submission to the voters according to the manner provided in the Constitution. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 722 (BR 2479) - B. DeWeese, D. Floyd, D. Osborne AN ACT relating to civil actions. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 304 to place restrictions on insurers providing medical malpractice liability insurance; amend KRS 304.13-051, relating to filing rates and rate information, to require insurers to file rates and information for medical malpractice liability risks; amend KRS 311.377, relating to waiver of claim for damages, to clarify that a health service organization's reviews and evaluations cannot be used in any civil action alleging any cause of action; create various new sections of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a medical malpractice review panel process for civil actions involving medical malpractice; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish a two hundred fifty thousand dollar cap on all noneconomic damages in actions involving medical liability; amend KRS 411.186, relating to the assessment of punitive damages, to establish a two hundred fifty thousand dollar cap on punitive damages in medical malpractice actions; provide for contingent effective date. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) HB 723 (BR 2132) - B. DeWeese, J. Draud AN ACT relating to the sale of jointly owned land. Amend KRS 389A.030, relating to jointly owned land and partition, to require an appraisal of the property if a sale is ordered; prohibit sale if purchase price does not equal or exceed two-thirds of the land's appraised value. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) Mar 7-posted in committee; posting waived HB 724 (BR 2364) - S. Nunn AN ACT relating to trauma care, and making an appropriation therefor. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 211 to state findings that trauma care is a severe health problem and cause of death and disability, that trauma care is limited in parts of the state, and that an efficient and coordinated statewide trauma system is necessary; define "trauma," "trauma center," and "trauma center verification"; establish an Office of Trauma Care in the Department for Public Health and specify goals and duties; create an advisory committee and specify membership; require the office to develop and implement a statewide trauma care system that includes prevention, continuing education for care providers, statewide guidelines and protocols, voluntary hospital verification as a trauma center, local and regional triage and transport protocols, and quality assurance and peer review; require the office to coordinate all activities related to trauma care and to receive assistance from other state agencies and boards; specify that data obtained by the office shall be confidential and not subject to discovery or introduction in civil actions; require the office to report to the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare each December 1; create a new section of KRS Chapter 205 to specify Medicaid payments for allowable costs for verified trauma centers; create the Kentucky trauma care system fund, specify use of funds; appropriate $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2006-2007 and $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2007-2008 to the Kentucky trauma care system fund. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee HB 725 (BR 2212) - B. Montell AN ACT relating to job creation and small business development. Create new sections of subchapter 10 of KRS Chapter 154 to authorize the Economic Development Partnership Board to issue zero-coupon discount bonds and provide loan guarantees for master venture funds; authorize the Economic Development Cabinet to establish the small business venture capital fund as a restricted agency account, subject to appropriations from the Kentucky General Assembly for the fund; establish, for the small business venture capital fund, a cap of $4.2 billion; establish a distribution system, administered by the Economic Development Cabinet, of up to eight venture funds, which are authorized to distribute to at least 50 smaller venture funds to promote and invest in business ventures in Kentucky. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Economic Development (H) HB 726 (BR 1620) - T. Edmonds, A. Smith, T. Couch, W. Hall, R. Nelson AN ACT relating to the mining of coal in Robinson Forest. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to require the University of Kentucky to seek the removal of the "lands unsuitable for mining" designation from all or portions of E.O. Robinson Forest; require creation of plans relating to lifting the "unsuitable for mining" designation; allow for coal and mineral mining planning and activities; set forth the distribution of royalties; provide that royalties and other income from mining be apportioned between the Robinson Agricultural Experiment Station (10%) the Robinson Scholars program (40%) and the University of Kentucky for research (50%); provide for biennial reports on progress, plans, and activities. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) HB 727 (BR 2435) - D. Keene AN ACT relating to economic development. Require a company that moves its operations out of Kentucky to refund credits received under KREDA. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Economic Development (H) Mar 13-posted in committee HB 728 (BR 1769) - J. Stacy AN ACT relating to natural gas pipelines. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 278 to: define public interest pipelines as those abandoned by FERC; declare processing and transportation of gas in public interest pipelines to be in the public interest; require public interest pipelines that deliver gas for intrastate commerce comply with KRS 278.485; require public interest pipelines to transport gas on behalf of other entities; increase transportation availability and capacity on public interest pipelines; require public interest pipelines to repair and maintain pipelines and facilities; require that rates of public interest pipelines be reasonable and nondiscriminatory; ensure that no public interest pipeline gives any unreasonable preference in rates and service; require public interest pipelines to file detailed maps with the Public Service Commission; require the Public Service Commission to prescribe a reasonable rate when a rate has been found to be unreasonable; create provisions to provide for oversight of rates by the Public Service Commission; create provisions for general oversight and regulation of public interest pipelines by the Public Service Commission; create provisions for the regulation of public interest pipelines that transport more than 199,999 million cubic feet of natural gas per year. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Mar 6-posted in committee HB 729/FN (BR 1636) - R. Damron AN ACT relating to electronic monitoring of prescriptions. Amend KRS 218A.202 to establish a real time electronic data collection system for controlled substances, Medicaid prescriptions, and Medicare Part D prescriptions; require those dispensing prescriptions to report data electronically in real time when prescribing and dispensing the prescribed drug; amend KRS 218A.240 to conform. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee HB 730 (BR 848) - R. Damron AN ACT relating to criminal history. Amend KRS 17.143, relating to the supervisor of criminal records at the Department of State Police, to provide for gender equity. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) HB 731 (BR 2059) - R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to charitable gaming. Amend KRS 238.545, permit special limited charity fundraising poker tournaments and increase total charity fundraising event licenses permitted per year; amend KRS 238.547 to place limitations on the frequency, timing, and activities associated with special limited charity fundraising poker tournaments. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Licensing and Occupations (H) HB 732 (BR 2468) - R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to fee-based pastoral counselors. Amend KRS 202A.011 to add certified fee-based pastoral counselors to the definition of "qualified mental health professional." Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 733 (BR 2128) - R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to homeowner's insurance. Create a new section of Subtitle 20 of KRS Chapter 304 to prohibit an insurer from refusing to issue or renew a homeowner's insurance policy based upon a breed of dog owned by the applicant or insured; permit the insurer to consider the breed of dog in setting rates if the rate charged is supported by actuarial data regarding the risk of loss posed by the particular breed; require the insurer to offer a discount for a breed of dog for which it charges a higher rate if the dog has passed the test for the American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen certification; provide that nothing in this section limits the ability of an insurer to refuse to issue or renew a homeowner's policy, or to charge rates, based upon the history of an individual dog. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Banking and Insurance (H) Mar 3-posted in committee HB 734 (BR 2469) - R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to substance abuse treatment. Amend KRS 222.311 to require persons admitted to a licensed alcohol or other drug abuse program or hospital to receive treatment until the administrator determines the treatment will no longer benefit the person; amend KRS 222.271 to permit limits on patient communication with outsiders. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 735 (BR 1536) - Ji. Lee, R. Adkins, H. Moberly Jr, T. Riner AN ACT relating to the prevention of Medicaid fraud. Create various sections of KRS Chapter 205 to define "benefit," "claim," "documentary material," "fiscal agent," "fraud," "knowingly," "managed care," Medicaid recipient," Medical Assistance Program," "provider," "recipient," "service," "signed," and "unlawful act"; create new sections of KRS Chapter 205 to establish that proof of a person's intent to commit an unlawful act shall not be required in a civil or administrative proceeding to show that the person acted knowingly in respect to Medicaid fraud; establish unlawful acts related to receiving Medicare, including knowingly making a false statement or misrepresenting facts to permit an individual to receive a benefit or payment under Medicaid, concealing or failing to disclose information that results in a person receiving a benefit or payment that is not authorized, applying for or receiving a benefit or payment on behalf of another and uses the payment for another purpose, misrepresenting material facts concerning the conditions or operation of a facility in order to obtain licensure or certification; receiving a gift, money, donation, or other consideration as a condition of providing a service or product if the services is paid for in whole or part by the Medicaid program, presenting a claim for payment under Medicaid for a product or service provided by a person who is not licensed to the provide the service, presenting a claim for a service that has not been approved by the treating health care provider, is inadequate or inappropriate, or has been adulterated, debased, or mislabeled, entering into an agreement or conspiracy to defraud the state by obtaining an unauthorized payment or benefit, obstructing an investigation by the Attorney General or an alleged unlawful act, and making use of a false record to conceal, avoid, or decrease an obligation to pay or transmit money or property to the state under the Medicaid program; establish that it is unlawful for a managed care organization that contracts with Medicaid to fail to provide contracted services required information to the Department for Medicaid Services, or engages in a fraudulent activity in connection with the enrollment of an individual in the managed care plan or in connection with marketing of the organization's services to an individual eligible for the Medicaid program; require the cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide the Attorney General with access to all documentary materials for the investigation of Medicaid fraud; identify individuals to whom the Attorney General may disclose documentary material; provide immunity for individuals providing access to documentary material to employees of the Attorney General and other state and federal authorities involved in the investigation of Medicaid fraud; require the Cabinet to establish by administrative regulation sanctions for a provider found liable for Medicaid fraud; subject licensed professions found liable for Medicaid fraud to disciplinary action by their respective licensure boards; provide that the application of a civil remedy for an unlawful act related to Medicaid shall not preclude any other remedy available by law; permit the Attorney General to recover expenses incurred in obtaining injunctive relief or civil remedies related to investigation of unlawful acts related to Medicaid; require the General Assembly, in appropriating money recovered by the investigation and prosecution of Medicaid fraud, to consider the requirements of the Attorney General and other affected state agencies; permit the Attorney General to institute an action for an order to restrain a person who is believed to be committing or is about to commit an unlawful act related to Medicaid; establish the monetary liability for a person found liable for an unlawful act related to Medicaid, which includes three times the amount of the value of any monetary or in-kind benefit provided by Medicaid, interest on the amount of the payment, and a civil penalty not less than $5,000 or more than $15,000 if the unlawful act results in an injury to an adult defined in KRS 209.020 or a child; set the civil penalty for a unlawful act related to Medicaid not less than $5,000 or more than $10,000 if the act does not result in injury; provide criteria for determining the amount of the civil penalty; limit the liability to two times the amount of the monetary benefit received if the person furnished the Attorney General with all information about the unlawful act not later than the thirtieth day after the date on which the person first obtained the information, if the information is provided prior to the investigation by the Attorney General; permit the Attorney General to require a person to file a written statement under oath or affirmation, examine a person under oath, or to serve a civil investigative demand requiring the production of documentary material and permit inspection and copying of the material; permit the Attorney General to use the documents, including the presentation before a court; permit the Attorney General to file a petition for an order to compel the person to file a statement or submit to the examination by the Attorney General; establish criteria and the delivery methods for a investigative demand; require documentary material demanded to be produced for inspection and copying at the office of the Attorney General or as agreed by the person served and the Attorney General; permit an individual to file a petition to extend the return date for demand for documents; permit the Attorney General to bring an action as relator under Section 3730 of Title 31 of the United States Code with respect to an act in connection with the Medicaid program; define "claim," "original source," and "proceeds of the action"; permit a person to bring a civil action for an unlawful act related to Medicaid in the name of the person and the state; require the person being the action to serve a copy of the complaint on the Attorney General; require the complaint to be filed under seal and examined in camera, and remain under seal for sixty days or the date on which the state elects to intervene, whichever is earlier; prohibit serving the complaint on the defendant until the court orders the services; permit the Attorney General to file a motion requesting that the complaint remain under seal for an extended period; prohibit the defendant from being required to file an answer to a complaint until it is unsealed and served on the defendant; require the state to proceed with the action or notify the court that the state declines to take over the action within sixty days after the Attorney General receives the complaint or any extended period granted by the court; permit the person bringing the action to continue if the state does not proceed; permit the Attorney General to contract with a private attorney to represent the state in a civil action brought by a person for the state; require the state to have the primary responsibility for prosecuting the civil action if the state proceeds with an action filed by a person for the state; permit the person bringing the action to continue as a party to the action; permit the state to dismiss or settle the action notwithstanding the objections of the person bringing the action; permit the court to limit the participation of the person bringing the action for the state; permit the court to stay the discovery by the person bringing the action if the state shows that certain actions of discovery would interfere with the state's investigation or prosecution of a criminal or civil matter arising out of the same facts; limit the stay to sixty days, which may be extended by the court; authorize the state to proceed with an alternative remedy; provide that the person bringing the action has the same rights in the alternative proceeding as the person would have had if the action had continued in court; require a finding of fact or conclusion of law made in an alternative proceeding to be final on all parties to an action if the finding has been finally determined on appeal to the appropriate court, no appeal has been filed and the time for filing an appeal has expired, or the finding is not subject to judicial review; authorize the person bringing the action for the state to be entitled to receive at least 15%, but not more than 25% of the proceeds of the action; provide that the amount that the person bringing the action for the state is entitled to may not be more than 10%, if the action is based on disclosure of specific information relating to allegations or transactions in a criminal or civil hearing, in a legislative or administrative report, hearing, audit, or investigation, or from the news media; provide payment for reasonable expenses, attorney's fees, and costs from the proceeds of the action; establish conditions under which the court may limit the share of the proceeds of the person bringing the action; permit the court to dismiss the person from the civil action; prohibit a person from bringing an action that is based on allegations or transactions that are a subject of a civil suit or an administrative penalty proceeding in which the state is already a party or that is based on the public disclosure of allegations or transactions in a criminal or civil hearing, in a legislative or administrative report, hearing, audit, or investigation, or news media, unless the person bringing the action is an original source of the information; exclude the state from liability for expenses that a person incurs in bringing an action regarding alleged Medicaid fraud in the name of the person and the state; provide for reinstatement of employment and not less than two times the amount of back pay with interest and compensation for any special damages if a person is discharged, demoted, suspended, threatened, harassed, or in any other manner discriminated against in the terms of employment by the person's employer because of a lawful act in the furtherance of an action related to the allegation of Medicaid fraud; authorize the office of the Attorney General to retain a reasonable portion of recoveries related to a person filing an action for the person and the state, not to exceed the amounts appropriated by the General Assembly for the administration of actions filed by a person for the person and the state; establish time limitation for filing civil suits related to Medicaid fraud. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) HB 736 (BR 2450) - A. Simpson AN ACT relating to alcoholic beverage licenses. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 243 to permit a nonprofit organization to obtain a retail liquor drink license if the organization meets the requirements for each license; prohibit the Office of Alcoholic Beverage Control from denying the license because of the organization's status as a nonprofit; amend KRS 243.260 to cap the charges the nonprofit pays for the special temporary wine licenses or the distilled spirits and wine special temporary licenses during any one calendar year at the fee the nonprofit would have paid if it had been issued a retail liquor drink license under KRS 243.030. HB 736 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions; amend KRS 186.560 to revoke the driver's license of any person convicted of knowingly selling, giving, purchasing, or procuring any alcoholic or malt beverage in any form to or for a minor as set forth in KRS 530.070(1)(a); create exception for a parent or guardian of the minor or for a person directly acting as a licensee or the employee of a licensee operating under a license issued pursuant to KRS 243.020 to 243.670; make technical corrections. HCA (1/Title, D. Butler) - Make title amendment. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 10-recommitted to Judiciary (H) HB 737 (BR 957) - T. Edmonds, R. Webb AN ACT relating to cigarette tax. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 138 to establish requirements for acquiring tobacco and tobacco product licenses; amend KRS 138.130 to delete "unclassified acquirer" definition; amend KRS 138.140 to establish a 4 percent discount on gross receipts tax paid on other tobacco products; amend KRS 138.143 to delete reference to unclassified acquirer; amend KRS 138.146 to allow licensed wholesalers to receive compensation for tax evidence on both the excise tax and the surtaxes imposed on wholesale sales of cigarette packages; amend KRS 138.146 to allow a licensed wholesales to defer tax stamp payment for 30 days from acquisition; establish requirements for posting of a bond or other security; amend KRS 138.195 to delete reference to unclassified acquirer; effective date August 1, 2006. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 738 (BR 917) - T. McKee AN ACT relating to stockyards. Create a new section of KRS 261 to require stockyards and buying stations to carry certain insurance coverage; amend KRS 261.200 to change definition of "stockyard" and "livestock," and add definition of "market agency," "livestock dealer," and "farmer"; amend KRS 261.210 to specify that the department shall administer and enforce the chapter by regulation; amend KRS 261.230 to allow the department to establish stockyard license fees by regulation; amend KRS 261.260 to establish bonding requirements for a stockyard, market agency, and livestock dealer; amend KRS 261.270 to establish stockyard scale certification; allow the department to establish weighman bonding requirements by regulation; amend KRS 261.290 to specify licensing powers of the board; amend KRS 261.320 to specify qualifications of stockyard veterinarians; amend KRS 261.352; establish payment procedures for livestock purchased at auction; amend KRS 261.900 relating to fines for violations of the chapter and KRS 257.990 to conform; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 257.520 to add exceptions related to future farmers, 4-H, fair, and association sales; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 257.530 to establish livestock dealer license fees by regulation; specify dealer license requirements; repeal, reenact, and amend KRS 257.540 to establish regulatory powers for livestock dealers; repeal KRS 257.510. HB 738 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain original provisions except, in Section 1 delete Department of Agriculture's regulatory responsibilities for stockyard and buying station insurance; restore current statutory stockyard licensing amounts; require licenses to comply with KRS 261 and KRS 257, and the U.S. Packers and Stockyards Act; restore current potential fines and jail time for violations; restore the current license fee for livestock dealers; repeal KRS 261.290 because the language is incorporated elsewhere in the bill. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 99-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 10-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 37-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 225) HB 739 (BR 2458) - J. Hoover, J. Richards, F. Nesler, M. Rader, B. Yonts AN ACT relating to property valuation administrators' offices and making an appropriation therefor. Amend KRS 132.590 to establish the PVA compensation fund as a separate fund in the State Treasury; provide that an amount equal to 2.11 cents of the state real property tax rate as applied against the most recent certified state real property tax roll be deposited in the fund each year to compensate the PVA and all approved deputies and assistants, and to provide supplemental funding to counties for office and equipment needs; provide that up to 2% of the total amount deposited in the fund may be carried forward; provide that any projected shortfall in the fund shall be made up; establish the PVA Advisory Committee to monitor allocations and distributions from the fund; delete provisions that require PVAs to contribute funds derived locally for personnel costs; amend KRS 132.200 to conform. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 740 (BR 2290) - T. Kerr, T. Riner AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship program. Amend KRS 164.7883 to establish that a student is eligible for a KEES award if he or she is enrolled at an out-of-state institution in a degree program in a field of study that is not available at a participating institution in Kentucky and is offered through the Academic Common market; and establish that if a degree program in a field of study is not available at a participating institution in Kentucky or through the Academic Common Market, a student enrolled in that field of study at any out-of state institution shall be eligible to receive a KEES award. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Education (H) HB 741 (BR 1444) - C. Belcher, J. Bruce AN ACT relating to horse racing and declaring an emergency. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to create the Kentucky Jockey Injury Corporation and the Kentucky Jockey Injury Fund; amend KRS 342.640 to make exercise riders employees of trainers for whom they work for the purposes of workers' compensation coverage; amend KRS 230.310 to require exercise riders to be licensed; EMERGENCY. HB 741 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain the original provisions of this bill; change the definition of "jockey" to include apprentice jockey, provisional, or amateur jockey; require insurance purchased to cover work-related injuries and specify the conditions under which the coverage would apply, such as walking, preparing to mount, mounting, riding, and dismounting a thoroughbred horse at a licensed track; specify that one-third of the funding of the corporation and fund be assessed against licensed thoroughbred racing facilities; exclude Breeder's Cup purses from assessment; and permit the Authority to promulgate administrative regulations directing the corporation if they have to make an additional or alternative assessment to due to a funding deficiency. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Licensing and Occupations (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Licensing and Occupations (H) HB 742/LM (BR 2040) - A. Wuchner, C. Belcher, J. Reinhardt, T. Riner, R. Webb AN ACT relating to home energy assistance. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to make any utility as defined in KRS 278.010(3)(a) or KRS 278.010(3)(b); establish a voluntary energy cost assistance fund; allow municipalities that own, control, operate, or manage any facility used for any activity described in KRS 278.010(3)(a) or KRS 278.010(3)(b) to establish a voluntary energy cost assistance fund; specify contribution amounts, how subsidies from the fund will be disbursed, who is eligible to receive disbursements, and when disbursements can be made; create requirements for fund reporting, contribution mechanisms, and fund management cost recovery. HB 742 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, A. Wuchner) - Retain original provisions; allow but do not mandate that municipal electric power systems establish a home heating assistance fund; allow electric utilities that are not municipally owned and are not regulated by KRS Chapter 278 establish a voluntary energy cost assistance fund. SCS (1) - Make voluntary energy cost assistance funds voluntary for utilities as defined in KRS 278.010(3)(a) or (b). SCS (2) - Retain original provisions; allow but do not mandate that utilities as defined in KRS 278.010(3)(a) or (b) establish voluntary energy cost assistance funds; exempt providers and utilities that already administer an energy assistance program from establishing voluntary energy cost assistance funds; make providers that administer a voluntary energy cost assistance fund implement a mechanism for contributions to the fund. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 13-floor amendment (1) filed Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 17-3rd reading, passed 98-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 20-received in Senate Mar 22-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Apr 10-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (2) Apr 11-received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute (2) Apr 12-House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (2) ; passed 88-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 231) HB 743/FN (BR 2402) - J. Barrows, D. Pasley, Dw. Butler, M. Denham, T. McKee, L. Napier AN ACT relating to tobacco. Amend KRS 248.480 to create an amnesty payment program for specific tobacco producers; set a program expiration date. HB 743 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, H. Moberly Jr) - Provide payments for amnesty tobacco payments be paid from general fund (tobacco) money. HCA (2/Title, H. Moberly Jr) - Make title amendment. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 8-posting waived; posted in committee Mar 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendments (1) and (2-title) Mar 13-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 14, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with committee amendments (1) and (2-title) Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HB 744/CI (BR 2467) - R. Palumbo, K. Stein AN ACT relating to campaign expenditures. Amend KRS 119.205 to require that persons who knowingly pay others to transport others to transport voters to the polls make the payments by check; provide that a first offense shall be a Class B misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent offense shall be a Class D felony. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HB 745 (BR 2122) - R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, J. Wayne AN ACT relating to information to be provided to the staff of the Legislative Research Commission. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 7 to require the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Department of Revenue to provide data and information to the staff of the Legislative Research Commission. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Economic Development (H) HB 746 (BR 2440) - R. Webb AN ACT relating to water quality planning consolidation on a watershed basis. Create a new section of subchapter 70 of KRS Chapter 224 to require the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to develop a watershed-based planning program for the nine major watersheds in Kentucky; provide requirements for the membership of planning and administration of watershed-based planning councils; require that area development districts provide support to councils and have authority to contract; provide for submission from councils of watershed-based plans to the Division of Water; require the cabinet to promulgate regulations; provide that the Division of Water and councils may accept funds. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) HB 747/LM (BR 1420) - R. Webb AN ACT relating to criminal law. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 455 to require that all criminal homicide interrogations be recorded; allow for use of the recording at trial by both the prosecution and defense; establish control over the use of taped interrogations outside court proceedings, create a provision stating that access to recorded interrogations is subject to the limitations of the Kentucky Open Records Act; request Kentucky Supreme Court to create model jury instructions. HB 747 - AMENDMENTS HCS/LM - Require interrogation tape to be released to defendant's attorney no later than 30 days, or earlier if ordered by the court. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) Mar 7-posted in committee; posting waived Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HB 748/LM (BR 2394) - C. Meade, W. Hall AN ACT relating to jailers. Create new sections of KRS Chapter 71 establishing definitions; establish State Board of Jail Personnel Standards of Kentucky; set membership of board; establish procedures for filling board, terms of membership, vacancies, causes for removal, meetings, and oath, with no member to vote on any item with direct or indirect financial interest to member; establish method of selecting officers of board; set compensation of board members; set quorum of board; establish duties of board, seal, administrative regulations concerning examinations, record-keeping, annual report to Governor, employment of legal counsel; allow board to elect to offer differing examinations; require passage of examination to be a certified jailer or certified jail administrator; establish dates, locations and advertising of examinations; establish procedures for elections with only one candidate qualified; require board to hold records 12 months and make available to participants; establish the duties and compensation of a noncertified jailer; create new sections of KRS Chapter 441 requiring appointment of certified administrator within 90 days of election of noncertified jailer; establish qualifications for administrator; make administrator a policy-making employee of county for any merit purposes; receive compensation to be fixed by judge/executive in light of any relevant county policies; upon appointment, require jail administrator to assume all duties of a certified administrator; allow replacement of administrator upon election of certified jailer; require jailer-elect to be consulted in decision to replace; require jailer to assume duties of chief operating and administrative officer of jail upon assumption of office; allow administrator to be removed for cause; establish procedures for replacement of administrator removed for cause; amend KRS 64.5275 to allow only certified jailers to be subject to salary and training increments; allow noncertified jailers to receive training as court bailiffs; amend KRS 64.535 to limit salary requirements to certified jailers; amend KRS 67.170 to include certified jailers and administrators, allowing noncertified jailers to act as superintendents of public buildings; amend KRS 196.701 to make the appointee be a certified jailer; amend KRS 441.005 to include definitions of certified jailers and administrator; amend various KRS sections to conform; make section requiring certification EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 2007. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Local Government (H) HB 749/CI (BR 1443) - H. Cornett AN ACT relating to coin-operated amusement machines. Amend KRS 528.010 to define a "bona fide coin-operated amusement machine"; exclude authorized use of bona fide coin-operated amusement machines from the definition of "gambling" and "gambling device"; amend KRS 528.100 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 528, relating to gambling, to describe the authorized uses of a bona fide coin-operated amusement machine; define "single play" and "some skill"; limit prizes given by bona fide coin operated amusement machines to include free plays on the machines or merchandise or prizes not exceeding $5; exempt application of chapter to crane game machines that qualify as bona fide coin-operated amusement machines; declare that each first or second violation is a Class A misdemeanor, and each third or subsequent violation is a Class D felony also subject to a fine not to exceed $50,000; limit a business owner to 9 bona fide coin-operated amusement machines at the same business location unless otherwise authorized by local ordinance. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Judiciary (H) Mar 14-posted in committee; posting waived HB 750/LM/CI (BR 1073) - J. Fischer, A. Wuchner AN ACT relating to abortion. Repeal and reenact KRS 311.723 to prohibit voluntary abortions and establish a criminal penalty; amend and repeal various statutes to conform; establish a delayed effective date, when states are recognized by the United States Supreme Court to have the authority to regulate or prohibit abortion at all stages of pregnancy. Feb 27-introduced in House Mar 3-to Health and Welfare (H) HB 751 (BR 2403) - J. Barrows, W. Dedman Jr AN ACT relating to naming the Capitol Annex Building. Name the New Capitol Annex Building the "Vic Hellard, Jr., Legislative Office Building." HB 751 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Modify the name to read the "Hellard Legislative Office Building" in honor of Vic Hellard, Jr., director of the Legislative Research Commission from 1977-1995; direct the Finance and Administration Cabinet, after consulting with the LRC on the design, to install an appropriate plaque stating the name of the building and the person for whom it is named; direct that it is not necessary to remove existing plaques. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to State Government (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 9-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to State and Local Government (S) HB 752 (BR 2436) - D. Keene AN ACT relating to local government. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to allow a local government to inspect residential rental property for violations of a property maintenance code; mandate the frequency of inspection be no more than once a year; set out the requirements for adopting the inspection program to include the incorporation of the code, the branch of government tasked with inspecting, a procedure for notifying property owners and tenants of violations, establishing a procedure for appeal, and establishing the fines for violation; establish that violations of the code are civil violations and set various classifications of fines. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Local Government (H) Mar 3-posted in committee HB 753 (BR 217) - H. Cornett, T. Couch, C. Embry Jr, R. Nelson, B. Smith Mar 17-WITHDRAWN HB 754 (BR 2472) - R. Palumbo AN ACT relating to filing deadlines for candidates. Amend KRS 118.315, 118.325, 118.365, and 118.367 to require all candidates to file by the last Tuesday in January, require that independent and third-party candidates have the same filing requirements as majority political party candidates. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) House Resolutions Includes opposite chamber sponsors where requested by primary sponsors of substantially similar bills in both chambers and jointly approved by the Committee on Committees of both chambers. Opposite chamber sponsors are represented in italics. Introduced Jan. 3, 2006 HR 1 (BR 452) - J. Richards Direct the Sergeant-at-Arms to invite the pastors of the various churches of Frankfort to attend the meetings of the House of Representatives and open daily sessions of the 2006 Regular Session with prayer. Jan 3-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 2 (BR 456) - J. Richards Direct the appointment of a committee of the House of Representatives to join a like committee from the Senate to wait upon the Governor and inform him that the 2006 Regular Session of the General Assembly is prepared to receive any message he may care to deliver. Jan 3-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 3 (BR 453) - J. Richards Adopt Rules of Procedure to govern the 2006 Regular Session of the House of Representatives. Jan 3-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 4 (BR 172) - S. Lee Urge the United States Senate to pass a resolution proposing an amendment to the United States Constitution to allow Congress to prohibit the desecration of the nation's flag upon ratification by the states. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HCR 5 (BR 227) - B. Montell, S. Baugh, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Carr, T. Couch, J. DeCesare, J. Draud, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, M. Henley, T. Kerr, S. Lee, G. Lynn, R. Mobley, L. Napier, S. Nunn, D. Owens, M. Rader, S. Rudy, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent Urge the United States Congress to fully compensate states for the care of illegal aliens. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) HCR 6 (BR 226) - B. Montell, S. Baugh, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Carr, T. Couch, J. DeCesare, J. Draud, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, M. Henley, T. Kerr, S. Lee, G. Lynn, R. Mobley, L. Napier, S. Nunn, M. Rader, S. Rudy, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent Urge the United States Congress to enact legislation, appropriate sufficient moneys, and implement programs and oversight to prevent illegal entry across the borders of the United States. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HJR 7 (BR 94) - M. Cherry Direct the Transportation Cabinet to include the Cumberland Gap and Trail of Tears automobile tours on the official Kentucky road map. HJR 7 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete original provisions; direct the Transportation and Commerce Cabinets to undertake a joint study on promotion of auto tourism in the Cumberland Gap and on the Trail of Tears; require a report of findings and recommendations to the Interim Joint Committees on Transportation and Economic Development and Tourism by October 31, 2006. HCA (1/Title, H. Collins) - Make Title Amendment (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Oct 6-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Feb 22-3rd reading, adopted 98-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Transportation (S) HCR 8 (BR 433) - R. Crimm, K. Bratcher, L. Clark, B. DeWeese, D. Osborne, S. Riggs Require the Transportation Cabinet to consider the installation of cable barriers on the Gene Snyder Freeway in Jefferson County as a deterrent to accidents caused by motor vehicles crossing the median into oncoming traffic. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Transportation Jan 3-introduced in House; to Transportation (H) Feb 7-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Mar 6-3rd reading, adopted 98-0 Mar 7-received in Senate Mar 9-to Transportation (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 11-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 11, 2006; 3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Apr 12-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 226) HCR 9 (BR 343) - R. Nelson, T. Edmonds, C. Miller Direct the Legislative Research Commission to designate legislative staff to study the cost of college textbooks and related instructional supplements. HCR 9 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, R. Nelson) - Include elementary and secondary textbooks in the study. HFA (2/Title, R. Nelson) - Make title amendment. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) Jan 5-posted in committee Jan 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 12-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 13, 2006; floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Jan 13-3rd reading, adopted 87-1 with floor amendments (1) and (2-title) Jan 17-received in Senate Jan 19-to Education (S) HJR 10/FN (BR 336) - Ji. Lee, S. Nunn Recommend that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services update the Department of Community Based Services by employing modern technology, business processes, and evidenced-based practice to improve customer access, data integrity, processing accuracy, and accountability to tax payers and the General Assembly. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Dec 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare Jan 3-introduced in House; to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 24-3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Jan 25-received in Senate Jan 27-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) HR 11 (BR 802) - R. Meeks, J. Bowen, T. Thompson Honor Tommy Hayden and Roger Hayden for their outstanding performances in motorcycle racing. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to House Floor Apr 10-adopted by voice vote HCR 12 (BR 183) - R. Meeks, T. Edmonds Create a Task Force on Urban Violence; establish areas for study; mandate development of strategies; establish membership of task force; establish reporting date of task force. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Jan 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 11-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 12, 2006 Jan 13-3rd reading, adopted 91-1 Jan 17-received in Senate Jan 25-to State and Local Government (S) HCR 13 (BR 499) - R. Meeks Urge the Fish and Wildlife Commission and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to extend the crossbow-hunting season for whitetail deer and turkey. HCR 13 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Deletes provisions "urging" the Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources to extend the crossbow hunting season to "commending" The Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources for extending the crossbow season. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 6-posted in committee Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 14-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HJR 14 (BR 353) - J. Draud, J. Barrows, H. Moberly Jr, S. Nunn, F. Rasche, J. Richards Require the executive director of the Education Professional Standards Board, with the cooperation of the commissioner of Education and the President of the Council on Postsecondary Education, to establish an interagency task force to coordinate the redesign of education leadership programs. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) Jan 5-posted in committee Jan 11-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 12-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 19-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, January 20, 2006 Feb 7-3rd reading, adopted 95-0 Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Education (S) Mar 20-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading; returned to Education (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules as a Consent Bill Education (S) Mar 23-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006 Mar 24-3rd reading, adopted 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 5-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 174) HCR 15 (BR 979) - S. Lee, H. Cornett, T. Couch, R. Mobley, S. Rudy Urge Congress to propose and submit to the states an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that recognizes the holiday of Christmas. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) HR 16 (BR 265) - R. Damron, C. Hoffman, R. Palumbo Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Lance Corporal Chase J. Comley. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to House Floor HR 17 (BR 413) - J. DeCesare Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of R. O. Buchanon Jr. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to House Floor Mar 2-adopted by voice vote HR 18 (BR 414) - J. DeCesare, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Norris Glenn "Pup" Robertson. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to House Floor Feb 15-adopted by voice vote HR 19 (BR 390) - R. Meeks Urge a review of state and local plans for responding to a disaster; urge the Adjutant General to coordinate the review; include evacuation planning tailored to specific needs of geographic regions; urge wide dissemination of evacuation plans; recognize the problems of special needs populations; include plans for the care of families of first responders; urge creation of a volunteer corps; encourage regional planning; urge wide distribution of the final report. HR 19 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete original provisions; request the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) to appoint a Special Subcommittee on Emergency Management/Homeland Security to study, with the assistance of a professional consultant, the emergency management and homeland security programs in Kentucky and make recommendations to the General Assembly; set forth the membership consisting of 12 members appointed by the Speaker of the House and President of the Senate from the membership of the Interim Joint Committee on State Government and the Interim Joint Committee on Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Protection; include the four co-chairs of those two interim committees as ex officio voting members; establish a list of issues to be addressed; require a final report to both interim joint committees by November 1, 2006, and forwarded to the LRC by December 1, 2006; describe the qualifications of any consultant selected. HCA (1/Title, M. Cherry) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, M. Cherry) - Make technical correction. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to State Government (H) Mar 13-posting waived Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HJR 20 (BR 391) - R. Meeks, P. Marcotte Urge the Kentucky Congressional Delegation to support legislation calling for the extension of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to the east. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Feb 7-posting withdrawn HCR 21 (BR 801) - T. Pullin, R. Nelson Urge the Congress of the United States to tax the excess profits of oil companies. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 17-posted in committee HCR 22 (BR 339) - D. Graham Urge all local communities to initiate an "In Case of Emergency" program and commend the City of Frankfort for being the first community in Kentucky to implement the program. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jan 3-introduced in House; to Local Government (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, adopted 97-0 Feb 24-received in Senate Feb 28-to State and Local Government (S) HR 23 (BR 64) - J. Jenkins, Dw. Butler, D. Horlander, K. Stein Urge the U.S. Congress to intervene in the national economic situation, increasing jobs in national infrastructure and supporting the U.S. automotive and related industries. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Jun 1-To: Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism Jan 3-introduced in House; to Economic Development (H) Mar 13-posted in committee HCR 24 (BR 134) - S. Brinkman, J. Bowen, R. Nelson Urge the Congress of the United States to pass an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of citizens in their private property from government takings for private economic development. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on State Government Jan 3-introduced in House; to Judiciary (H) HCR 25 (BR 171) - S. Lee Direct the Legislative Research Commission to designate legislative staff to study the costs associated with educating elementary and secondary children of undocumented aliens within Kentucky's public schools. (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).) Sep 7-To: Interim Joint Committee on Education Jan 3-introduced in House; to Education (H) HCR 26 (BR 820) - R. Nelson Request and petition the Kentucky Public Service Commission not to authorize utility rate increases in 2006; EMERGENCY. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 17-posted in committee HR 27 (BR 491) - J. Wayne, K. Stein Urge automobile manufacturers to install devices warning when a child is left locked in a vehicle. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to House Floor Mar 10-adopted by voice vote HCR 28 (BR 851) - R. Webb Create an E-scrap Task Force, to be composed of nine members, to study ways to increase recycling of electronic waste; report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2006. HCR 28 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, R. Webb) - Delete reference to iPod and replace it with reference to MP3 players. HFA (1, R. Webb) - Add additional members to the E-Scrap Task Force and make technical corrections. Jan 3-introduced in House Jan 4-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 2-floor amendment (1) filed Feb 22-3rd reading, adopted 97-0 with committee amendment (1), floor amendment (1) Feb 23-received in Senate Feb 27-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Introduced Jan. 4, 2006 HR 29 (BR 1181) - R. Nelson, T. Edmonds, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Honor the victims and express condolences to the families of the Sago Mine explosion in West Virginia. Jan 4-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 30 (BR 97) - R. Adkins, T. Edmonds Confirm the appointment of Denise Moore Davidson to the Mine Safety Review Commission for the remainder of the unexpired term of John David Preston ending May 23, 2008. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 12-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 30-3rd reading, adopted 94-0 Jan 31-received in Senate Feb 2-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, adopted 38-0; received in House Mar 3-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 15-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 15) HCR 31 (BR 968) - M. Marzian Urge the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Public Health to encourage medical practitioners and clinical laboratories to calculate glomerular filtration rates when testing for kidney disease. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 26-posted in committee HCR 32 (BR 101) - R. Adkins, T. Edmonds Confirm the gubernatorial appointment of Karen L. Engle to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 3, 2006 Feb 3-3rd reading, adopted 93-0 Feb 6-received in Senate Feb 8-to Education (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, adopted 37-0; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 59) HR 33 (BR 1167) - T. Burch Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Father William Edward Hogan. Jan 4-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 34 (BR 1150) - R. Webb Establish the Task Force on Privatization to study, analyze, and assess the utilization of privatization in Kentucky state government; require a report of its findings and recommendations by October 1, 2006, to the Governor and to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to and review by the Interim Joint Committee on State Government; establish membership of legislators, executive branch officials, and business persons; provide for appointment of legislative co-chairs; establish duties; authorize the Legislative Research Commission to alternatively assign the issue to an interim joint committee or its subcommittee and designate a study completion date. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to State Government (H) Feb 2-posted in committee HCR 35 (BR 811) - R. Adkins Feb 7-WITHDRAWN HCR 36 (BR 248) - R. Adkins Confirm the gubernatorial appointment of Joy A. Moore to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 13-posting withdrawn HCR 37 (BR 327) - R. Adkins Confirm the appointment of Samuel E. Moore to the Agricultural Development Board for a term expiring July 6, 2009. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 24-3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Jan 25-received in Senate Jan 27-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 16-3rd reading, adopted 37-0; received in House Feb 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Feb 23-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 2) HCR 38 (BR 102) - R. Adkins Confirm the gubernatorial appointment of Wesley V. Milliken to the Governor's Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 3-3rd reading, adopted 93-0 Mar 6-received in Senate Mar 8-to Education (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, adopted 37-0; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 60) HCR 39 (BR 812) - R. Adkins, T. Edmonds Confirm the gubernatorial reappointment of James G. Cibulka to the Education Professional Standards Board. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) Jan 23-posted in committee Jan 25-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 26-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Frdiay, January 27, 2006 Jan 30-3rd reading, adopted 92-1 Jan 31-received in Senate Feb 2-to Education (S) Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, adopted 37-0; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 61) HCR 40 (BR 991) - J. Jenkins, T. Burch, Dw. Butler, L. Clark, D. Graham, W. Hall, J. Higdon, D. Horlander, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, L. Napier, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Owens, T. Riner, J. Stacy, J. Wayne Urge the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 676, the United States National Health Insurance Act. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Banking and Insurance (H) Jan 17-reassigned to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 18-posting waived Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 HCR 41 (BR 23) - R. Adkins Confirm the appointment of William David Donan to the Mine Safety Review Commission, for a term expiring May 23, 2007. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 12-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 30-3rd reading, adopted 94-0 Jan 31-received in Senate Feb 2-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Feb 28-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mar 2-3rd reading, adopted 38-0; received in House Mar 3-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 15-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 14) HCR 42 (BR 807) - R. Adkins, T. Edmonds Confirm the gubernatorial appointment of Lorraine G. Williams to the Education Professional Standards Board. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Education (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 3, 2006 Feb 3-3rd reading, adopted 94-0 Feb 6-received in Senate Feb 8-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 97) HCR 43 (BR 326) - R. Adkins Confirm the appointment of Rodney Glen Dick to the Agricultural Development Board for a term expiring July 6, 2009. Jan 4-introduced in House Jan 5-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Jan 10-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 24-3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Jan 25-received in Senate Jan 27-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 15-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 16-3rd reading, adopted 37-0; received in House Feb 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Feb 23-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 3) Introduced Jan. 5, 2006 HR 44 (BR 1013) - D. Graham Commend the lifelong contributions of Monroe C. Monday and adjourn the House of Representatives in his honor. Jan 5-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HJR 45 (BR 222) - C. Meade Direct the Transportation Cabinet to name bridge in Allen, Kentucky on KY 1428 the "Dr. Robert David Marshall Bridge." Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Transportation (H) HJR 46 (BR 223) - C. Meade Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the "Frank DeRossett Bridge" on US 23 in Floyd County, and erect appropriate signs. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Transportation (H) HJR 47 (BR 872) - R. Meeks, J. Richards, R. Adkins, J. Bowen, R. Crimm, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, D. Keene, P. Marcotte, C. Miller, D. Owens, T. Shelton, C. Siler, B. Smith Urge the Kentucky Congressional Delegation to support legislation calling for the extension of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to the east. HJR 47 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend the third WHEREAS clause to reflect Big Bone Lick State Park, along with Louisville, as being one of the bases for the formation and one of the original sites of the expeditions beginning. Jan 5-introduced in House Jan 6-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 17-posted in committee Jan 19-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Jan 20-2nd reading, to Rules Jan 23-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, January 24, 2006 Jan 24-3rd reading, adopted 95-0 with Committee Substitute Jan 25-received in Senate Jan 27-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Introduced Jan. 6, 2006 HR 48 (BR 1178) - P. Marcotte Recognize the third Saturday in May as Friedreich's Ataxia Awareness Day. Jan 6-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 49 (BR 1109) - R. Adkins Confirm the appointment of Jeffrey Scott Jobe of Glasgow, Kentucky to the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board for a term expiring October 6, 2008. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to State Government (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 26-3rd reading, adopted 91-0 Jan 27-received in Senate Jan 31-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Feb 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Feb 27-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 8-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 9) HCR 50 (BR 1108) - R. Adkins Confirm the appointment of Jason Brent Legg of Florence, Kentucky to the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board for a term expiring October 6, 2008. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to State Government (H) Jan 19-posted in committee Jan 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Jan 25-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, January 26, 2006 Jan 26-3rd reading, adopted 94-0 Jan 27-received in Senate Jan 31-to State and Local Government (S) Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Feb 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Feb 27-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 8-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 10) HR 51 (BR 1238) - T. Edmonds Adjourn the House of Representative in loving memory and honor of Dr. John R. Duncan. Jan 6-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 52 (BR 1089) - T. Edmonds Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Philip B. Austin. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to House Floor Mar 17-adopted by voice vote HR 53 (BR 1269) - M. Rader Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of A. Douglas Reece. Jan 6-introduced in House Jan 9-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 10, 2006 HJR 54 (BR 1142) - W. Dedman Jr Designate Anderson County, Kentucky, as the Burgoo Capital of the World. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) HR 55 (BR 1241) - T. Kerr Memorialize Afton Kordenbrock and adjourn the House of Representatives in his honor. Jan 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 56 (BR 1301) - C. Hoffman Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Charlie Sutton. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to House Floor Mar 10-adopted by voice vote HR 57 (BR 1030) - J. Carr Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Specialist Jason E. Ames. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 58 (BR 1302) - C. Hoffman Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Randolph "Stormey" C. Linton. Jan 10-introduced in House Jan 11-to House Floor Mar 15-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 11, 2006 HR 59 (BR 1043) - S. Brinkman Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving honor and memory of the late E. Bruce Blythe, Jr. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-to House Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote HR 60 (BR 1366) - J. Fischer Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Donald Lee Willig. Jan 11-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 61 (BR 1337) - J. Draud, D. Keene, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, T. Kerr, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Sylvan "Smitty" Smith. Jan 11-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 62 (BR 1256) - M. Denham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Herbert Moford. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 26-adopted by voice vote HR 63 (BR 1340) - J. Richards, J. Bruce, M. Denham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Katherine "Katie" Graham Peden. Jan 11-introduced in House Jan 12-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 12, 2006 HCR 64 (BR 1361) - K. Upchurch Request Kentucky's United States Senators to work for a prompt up-or-down vote on the nomination of Samuel A. Alito Jr. to the United States Supreme Court. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 18-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) HR 65 (BR 1257) - M. Denham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Alva A. Mefford. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 30-adopted by voice vote HR 66 (BR 1275) - A. Arnold Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Sergeant First Class John D. Morton. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 67 (BR 1027) - H. Collins Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Sergeant Joseph M. Tackett. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 68 (BR 1022) - G. Lynn Resolution memorializing Sergeant James A. Sherrill. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 69 (BR 1032) - C. Embry Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Staff Sergeant William A. Allers III. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 70 (BR 1025) - C. Embry Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Specialist Michael R. Hayes. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 71 (BR 1297) - J. Comer Jr Adjourning the House of Representatives in honor of Sergeant Ryan J. Montgomery. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 72 (BR 1024) - D. Owens Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Sergeant Christopher W. Phelps. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 73 (BR 1029) - J. Reinhardt Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Specialist Ronnie D. Williams. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 74 (BR 1021) - J. Comer Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Specialist Eric L. Toth. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 75 (BR 1276) - R. Adams Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Sergeant First Class Jason L. Bishop. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 76 (BR 1028) - R. Damron, C. Hoffman, R. Palumbo Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Lance Corporal Chase J. Comley. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 77 (BR 1026) - M. Weaver Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Private First Class James W. Price. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 78 (BR 1031) - Ji. Lee, M. Weaver Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Sergeant Matthew L. Deckard. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 79 (BR 1255) - M. Denham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Altha Kash Nickell. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Feb 14-adopted by voice vote HR 80 (BR 1023) - S. Brinkman, M. Weaver Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Sergeant David N. Wimberg. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 81 (BR 1218) - H. Collins, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Memorialize Orville Lee Hamilton and adjourn the House of Representatives in his honor. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote HR 82 (BR 1219) - H. Collins Memorialize William H. "Pat" Pelfrey and adjourn the House of Representatives in his honor. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 18-adopted by voice vote HR 83 (BR 1212) - J. Jenkins, S. Brinkman, K. Bratcher, T. Burch, De. Butler, L. Clark, R. Crimm, B. DeWeese, D. Horlander, M. Marzian, C. Miller, D. Osborne, D. Owens, S. Riggs, T. Riner, J. Wayne Recognize Stephen W. Daeschner, Ph.D., as 2006 Kentucky Superintendent of the Year. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Feb 14-adopted by voice vote HR 84 (BR 1316) - R. Crimm, T. Burch, R. Adkins, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, De. Butler, L. Clark, R. Damron, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, M. Harper, J. Hoover, J. Jenkins, T. Kerr, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, M. Marzian, T. McKee, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, L. Napier, S. Nunn, D. Owens, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, J. Stacy, J. Wayne Memorialize Frieda Jarrett Casebier. Jan 12-introduced in House Jan 13-to House Floor Jan 17-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 13, 2006 HR 85 (BR 1381) - A. Simpson Recognize the observance of the Northern Kentucky Regional Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "Convene for the Dream" Day Celebration. Jan 13-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 86 (BR 1422) - R. Adkins, J. Richards Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Harold E. Kelley. Jan 13-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HJR 87 (BR 1374) - W. Hall Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the William Blackburn Memorial Bridge on US 119 in Pike County. Jan 13-introduced in House Jan 17-to Transportation (H) Introduced Jan. 17, 2006 HR 88 (BR 930) - K. Stein Congratulate the Milbank Memorial Fund on its anniversary of one hundred years. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to House Floor HCR 89 (BR 969) - K. Stein Urge the United States Congress to support the Elder Justice Act. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 26-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 27-3rd reading, adopted 97-0 Feb 28-received in Senate Mar 2-to Judiciary (S) HJR 90 (BR 1440) - H. Cornett Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate the bridge on US 119 over US 23 in Letcher County as the Cpl. Joshua D. Harris Memorial Bridge. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Transportation (H) HR 91 (BR 1220) - H. Collins, C. Hoffman, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Richards, S. Riggs, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Memorialize Charles C. Wells and adjourn the House of Representatives in his honor. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to House Floor Jan 19-adopted by voice vote HR 92 (BR 1434) - J. Comer Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor John Hayden Hendley. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to House Floor Feb 1-adopted by voice vote HJR 93 (BR 1468) - H. Moberly Jr, J. Hoover Provide that the mandates, directives, and initiatives in the 2006-2008 State/Executive Branch Budget Memorandum have the force and effect of law. HJR 93 - AMENDMENTS SCS/Analysis - Attach the provisions of the 2006-2008 State/Executive Branch Budget Memorandum. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 6-reported favorably, to Rules; taken from Rules Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day Mar 7-3rd reading, adopted 96-0-1 Mar 8-received in Senate Mar 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Apr 12-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 12, 2006; 3rd reading, adopted 33-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute ; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; adopted; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 25-became law without Governor's signature HJR 94 (BR 1320) - H. Moberly Jr Provide that any mandates, directives, and initiatives in the 2006-2008 Legislative Branch Budget Memorandum have the force and effect of law. HJR 94 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Attach the provisions of the 2006-2008 Legislative Branch Budget Memorandum. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 6-reported favorably, to Rules; taken from Rules Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day Mar 7-3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Mar 8-received in Senate Mar 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Apr 12-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; posted for passage; 3rd reading, adopted 33-0 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute ; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; adopted; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 25-became law without Governor's signature HJR 95 (BR 1322) - H. Moberly Jr, G. Lindsay Provide that any mandates, directives, and initiatives in the Judicial Branch Budget Memorandum have the force and effect of law. HJR 95 - AMENDMENTS SCS - Attach the provisions of the 2006-2008 Judicial Branch Budget Memorandum. Jan 17-introduced in House Jan 18-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Feb 14-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Mar 6-reported favorably, to Rules; taken from Rules Committee, placed in the Orders of the Day Mar 7-3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Mar 8-received in Senate Mar 10-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading; returned to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Apr 12-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute ; 3rd reading, adopted 33-0-1 with Committee Substitute ; received in House; posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committee Substitute ; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute ; adopted; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 25-became law without Governor's signature Introduced Jan. 18, 2006 HR 96 (BR 1494) - R. Meeks Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of and tribute to Loreta Kline Westfield, upon the occasion of her ninety-second birthday. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to House Floor Jan 24-adopted by voice vote HR 97 (BR 1486) - J. Richards Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Frank Schrimpf Coleman. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 98 (BR 1425) - J. Barrows, R. Meeks Urge the President of the United States and the United States Congress to encourage democracy and human rights in Ethiopia through foreign policy efforts. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to House Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote HR 99 (BR 1485) - M. Denham, H. Moberly Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Lindbergh Pasley. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to House Floor Mar 15-adopted by voice vote HR 100 (BR 1484) - M. Denham, H. Moberly Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Florence Jeannette Abbott Pasley. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to House Floor Mar 15-adopted by voice vote HJR 101 (BR 1372) - C. Meade, W. Hall, R. Adkins, E. Ballard, H. Collins, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Gooch Jr, R. Nelson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, B. Yonts Proclaim May 1 of each year as coal miner recognition day. Jan 18-introduced in House Jan 19-to Labor and Industry (H) Jan 27-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 7-3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules Apr 11-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 11, 2006; 3rd reading, adopted 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Apr 12-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 201) Introduced Jan. 19, 2006 HR 102 (BR 1559) - T. Kerr, J. Fischer, R. Adams, J. Carr, J. Draud, C. Embry Jr, M. Harmon, D. Keene, P. Marcotte, R. Nelson, J. Reinhardt, A. Wuchner Memorialize the thirty-third anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion. Jan 19-introduced in House Feb 8-to Health and Welfare (H) HR 103 (BR 1527) - J. Hoover Recognize January as National Mentoring Month and January 25, 2006, as National Thank Your Mentor Day. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to House Floor Jan 25-adopted by voice vote HJR 104 (BR 1414) - A. Arnold, M. Denham, C. Belcher, H. Collins, T. Edmonds, M. Rader, J. Stewart III, M. Weaver Direct the Transportation Cabinet to designate KY 11 as the Veterans Memorial Highway. Jan 19-introduced in House Jan 20-to Transportation (H) Introduced Jan. 20, 2006 HR 105 (BR 1265) - H. Collins, R. Nelson, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, J. Vincent, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Urge the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration not to restrict out-of-state CDL students from training in Kentucky. Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HCR 106 (BR 1594) - B. Yonts, H. Collins, B. Farmer, R. Nelson, D. Pasley, M. Rader, M. Weaver Urge Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision. Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to Education (H) Feb 3-posted in committee Feb 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 10, 2006 Feb 13-3rd reading, adopted 97-0 Feb 14-received in Senate Feb 16-to State and Local Government (S) HR 107 (BR 1534) - T. Thompson, E. Ballard, J. Arnold Jr, J. Bowen, Dw. Butler, J. Gooch Jr Name Daviess County, Kentucky "The Mutton and Burgoo Capital of the World." Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 31-posted in committee Feb 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 24-3rd reading, adopted 86-4 HR 108 (BR 1406) - J. Jenkins, T. Burch, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, L. Clark, B. DeWeese, C. Miller, D. Owens, J. Wayne Memorialize Mary Edith Saunders, and adjourn the House of Representatives in her honor. Jan 20-introduced in House Jan 23-to House Floor Jan 25-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 24, 2006 HR 109 (BR 1586) - T. McKee, M. Denham, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Honor Kentucky's farmers and recognize February 2, 2006, as Food Checkout Day. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to House Floor Feb 2-adopted by voice vote HJR 110 (BR 1524) - S. Westrom, C. Belcher, J. Barrows, J. Crenshaw, R. Damron, B. Farmer, C. Hoffman, S. Lee, G. Lynn, R. Palumbo, K. Stein Designate the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, Inc., as the official Aviation Museum of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to Tourism Development and Energy (H) Jan 31-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, adopted 93-0 Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to Transportation (S) Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 14-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2006 Mar 15-3rd reading, adopted 37-0 Mar 16-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 24-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 48) HR 111 (BR 1557) - T. McKee, M. Denham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving honor and memory of the late Leota Cooper Massey. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to House Floor Jan 26-adopted by voice vote HR 112 (BR 1555) - M. Denham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of the late John Rice Boggs. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to House Floor Jan 31-adopted by voice vote HR 113 (BR 1556) - M. Denham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Howard Lee "Bud" Wilson. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to House Floor Feb 1-adopted by voice vote HR 114 (BR 1624) - D. Owens Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of James P. Jenkins, public servant. Jan 24-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 115 (BR 1591) - R. Adams, T. Edmonds Reauthorize the LRC Task Force on Funding for Wildlife Conservation; establish membership, meeting frequency, and reporting dates. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Jan 26-posted in committee Jan 31-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 1-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 2, 2006 Feb 2-3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Feb 3-received in Senate Feb 7-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, adopted 37-0; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 62) HR 116 (BR 1213) - J. Jenkins, S. Brinkman, K. Bratcher, T. Burch, De. Butler, L. Clark, D. Horlander, R. Meeks, C. Miller, D. Owens, S. Riggs, M. Weaver Jan 30-WITHDRAWN HR 117 (BR 1206) - J. Barrows, M. Cherry, R. Adkins, L. Clark, R. Damron, J. Richards, R. Webb Honor Mark Chellgren upon his retirement for his commitment to journalistic integrity and coverage of the General Assembly, and adjourning the House of Representatives on his behalf. Jan 24-introduced in House Jan 25-to House Floor Jan 26-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 25, 2006 HR 118 (BR 1649) - R. Damron, J. Barrows Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Paul A. Rader. Jan 25-introduced in House Jan 26-to House Floor Apr 10-adopted by voice vote HCR 119 (BR 1648) - R. Palumbo, R. Damron, C. Belcher, M. Harper, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, F. Nesler, T. Pullin, M. Rader, K. Stein, K. Upchurch, R. Webb, S. Westrom, A. Wuchner Designate September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Jan 25-introduced in House Jan 26-to Health and Welfare (H) Jan 30-posted in committee Feb 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 3-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 6-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Feb 8-3rd reading, adopted 94-0 Feb 9-received in Senate Feb 13-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 6-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 7, 2006 Mar 7-3rd reading, adopted 38-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House Mar 8-enrolled, signed by President of the Senate; delivered to Governor Mar 15-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 13) Introduced Jan. 26, 2006 HCR 120 (BR 1605) - R. Webb, T. Burch, M. Cherry, L. Clark, W. Hall, T. McKee, H. Moberly Jr, D. Pasley, S. Riggs, C. Siler, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey Provide for the creation of a Land Stewardship and Conservation taskforce to study strategies for the protection of natural areas, farmlands, habitats, and forests; and make report recommendations by June 30, 2007. HCR 120 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Amend the resolution by adding the Kentucky Department of Parks to the membership of the Land Stewardship and Conservation Task Force. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Feb 2-posted in committee Feb 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 16, 2006 Feb 21-3rd reading, adopted 96-3 with Committee Substitute Feb 22-received in Senate Feb 24-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 16-3rd reading, adopted 37-0; received in House Mar 17-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 28-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 63) HR 121 (BR 1418) - S. Lee Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Lieutenant Colonel Harlen Granville Adams. Jan 26-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 122 (BR 1002) - R. Adkins, M. Weaver, R. Adams, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Encourage commitment to the Helmets to Hardhats Program and the Helmets to Hardhats Veterans Selection Procedures. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to House Floor Feb 14-adopted by voice vote HR 123 (BR 1616) - K. Stein, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Urge support of the University of Kentucky's Top 20 Business Plan. Jan 26-introduced in House Jan 27-to House Floor Feb 23-adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 27, 2006 HR 124 (BR 1679) - K. Stein, M. Marzian Commemorate Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. Jan 27-introduced in House Feb 8-to Health and Welfare (H) HR 125 (BR 1740) - R. Palumbo Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Edgar Wilson Baker. Jan 27-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Jan. 30, 2006 HR 126 (BR 1676) - M. Marzian Commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the Kentucky Nurses Association. Jan 30-introduced in House Jan 31-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 127 (BR 1726) - J. Jenkins Recognize the GE Foundation's $25 million grant to Jefferson County Public Schools to improve student academic achievement in math and science. Jan 30-introduced in House Jan 31-to House Floor Mar 2-adopted by voice vote HR 128 (BR 1795) - H. Cornett Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Reneva Sparkman Bradley. Jan 30-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 129 (BR 1699) - M. Denham Urge the Transportation Cabinet to produce a driver's manual to promote highway safety relating to vehicles being drawn by animals. Jan 30-introduced in House Jan 31-to Transportation (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, adopted 96-1 Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Transportation (S) HR 130 (BR 1680) - K. Stein, M. Marzian Commemorate Griswold v Connecticut U.S. Supreme Court Decision. Jan 30-introduced in House Feb 8-to Health and Welfare (H) Introduced Jan. 31, 2006 HR 131 (BR 1751) - K. Stein, M. Marzian Honor the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 8-to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 16-posted in committee; reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 17-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 21-recommitted to Health and Welfare (H) HR 132 (BR 1692) - M. Marzian, K. Stein Honor the life and work of Margaret Sanger. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 8-to Health and Welfare (H) HR 133 (BR 1802) - R. Crimm, W. Dedman Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of John H. Tyler. Jan 31-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 134 (BR 1678) - R. Damron, D. Pasley, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Declare February 2, 2006, Kentucky Hospice Day. Jan 31-introduced in House Feb 1-to House Floor Feb 2-adopted by voice vote HR 135 (BR 1797) - D. Pasley, Dw. Butler Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Richard Ray Holland. Jan 31-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 1, 2006 HR 136 (BR 1808) - R. Meeks, J. Crenshaw, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, R. Crimm, R. Damron, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in memory and honor of Coretta Scott King. Feb 1-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 137 (BR 1794) - M. Denham, J. Carr, D. Graham Direct the Legislative Research Commission to require the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources to investigate the necessity of creating a State Rural Development Council. HCR 137 - AMENDMENTS SCA (1, C. Borders) - Request instead of require that a study be conducted. Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 2-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Feb 7-posted in committee Feb 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 10-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 13-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Feb 14-3rd reading, adopted 95-1 Feb 15-received in Senate Feb 17-to Appropriations and Revenue (S) Mar 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 22-2nd reading, to Rules HR 138 (BR 1839) - R. Adkins, R. Adams, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Theodore Emonds. Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 2-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 139 (BR 1711) - C. Miller Endorse American Kennel Club's "Canine Good Citizen Program." Feb 1-introduced in House Feb 2-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 2, 2006 HR 140 (BR 1832) - J. Jenkins Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of William "Bill" S. O'Daniel. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HJR 141 (BR 1803) - F. Nesler Direct the Personnel Cabinet and the Office of State Budget Director to adopt Notice 2005-42 issued by the United States Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service on May 18, 2005. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to State Government (H) Feb 9-posted in committee HCR 142 (BR 1868) - M. Weaver, R. Nelson Urge the United States Congress to enact legislation to criminalize the disruption of military funerals and memorial services on federal property. HCR 142 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Retain the provisions of HCR 142; except extend the resolution's coverage to all funerals and memorial services on federal property; delete the provision stating that HB 333 and SB 93 are twin pieces of legislation. HCA (1/Title, M. Weaver) - Make title amendment. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Feb 7-reported favorably with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) ; adopted 95-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Feb 8-received in Senate Feb 10-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) HR 143 (BR 1813) - J. Hoover, K. Upchurch, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Lewis P. Williams, public servant. Feb 2-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 144 (BR 1844) - M. Denham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Hildreth Workman Smith. Feb 2-introduced in House Feb 3-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 3, 2006 HJR 145 (BR 1734) - J. Draud, H. Moberly Jr, D. Floyd, S. Riggs Direct the Council on Postsecondary Education, the Kentucky Board of Education, and other P-16 partners to develop strategies and a timeline for improving Kentucky students' knowledge and understanding of the Constitution of the United States, and the democratic processes; make reports to the Interim Joint Committee on Education, by August 1 and December 1, 2007. HJR 145 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, F. Rasche) - Include the Education Professional Standards Board in the planning. Feb 3-introduced in House Feb 6-to Education (H) Feb 13-posted in committee Feb 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Feb 16-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 22-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 23-3rd reading, adopted 98-0 with committee amendment (1) Feb 24-received in Senate Feb 28-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 22-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 23, 2006 Mar 23-3rd reading, adopted 37-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 141) HR 146 (BR 1733) - C. Meade, H. Collins, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Urge the Transportation Cabinet and the Federal Aviation Administration to keep Paintsville/Prestonsburg Combs Airport open at its current classification. Feb 3-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 6, 2006 HCR 147 (BR 1392) - Dw. Butler Urge Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provision. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to Education (H) HR 148 (BR 1584) - M. Marzian, J. Jenkins, T. Burch, L. Clark, R. Crimm, D. Horlander, R. Meeks, C. Miller, D. Owens, J. Wayne Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Alexander "Sandy" Speer. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to House Floor Feb 8-adopted by voice vote HR 149 (BR 1864) - M. Marzian Urge creation of dedicated funding source for public transportation. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to House Floor Mar 2-adopted by voice vote HR 150 (BR 1635) - T. Edmonds Urge the creation of an Office of Energy Accountability in the Office of the Attorney General to monitor gasoline and natural gas transactions for evidence of price gouging. Feb 6-introduced in House Feb 7-to House Floor Apr 12-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 7, 2006 HR 151 (BR 1905) - R. Adkins, R. Adams, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Roxie Smith. Feb 7-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 152 (BR 1902) - R. Adkins Declare February, 2006 as American Heart Month in Kentucky. Feb 7-introduced in House Feb 8-to House Floor Feb 14-adopted by voice vote HR 153 (BR 1877) - R. Meeks, D. Owens, L. Clark, J. Crenshaw, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, A. Simpson A Resolution honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Feb 7-introduced in House Feb 8-to House Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 8, 2006 HR 154 (BR 1918) - J. Bowen, T. Thompson Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Ryan Steven Tucker. Feb 8-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 155 (BR 1847) - S. Riggs Urge the Division of Water of the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to submit a general summary of the water quality monitoring program information and the status of Kentucky water quality to the Legislative Research Commission, local governments, and citizens. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to House Floor Feb 22-adopted by voice vote HR 156 (BR 1896) - S. Westrom Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Dr. Frank G. Dickey, Sr. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to House Floor HR 157 (BR 1874) - J. Hoover Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Edwin "Eddie" Paul Coop. Feb 8-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 158 (BR 1897) - K. Stein, M. Marzian, J. Jenkins, R. Palumbo, R. Webb, S. Westrom Adjourn the House of Representatives in memory and honor of Betty Friedan. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to House Floor HR 159 (BR 1865) - M. Marzian, K. Stein Encourage the study of the Holocaust in Kentucky schools. Feb 8-introduced in House Feb 10-to House Floor Mar 8-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 9, 2006 HR 160 (BR 1852) - H. Moberly Jr, L. Napier Recognize and commend the New Opportunity School for Women in Berea, Kentucky. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to House Floor HCR 161 (BR 1804) - T. Thompson, M. Cherry Recognize the Kentucky Heritage Council, acting under the provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and legislation enacted by the Kentucky General Assembly, for its 40 years of distinguished and exemplary service to the Commonwealth. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to State Government (H) Feb 16-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, adopted 95-0 Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to State and Local Government (S) Mar 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Apr 10-2nd reading, to Rules HR 162 (BR 1882) - R. Meeks Honor the Evangel World Prayer Center. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 163 (BR 1923) - J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Palumbo, T. Pullin, M. Rader, K. Stein, R. Webb, S. Westrom, A. Wuchner Recognize March as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Kentucky and honor Kentucky's thirteen regional rape crisis centers. Feb 9-introduced in House Feb 10-to House Floor Mar 1-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 10, 2006 HR 164 (BR 2005) - C. Meade, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, C. Embry Jr, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, B. Montell, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, A. Simpson, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Clifford B. Latta. Feb 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 165 (BR 1856) - J. Draud, T. Edmonds Urge the President, the United States Congress, and the United States Department of Education to grant waivers for the implementation of the No Child Left Behind Act in years when the federal funding is decreased. Feb 10-introduced in House Feb 13-to Education (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 3, 2006 Mar 6-3rd reading, adopted 98-0 Mar 7-received in Senate Mar 9-to Education (S) Introduced Feb. 13, 2006 HR 166 (BR 2039) - F. Rasche, M. Cherry, J. Gray, F. Nesler, S. Rudy Honor Paducah St. Mary Boys' Golf Team, 2005 KHSAA Champions. Feb 13-introduced in House Feb 14-to House Floor Feb 15-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 14, 2006 HR 167 (BR 2137) - T. Burch Recognize February 14, Saint Valentine's Day. Feb 14-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HJR 168 (BR 1815) - H. Collins Direct the Transportation Cabinet to name various state highways and bridges and erect appropriate signs. HJR 168 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, C. Belcher) - Direct the Transportation Cabinet to rename the Paris By-Pass in Bourbon County the "Thoroughbred Run." SCS (1) - Retain the provisions of the original resolution and direct the Transportation Cabinet to name the Shelbyville by-pass "Freedom's Way"; Kentucky Route 979 the "Eula Hall Highway"; a portion of US Route 60 in Henderson County as the "St. Augustine Church Road"; a portion of Kentucky Route 805 the "Letcher County Coal Miners Highway"; the bridge on Route 80 at Langley the "Ralph Owens Memorial Bridge"; the Cliff Bridge in Floyd County the "Bert T. Combs Memorial Bridge"; and Route 1051 in Meade County the "Meade County Veteran's Memorial By-Pass." SCS (2) - Retain the original provisions of HJR 168 / GA; add all the roads included in SCS 1; direct the Transportation Cabinet to name a portion of KY 29 in Wilmore in honor of Earl Lewallen. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Transportation (H) Feb 21-posted in committee Feb 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 24-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed Mar 3-3rd reading, adopted 92-0 with floor amendment (1) Mar 6-received in Senate Mar 8-to Transportation (S) Mar 20-taken from committee; laid on clerk's desk; taken from clerk's desk; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 21-2nd reading; returned to Transportation (S) Apr 12-reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute as a Consent Bill; recommitted to Transportation (S); reported favorably, to Rules with Committee Substitute (2) as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 12, 2006; 3rd reading; Committee Substitute withdrawn; adopted 33-0 with Committee Substitute (2) ; received in House; House concurred in Senate Committee Substitute (2) ; adopted 87-0; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 230) HCR 169 (BR 2002) - M. Marzian Request the Legislative Research Commission to direct the Interim Joint Committee on Education to study how schools can effectively and efficiently provide school-based health services; require the study to be completed by the Interim Joint Committee on Education by December 1, 2006. HCR 169 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1, K. Bratcher) - Include in the areas to be studied policies to assure that students take their medication as prescribed when a physician has prescribed medication to help control assaultive, disruptive, or irrational behavior. Feb 14-introduced in House Feb 15-to Education (H) Feb 21-posting waived; posted in committee Feb 22-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 23-2nd reading, to Rules; floor amendment (1) filed Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mar 8-3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Mar 9-received in Senate Mar 13-to Education (S) HR 170 (BR 2134) - M. Cherry Honor the 2006 Career and Technical Education Week. Feb 14-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 171 (BR 2043) - T. McKee Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of the Kentucky Association of County Agricultural Agents. Feb 14-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 172 (BR 2060) - R. Meeks, D. Owens, D. Graham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Zelda Hamilton. Feb 14-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 15, 2006 HCR 173 (BR 2032) - J. Bowen, D. Floyd, J. DeCesare Direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish a Kentucky Retirement Systems Task Force to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current defined benefit plan and study the feasibility of offering a defined contribution plan for new hires, and to make recommendations thereon. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to State Government (H) HCR 174 (BR 2123) - L. Clark, C. Miller, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Rand, S. Riggs, T. Riner, J. Wayne, R. Weston Urge that the Mayor of Metro Louisville, the Director of the Metro Louisville Air Pollution Control District, members of the Louisville Metro Council, members of the Louisville delegation to the General Assembly, representatives from Ford Motor Company, a representative from the United Auto Workers, the president of Greater Louisville Inc., and the secretary for the Cabinet for Economic Development evaluate the Louisville STAR air toxics program in terms of its impact on Ford Motor plants and other existing entities, and to economic development. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to Local Government (H) Feb 17-posted in committee Feb 21-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Feb 22-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 23, 2006 Feb 24-3rd reading, adopted 91-0 Feb 27-received in Senate Mar 1-to State and Local Government (S) HCR 175 (BR 1976) - S. Lee, J. Gray, K. Bratcher Direct the Legislative Research Commission to designate legislative staff to study the costs associated with providing translation services to persons who do not speak English, or do not speak English well. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to State Government (H) HR 176 (BR 2246) - R. Palumbo, J. Barrows Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of the 2006 Woodford County High School Swimming and Diving team. Feb 15-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 177 (BR 1820) - S. Riggs, M. Cherry Commend and honor the U. S. Coast Guard for its response to 2005 hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Feb 15-introduced in House Feb 16-to House Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 16, 2006 HR 178 (BR 2274) - M. Denham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Dr. Robert Kerns Berry. Feb 16-introduced in House Feb 17-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 179 (BR 2261) - B. Smith Honor Appalachian Regional Healthcare on its 50th Anniversary. Feb 16-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 17, 2006 HR 180 (BR 2353) - K. Upchurch Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Kelda Stringer. Feb 17-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 181 (BR 2238) - J. Jenkins, L. Clark, De. Butler, D. Horlander, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, D. Owens, T. Riner, J. Wayne Urge the Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Government to not close any fire stations in the urban services district in response to the Louisville Fire Department Capital Facility and Equipment Study. Feb 17-introduced in House Feb 21-to Local Government (H) Introduced Feb. 21, 2006 HR 182 (BR 2312) - T. Thompson Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Brigadier General Elmus S. Ussery. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to House Floor Mar 17-adopted by voice vote HR 183 (BR 2489) - J. Fischer Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Lindsey F. Morgan. Feb 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 184 (BR 1963) - J. Richards, R. Damron, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Juanita Tevis Hall. Feb 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 185 (BR 2487) - R. Rand Honor Trimble County Lady Raiders Cross-Country Team, 2005 KHSAA Class A runners-up. Feb 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 186 (BR 2485) - J. Richards, J. Barrows, R. Adkins, L. Clark, J. Crenshaw, R. Damron, H. Moberly Jr, R. Webb Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory of Louie Mack. Feb 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 187 (BR 2195) - S. Riggs Direct a study on the amount of required time that teachers spend in noninstructional activities to be completed by the Interim Joint Committee on Education by December 1, 2006. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Education (H) HJR 188 (BR 2348) - R. Nelson Direct the Department of Agriculture to reauthorize the Forest Health Task Force for a period of two years. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) HCR 189 (BR 2198) - M. Marzian Declare October, 2006 as antibiotic resistance awareness month; and urge the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare to hold hearings in October, 2006, on topics related to antibiotic resistance. HCR 189 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Make technical correction. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Health and Welfare (H); posted in committee Feb 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute Feb 24-2nd reading, to Rules Feb 27-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Mar 3-3rd reading, adopted 92-0 with Committee Substitute Mar 6-received in Senate Mar 8-to Health and Welfare (S) Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 22, 2006 Mar 22-taken from the Consent Orders of the Day, placed in the Regular Orders of the Day; passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day Mar 23-3rd reading, adopted 37-0 Mar 24-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 4-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 140) HCR 190 (BR 1955) - J. Barrows, R. Nelson Direct the Legislative Research Commission staff to update its 2002 study of the impact of immigration in Kentucky on public services and the private sector; specify contents; require results to be transmitted to the appropriate interim joint committees prior to the 2007 Regular Session of the General Assembly. HCR 190 - AMENDMENTS HCS - Delete original provisions; direct the Legislative Research Commission to establish a task force to study, analyze, and assess the impact of immigration in the Commonwealth; set forth the duties; establish the membership consisting of six legislative members, five members from the executive and judicial branches of government, and eight members from certain organizations; require a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission by October 1, 2007. HCA (1/Title, J. Barrows) - Make title amendment. HFA (1, J. Barrows) - Add two members from organizations as follows: one representative of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and one representative of the Kentucky Farm Bureau. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to State Government (H) Feb 24-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title) Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006; floor amendment (1) filed to Committee Substitute Mar 10-3rd reading, adopted 92-0 with Committee Substitute, committee amendment (1-title), floor amendment (1) Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to State and Local Government (S) HR 191 (BR 2396) - R. Meeks Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of the Supporting Heroes organization. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to House Floor Apr 10-adopted by voice vote HR 192 (BR 2441) - R. Webb, R. Adkins Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Kenneth "Ken" Woodrow Hart. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HJR 193 (BR 2439) - R. Webb Direct the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations for emergency action plans for high or significant hazard impoundment dams. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to Natural Resources and Environment (H) Mar 2-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, adopted 95-0 Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) Mar 23-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 24-2nd reading, to Rules HR 194 (BR 2420) - J. Richards, M. Weaver, T. Burch, W. Hall, J. Hoover, R. Mobley, R. Nelson Recognize Kentucky's Independent Colleges and Universities on Wednesday, February 22, 2006. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HCR 195 (BR 2412) - D. Graham Direct the Legislative Research Commission to study the feasibility of establishing a wellness program for state employees and Medicaid recipients; establish a fourteen member task force; and require the task force to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission no later than November 1, 2006. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to State Government (H); reassigned to Health and Welfare (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, adopted 92-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Health and Welfare (S) HR 196 (BR 1129) - D. Graham Honor and recognize C. Michael Davenport for economic development successes in Franklin County and the Commonwealth, noting he has achieved successes without economic development incentives. Feb 21-introduced in House Feb 22-to House Floor Feb 28-adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 22, 2006 HCR 197 (BR 2233) - S. Rudy Direct the Legislative Research Commission to study equitable taxation for border cities. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HR 198 (BR 2484) - D. Floyd Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of David Tao. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HJR 199 (BR 2481) - J. DeCesare Commend Kentucky's No Child Left Offline initiative and urge the Commonwealth Office of Technology and the Office of Surplus Properties to continue to make available all applicable surplus computers for the initiative. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Education (H) Mar 7-posting waived; posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 16, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HR 200 (BR 2503) - H. Collins Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Thomas "Junior" Hazlette, Jr. Feb 22-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 201 (BR 2501) - R. Meeks, D. Owens, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Leonard W. Gray, Sr. Feb 22-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HJR 202 (BR 2025) - R. Webb Direct the Transportation Cabinet to undertake a pilot project of vegetation control on state rights-of-way; require cabinet to report results and recommendations to the Interim Joint Committee on Transportation by September 30, 2006. HJR 202 - AMENDMENTS HCA (1, H. Collins) - Require billboard owner or operator to pay for development of the vegetation control plan as well as implementation; delay Cabinet report on pilot project until October 31, 2006. Feb 22-introduced in House Feb 23-to Transportation (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with committee amendment (1) Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 16-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Introduced Feb. 23, 2006 HR 203 (BR 2498) - T. Burch Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Charles J. Price. Feb 23-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 204 (BR 1879) - J. Jenkins, J. DeCesare, R. Weston Mar 13-WITHDRAWN HR 205 (BR 2491) - R. Damron, J. Barrows, R. Adkins, L. Clark, J. Richards Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of James Keith Baker. Feb 23-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 206 (BR 1837) - J. Richards, D. Graham, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Barrows, M. Cherry, L. Clark, R. Damron, J. Hoover, K. Stein Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of the late William G. "Bill" Stewart, Jr. Feb 23-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 207 (BR 2317) - S. Riggs, D. Floyd Create a legislative task force to study time and the use of time and requirements for teachers; report its findings to the Legislative Research Commission no later than December 1, 2006. Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Education (H) Feb 27-posted in committee Mar 1-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 2-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 8-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 9-3rd reading, adopted 95-0 Mar 10-received in Senate Mar 14-to Education (S) HCR 208 (BR 2262) - K. Stein A Concurrent Resolution urging Congress to repeal the creation of a national identification card (REAL ID Act of 2005). Feb 23-introduced in House Feb 24-to Transportation (H) Feb 28-posted in committee Mar 2-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 3-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 7-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 8, 2006 Mar 21-taken from the Regular Orders of the Day; recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) Introduced Feb. 24, 2006 HCR 209 (BR 2041) - D. Osborne Direct the Legislative Research Commission to create a task force to study issue of raw milk and milk product regulation; require task force to issue report of proposed legislation by January 1, 2007; direct task force to meet at least three times during 2006 interim; establish task force membership. Feb 24-introduced in House Feb 27-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Mar 7-posted in committee HR 210 (BR 2490) - J. Barrows, L. Clark Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Phyllis Payton Warren. Feb 24-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Feb. 27, 2006 HJR 211 (BR 2306) - E. Ballard, J. Bruce Direct the Department of Veterans' Affairs to name the nursing home in Perry County the Paul E. Patton Veterans' Home. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Mar 3-posted in committee Mar 7-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 8-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 9, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, adopted 88-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) HR 212 (BR 2524) - R. Adkins Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Kendra Shay Elswick. Feb 27-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 213 (BR 2513) - M. Denham, J. Hoover Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Joseph P. Cooney. Feb 27-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 214 (BR 2194) - F. Rasche Direct a study on how to effectively provide assistance to schools not meeting established goals for student achievement to be completed by the Interim Joint Committee on Education by December 1, 2006. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Education (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, adopted 95-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Education (S) Mar 17-taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 20-2nd reading; returned to Education (S) Mar 22-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill Mar 24-recommitted to Education (S) Apr 10-reported favorably, to Rules as a Consent Bill Apr 12-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Wednesday, April 12, 2006; 3rd reading, adopted 36-0; received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 22-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 224) HJR 215 (BR 2361) - T. Burch Encourage the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to establish the Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council; establish membership and permit the creation of subcommittees of the council; require the University of Kentucky Cooperative extension Service to perform the administrative functions of the council; establish the duties of the council; require the council to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by September 1 of each year; require all appropriate executive, judicial, and legislative branch agencies to cooperate with the council. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee HCR 216 (BR 2470) - R. Palumbo, K. Stein Establish a Women's Cancer Subcommittee of the Interim Joint Committee on Health and Welfare; require reports by November 30 of each year; require the subcommittee expire on November 30, 2009, or upon submission of its final report. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Health and Welfare (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 Mar 14-3rd reading, adopted 95-0 Mar 15-received in Senate Mar 17-to Health and Welfare (S) HCR 217 (BR 2482) - T. McKee, R. Adkins Endorse the goal of providing 25% of U.S. energy needs with agriculture-based renewable energy by the year 2025. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Agriculture and Small Business (H) Mar 7-posted in committee Mar 9-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 10-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 13, 2006 Mar 13-3rd reading, adopted 99-0 Mar 14-received in Senate Mar 16-to Agriculture and Natural Resources (S) HR 218 (BR 2512) - T. Kerr, J. Draud Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of George Weidner. Feb 27-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HJR 219 (BR 2349) - E. Ballard, R. Meeks Direct the Legislative Research Commission to create a 12-member Task Force on County Consolidation to examine methods and procedures for reducing the number of counties to 100 and make recommendations to the 2007 Regular Session of the General Assembly; specify contents of study and recommendations; establish the membership; require the task force to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Research Commission and the Interim Joint Committee on State Government no later than September 1, 2006. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Local Government (H) Mar 10-posted in committee Mar 14-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 15-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 21-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HJR 220 (BR 2196) - A. Wuchner, J. Reinhardt, J. Fischer, D. Osborne Direct the Kentucky Department of Education in partnership with the School Facilities Construction Commission to review and improve guidelines relating to school facilities planning; preliminary report due to Education Assessment and Accountability Review Subcommittee and Interim Joint Committee by October 1, 2006 and final report to the Interim Joint Committee on Education by December 1, 2006. Feb 27-introduced in House Feb 28-to Education (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 15-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H) HR 221 - See Introductions on March 1, 2006. Introduced Feb. 28, 2006 HCR 222 (BR 2325) - F. Rasche Confirm the appointment of John Douglas Hubbard to the Kentucky Board of Education representing the Third Supreme Court District for a term ending April 14, 2010. Feb 28-introduced in House Mar 1-to Education (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, adopted 95-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 104) HCR 223 (BR 2323) - F. Rasche Confirm the gubernatorial appointment of Gail W. Wells to the Kentucky Board of Education representing the Sixth Supreme Court district for a term ending April 14, 2010. Feb 28-introduced in House Mar 1-to Education (H) HCR 224 (BR 2322) - F. Rasche Confirm the gubernatorial appointment of C.B. Akins, Sr. to the Kentucky Board of Education representing the Fifth Supreme Court district for a term ending April 14, 2010. Feb 28-introduced in House Mar 1-to Education (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, adopted 92-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 98) HCR 225 (BR 2321) - F. Rasche Confirm the gubernatorial appointment of Jeanne H. Ferguson to the Kentucky Board of Education representing the Fourth Supreme Court district for a term ending April 14, 2010. Feb 28-introduced in House Mar 1-to Education (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, adopted 89-6; received in Senate Mar 24-to Education (S); taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Apr 10-returned to Education (S); reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Apr 11-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 205) HCR 226 (BR 2326) - F. Rasche Confirm the reappointment of R. Keith Travis to the Kentucky Board of Education representing the First Supreme Court District for a term ending April 14, 2010. Feb 28-introduced in House Mar 1-to Education (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 8-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 9-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 10, 2006 Mar 10-3rd reading, adopted 94-0 Mar 13-received in Senate Mar 15-to Education (S) Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules Mar 20-posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Mar 22-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Mar 30-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 99) HCR 227 (BR 2320) - F. Rasche Confirm the gubernatorial appointment of Wilburn Joe Brothers to the Kentucky Board of Education representing the Second Supreme Court district for a term ending April 14, 2010. HCR 227 - AMENDMENTS HFA (1/P, R. Nelson) - Attach provisions of HCR 9 to direct the Legislative Research Commission to conduct a study of the costs of textbooks. HFA (2/Title, R. Nelson) - Make title amendment. Feb 28-introduced in House Mar 1-to Education (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006; floor amendments (1) and (2-title) filed Mar 22-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) ruled not germane ; adopted 92-4; received in Senate Mar 24-to Education (S); taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Apr 10-returned to Education (S); reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Apr 11-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 204) Introduced Mar. 1, 2006 HR 221 (BR 2520) - C. Hoffman Urge the development of a cohesive statewide system of stroke care. Mar 1-introduced in House Mar 2-to House Floor Mar 16-adopted by voice vote HR 228 (BR 2533) - D. Graham Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Joseph M. Alsip. Mar 1-introduced in House Mar 2-to House Floor Mar 13-adopted by voice vote HCR 229 (BR 2324) - F. Rasche Confirm the gubernatorial appointment of Katheryn R. Baird to the Kentucky Board of Education representing the Seventh Supreme Court district for a term ending April 14, 2010. Mar 1-introduced in House Mar 2-to Education (H) Mar 6-posted in committee Mar 15-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 16-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 17, 2006 Mar 22-3rd reading, adopted 94-2; received in Senate Mar 24-to Education (S); taken from committee; 1st reading, to Calendar Apr 10-returned to Education (S); reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Apr 11-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 203) HCR 230 (BR 2234) - D. Floyd, J. Carr, D. Osborne Encourage the United States Congress to authorize the importation of prescription drugs from Canada. Mar 1-introduced in House Mar 2-to Health and Welfare (H) HR 231 (BR 2517) - D. Graham, J. Jenkins, R. Meeks, D. Owens, A. Simpson A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of the late Arthur Lloyd Johnson, Jr. Mar 1-introduced in House Mar 2-to House Floor Apr 12-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 2, 2006 HR 232 (BR 2515) - R. Damron, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky. Mar 2-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 233 (BR 2523) - R. Crimm, B. DeWeese, S. Baugh, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, L. Clark, D. Floyd, W. Hall, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, R. Meeks, C. Miller, B. Montell, D. Osborne, D. Owens, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, J. Vincent, J. Wayne Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Bob Russell. Mar 2-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 234 (BR 2536) - T. Pullin, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of our friend and former colleague Ron Cyrus. Mar 2-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 235 (BR 1722) - D. Graham Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Alice Ann Carter upon the occasion of her retirement from the staff of the Legislative Research Commission. Mar 2-introduced in House Mar 3-to House Floor Mar 6-adopted by voice vote HR 236 (BR 2543) - K. Stein Urge the members of the House of Representatives to join with non-Christians in a declaration that candidacy for membership in the House should not be influenced or determined by a candidate's faith. Mar 2-introduced in House Mar 3-to House Floor Introduced Mar. 3, 2006 HR 237 (BR 2530) - J. Comer Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Phyllis Jean Corbin Smith. Mar 3-introduced in House Mar 6-to House Floor Mar 7-adopted by voice vote HCR 238 (BR 2526) - T. Pullin, R. Adkins Request the Transportation Cabinet and the Commerce Cabinet to develop a Country Music Highway welcome area on US 23 near where it enters Kentucky in Greenup County on a site previously identified by the Transportation Cabinet. Mar 3-introduced in House Mar 6-to Transportation (H) Mar 14-posted in committee Mar 16-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 17-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, March 20, 2006 Mar 20-3rd reading, adopted 96-0 Mar 21-received in Senate Mar 23-to Economic Development, Tourism & Labor (S) Introduced Mar. 6, 2006 HR 239 (BR 2544) - D. Graham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Elois Peach. Mar 6-introduced in House Mar 8-adopted by voice vote HR 240 (BR 2534) - J. Jenkins Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Dr. Charles Eugene Gullett. Mar 6-introduced in House Mar 7-adopted by voice vote HR 241 (BR 2539) - W. Hall Recognize Frank Welch, Superintendent of Pike County Schools, on his retirement. Mar 6-introduced in House HR 242 (BR 2547) - C. Hoffman Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Lelia Katherine Hutchison Kriegel. Mar 6-introduced in House Mar 7-to House Floor Mar 9-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 7, 2006 HR 243 (BR 2567) - A. Wuchner Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of the St. Henry District High School Chamber Choir. Mar 7-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 244 (BR 2554) - M. Denham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Katherine T. Karambellas. Mar 7-introduced in House Mar 8-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 245 (BR 2558) - R. Meeks, A. Simpson, D. Owens, J. Crenshaw, D. Graham, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Webb, S. Westrom A RESOLUTION adjourning the House of Representatives in memory and honor of Ann Braden. Mar 7-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 246 (BR 2564) - H. Cornett Urge and encourage the Department of Agriculture to foster and support, with the cooperation of other agencies, those institutions, organizations, volunteer activities, and community endeavors that constructively connect young people with responsible adults who can serve as civic role models through neighborhood projects that point toward responsible adult life and citizenship. Mar 7-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 8, 2006 HR 247 (BR 2577) - T. McKee, M. Cherry Recognize Kentucky's 4-H members as they participate in "4-H: A Capital Experience." Mar 8-introduced in House Mar 9-to House Floor Introduced Mar. 9, 2006 HR 248 (BR 2585) - J. Jenkins, R. Palumbo, C. Belcher, H. Collins, D. Graham, M. Harper, M. Marzian, T. Pullin, M. Rader, J. Stacy, K. Stein, R. Webb, S. Westrom, A. Wuchner Designate the month of March as "Women's History Month." Mar 9-introduced in House Mar 13-to House Floor Introduced Mar. 10, 2006 HR 249 (BR 2589) - J. Hoover Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Nell B. Gibson. Mar 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 250 (BR 2552) - E. Ballard, J. Bruce, R. Adams, C. Belcher, M. Cherry, T. Couch, R. Damron, B. Farmer, J. Gray, C. Hoffman, Ji. Lee, L. Napier, F. Nesler, T. Pullin, J. Reinhardt, T. Riner, C. Siler, M. Weaver, R. Weston Request the Legislative Research Commission to reestablish a Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs to operate during the 2006 interim and present recommendations to the General Assembly; recommend that the members be appointed by the Legislative Research Commission. Mar 10-introduced in House Mar 13-to Seniors, Military Affairs, and Public Safety (H) Mar 15-posted in committee Mar 17-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar Mar 20-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Mar 21-3rd reading, adopted 97-0 Mar 22-received in Senate Mar 24-to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) HR 251 (BR 2566) - R. Crimm, M. Marzian, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, L. Clark, B. DeWeese, M. Harper, J. Jenkins, R. Meeks, C. Miller, B. Montell, D. Osborne, D. Owens, S. Riggs, T. Riner, R. Weston Honor DuPont Manual HS Swim Team, 2006 KHSAA Champs. Mar 10-introduced in House Mar 13-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 252 (BR 2584) - R. Meeks Memorialize Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks. Mar 10-introduced in House Mar 13-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 13, 2006 HR 253 (BR 2596) - M. Weaver Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Master Sergeant Clinton Wayne Cubert. Mar 13-introduced in House Mar 14-to House Floor Mar 16-adopted by voice vote HR 254 (BR 2581) - H. Collins Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Numia L. Bradley Pickle. Mar 13-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 255 (BR 2565) - R. Crimm, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, L. Clark, B. DeWeese, M. Harper, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, C. Miller, B. Montell, D. Osborne, D. Owens, S. Riggs, J. Wayne, R. Weston Honor St. Xavier HS Swim Team, 2006 KHSAA Champs. Mar 13-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 256 (BR 2586) - J. Jenkins Urge the Kentucky Retirement Systems to work with the Kentucky Fire Commission and the Kentucky Firefighters Association to review the feasibility of offering a pension plan to volunteer firefighters. Mar 13-introduced in House Mar 14-to Local Government (H) HR 257 (BR 2568) - J. Stacy Adjourn the House of Represenatives in honor of Sheriff Rodney Coffey and the Menifee County Sheriff's Department, Captain Richard Franklin, UNITE Officers Jason Perry and James Botts, and the citizens of Menifee County for their extraordinary relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Mar 13-introduced in House Mar 14-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 258 (BR 2594) - C. Hoffman Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Brad Davis. Mar 13-introduced in House Mar 14-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 14, 2006 HR 259 (BR 2612) - J. Richards Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Collins Vance, an American treasure. Mar 14-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 260 (BR 2603) - M. Marzian, J. Jenkins, L. Clark, R. Crimm, D. Keene, D. Owens, J. Wayne, R. Weston Declare March 2006 as kidney disease and organ donation month in Kentucky; encourage the health care community to work collaboratively with advocates in the fight against kidney disease and in the development of a plan for early identification and treatment, evaluation of new testing and treatment options, targeting of high-risk populations, and management of patients with chronic kidney disease. Mar 14-introduced in House Mar 16-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 15, 2006 HR 261 (BR 2602) - J. Bruce, D. Pasley, M. Denham Reauthorize the Kentucky Tobacco Task Force to help resolve the problems facing the tobacco industry in the state. Mar 15-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 262 (BR 2592) - J. Richards, H. Moberly Jr Resolution honoring Eastern Kentucky University's College of Education and Western Kentucky University's College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Mar 15-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 263 (BR 2542) - R. Meeks, D. Owens, D. Graham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Amy Jane Camp Hamilton. Mar 15-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 16, 2006 HR 264 (BR 2528) - Ji. Lee Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Elizabeth J. "Beth" Jurek. Mar 16-introduced in House HR 265 (BR 2625) - T. Burch Adjourn the House of Representatives in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Mar 16-introduced in House Mar 17-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 266 (BR 2632) - R. Palumbo, C. Belcher Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Barbara Melvin Robinson. Mar 16-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 267 (BR 2624) - R. Weston, L. Clark, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, H. Collins, R. Crimm, B. DeWeese, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, M. Marzian, R. Meeks, C. Miller, D. Owens, S. Riggs, T. Riner, J. Wayne Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Stan Hardin upon his induction into the Dawahares/Kentucky High School Athletic Association's Hall of Fame. Mar 16-introduced in House Mar 17-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 17, 2006 HR 268 (BR 2626) - D. Graham Adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and memory of James Samuel Atteberry. Mar 17-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 269 (BR 2633) - R. Palumbo Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving honor and memory of Horace Smart "Bud" Beattie. Mar 17-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 20, 2006 HR 270 (BR 2616) - J. Vincent, R. Adkins Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Chief Thomas E. Kelley upon the occasion of his retirement from the Ashland Police Department on April 1, 2006. Mar 20-introduced in House Mar 24-to House Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote HR 271 (BR 2638) - R. Meeks Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Margie B. Cravens Dietrick. Mar 20-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 272 (BR 2637) - W. Dedman Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of June Wiley as she retires after 63 years of dedicated service to the Harrodsburg Herald. Mar 20-introduced in House Mar 24-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 21, 2006 HR 273 (BR 2620) - C. Siler, M. Rader, J. Stewart III, T. Turner Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Sergeant First Class Lance S. Cornett. Mar 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 274 (BR 2660) - D. Graham, J. Barrows Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Helen Pulliam Price. Mar 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 275 (BR 2661) - T. Shelton Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Jesse "Reg" Reginald Dudley. Mar 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 276 (BR 2662) - T. Pullin Support efforts to have the FutureGen clean coal generation project in Kentucky. Mar 21-introduced in House HR 277 (BR 2622) - J. Vincent Adjourn the House of Representatives in memory of Private First Class Scott A. Messer. Mar 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 278 (BR 2611) - C. Hoffman Proclaim the second Friday in September as Kentucky History Day in honor of Dr. Thomas D. Clark. Mar 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Mar 22-received in Senate Mar 24-to State and Local Government (S) HR 279 (BR 2630) - C. Hoffman Adjourning the House of Representatives in honor and memory of Polly Jane Davidson Waite. Mar 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 280 (BR 2667) - R. Palumbo, K. Stein Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Richard Bernard Isenhour. Mar 21-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 22, 2006 HR 281 (BR 1308) - J. Comer Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Private First Class Stephen Paul Downing II. Mar 22-introduced in House Mar 24-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 282 (BR 2658) - E. Ballard Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Dudley Riley, an American hero. Mar 22-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 283 (BR 2655) - S. Riggs, R. Crimm Honor Jeffersontown HS Boys' Basketball Team, 2006 KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Champions. Mar 22-introduced in House Mar 23-adopted by voice vote HR 284 (BR 2647) - J. Barrows, D. Graham Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Livingston Vernon Taylor, consummate gentleman, esteemed reporter, and public servant. Mar 22-introduced in House Mar 24-to House Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 23, 2006 HR 285 (BR 2659) - T. Pullin, B. Yonts, R. Adams, R. Adkins, E. Ballard, J. Bruce, Dw. Butler, H. Cornett, T. Couch, T. Edmonds, W. Hall, C. Meade, R. Nelson, M. Rader, J. Richards, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner Urge the Pentagon to consider Kentucky for siting of a coal-to-liquid fuel plant. Mar 23-introduced in House Mar 24-to House Floor Apr 10-adopted by voice vote HR 286 (BR 2664) - J. Hoover Honor the Kentucky Park Rangers who participated in the Lake Cumberland Polar Bear Plunge to raise money to aid Special Olympics Kentucky. Mar 23-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HCR 287 (BR 1791) - F. Rasche Confirm the appointment of Jim D. Skaggs to the Council on Postsecondary Education for a term expiring December 31, 2011. Mar 23-introduced in House Mar 24-to Education (H); posting waived; reported favorably; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, March 24, 2006; adopted 93-0; received in Senate; 1st reading, to Calendar Apr 10-to Education (S); reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules as a Consent Bill; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, April 10, 2006; 3rd reading, adopted 38-0 Apr 11-received in House; enrolled, signed by each presiding officer; delivered to Governor Apr 21-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 202) HR 288 (BR 2672) - R. Webb, R. Adkins, R. Adams, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, C. Belcher, J. Bruce, L. Clark, H. Collins, H. Cornett, J. Crenshaw, R. Damron, T. Edmonds, B. Farmer, W. Hall, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, Ji. Lee, C. Meade, H. Moberly Jr, R. Nelson, S. Nunn, D. Owens, T. Pullin, M. Rader, F. Rasche, S. Rudy, B. Smith, J. Stacy, T. Turner, J. Vincent, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Dr. Robert C. Webb, conservationist, outdoorsman, public servant. Mar 23-introduced in House HR 289 (BR 2668) - T. Couch Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Timothy Kincaid Couch's first birthday. Mar 23-introduced in House Mar 24-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 290 (BR 2645) - D. Pasley Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Deputy Sheriff Ricky Estes and the Clark County Sheriff's Department for actions taken on December 9, 2005, resulting in the rescue of two young Clark County brothers. Mar 23-introduced in House Mar 24-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 291 (BR 2617) - E. Ballard Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of Carlos Wilson Rucker. Mar 23-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 292 (BR 2684) - M. Denham, T. McKee Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory of Leland Earl Bowles. Mar 23-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 293 (BR 2670) - K. Upchurch Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of William Bryant Shearer. Mar 23-introduced in House Mar 24-to House Floor; adopted by voice vote HR 294 (BR 2673) - T. Pullin Support efforts to have the FutureGen clean coal generation project in Kentucky. Mar 23-introduced in House Mar 24-to House Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote HR 295 (BR 2666) - J. DeCesare Adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of Willa H. Davis. Mar 23-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 296 (BR 2682) - R. Damron Endorse the establishment of an acute care hospital in Jessamine County. Mar 23-introduced in House Mar 24-to House Floor Apr 11-adopted by voice vote Introduced Mar. 24, 2006 HR 297 (BR 2679) - T. Burch Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Martin A. Maline's retirement as Executive Director of the Kentucky Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association. Mar 24-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 298 (BR 2685) - T. McKee Endorse the goal of providing 25% of U.S. energy needs with agriculture-based renewable energy by the year 2025. Mar 24-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 299 (BR 2689) - H. Collins Recognize April 29th as "Dale Earnhardt Day." Mar 24-introduced in House Apr 10-adopted by voice vote HR 300 (BR 2694) - R. Webb Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Scott Robinson Smith, Chief of Staff for the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet. Mar 24-introduced in House HR 301 - See Introductions on April 11, 2006. Introduced Apr. 10, 2006 HR 302 (BR 2695) - M. Denham Recognize 2006 as the "Year of the Museum" in the 70th Legislative District. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 303 (BR 2706) - J. Barrows Proclaim June 4, 2006, as Jack Jouett Day in Kentucky in commemoration of the 225th Anniversary of his heroic ride to save Thomas Jefferson and the Virginia General Assembly from a British attack, and in recognition of his many contributions to the early history of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 304 - See Introductions on April 11, 2006. HR 305 (BR 2710) - E. Ballard, J. Bruce, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of our late friend and colleague, Richard "Dick" Adams. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 306 (BR 2702) - F. Nesler, J. Bruce Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of our former friend and colleague, Lon Carter Barton. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 307 (BR 2712) - D. Owens, J. Jenkins, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of the life of George Barry Bingham, Jr. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 308 (BR 2639) - J. Richards, E. Ballard, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Representative James Edmond Bruce, as he leaves this august body following more than four decades of dedicated service to the people of the Commonwealth. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 309 (BR 2642) - J. Barrows, J. Richards, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Representative Adrian Arnold upon the occasion of his retirement from this august body following more than three decades of dedicated service to the people of the Commonwealth. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 310 (BR 2640) - M. Cherry, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Representative John Michael Weaver upon his retirement from this august body following nine years of dedicated service to the people of the Commonwealth, and a lifetime of patriotic service to his country. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 311 (BR 2641) - J. Jenkins, L. Clark, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, J. Hoover, D. Horlander, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Representative Denver Butler upon the occasion of his retirement from this august body after nearly two decades of dedicated service to the people of the Commonwealth. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 312 (BR 2651) - J. Hoover, B. DeWeese, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Representative Paul Marcotte upon the occasion of his retirement from this august body after more than a decade of dedicated service to the people of the Commonwealth. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 313 (BR 2650) - J. Hoover, B. DeWeese, R. Adams, R. Adkins, A. Arnold, J. Arnold Jr, E. Ballard, J. Barrows, S. Baugh, C. Belcher, J. Bowen, K. Bratcher, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, T. Burch, De. Butler, Dw. Butler, J. Carr, M. Cherry, L. Clark, H. Collins, J. Comer Jr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, J. Crenshaw, R. Crimm, R. Damron, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, J. Draud, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, B. Farmer, J. Fischer, D. Floyd, D. Ford, J. Gooch Jr, D. Graham, J. Gray, W. Hall, M. Harmon, M. Harper, M. Henley, J. Higdon, C. Hoffman, D. Horlander, J. Jenkins, D. Keene, T. Kerr, S. Lee, Ji. Lee, G. Lindsay, G. Lynn, P. Marcotte, M. Marzian, T. McKee, C. Meade, R. Meeks, C. Miller, H. Moberly Jr, R. Mobley, B. Montell, L. Napier, R. Nelson, F. Nesler, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, D. Pasley, T. Pullin, M. Rader, R. Rand, F. Rasche, J. Reinhardt, J. Richards, S. Riggs, T. Riner, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, C. Siler, A. Simpson, A. Smith, B. Smith, J. Stacy, K. Stein, J. Stewart III, T. Thompson, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, J. Wayne, M. Weaver, R. Webb, R. Weston, S. Westrom, R. Wilkey, A. Wuchner, B. Yonts Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Representative Jon David Reinhardt upon the occasion of his retirement from this honorable body following more than two decades of dedicated service to the Commonwealth. Apr 10-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Apr. 11, 2006 HR 301 (BR 2716) - T. Pullin Urge Kentucky's congressional delegation to support continued funding of the FIVCO Area Drug Enforcement Task Force at current or higher levels. Apr 11-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 304 (BR 2700) - J. Comer Jr Adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of James Samuel Pitcock. Apr 11-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 314 (BR 2726) - J. Hoover Honor the Kentucky Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Apr 11-introduced in House Apr 12-adopted by voice vote HR 315 (BR 2717) - T. Pullin, J. Bowen, D. Floyd, R. Nelson Encourage public universities in the Commonwealth to recruit and offer scholarships to athletically and academically gifted students from Kentucky. Apr 11-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 316 (BR 2727) - M. Denham Urge the Legislative Research Commission to request the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources to investigate the necessity of a State Rural Development Council. Apr 11-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 317 (BR 2725) - H. Cornett Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Lois A. Baker upon the occasion of her retirement as Chief Operating Officer of the Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation. Apr 11-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 318 (BR 2709) - R. Palumbo Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Vera Vivian Salyer upon the occasion of the eightieth anniversary of her birth. Apr 11-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 319 (BR 2691) - D. Graham, J. Barrows Adjourn the House of Representatives in honor of Specialist Brandon Scott O'Malley. Apr 11-adopted by voice vote; introduced in House HR 320 (BR 2731) - C. Meade Urge Congress to enact mandatory veterans' health care funding. Apr 11-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 321 (BR 2730) - T. Pullin Urge the Public Service Commission to consider the deployment of Advanced Clean Coal Technologies. Apr 11-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Introduced Apr. 12, 2006 HR 322 (BR 2728) - D. Ford, J. Gray, S. Baugh, J. Bowen, S. Brinkman, J. Bruce, J. Carr, H. Cornett, T. Couch, R. Crimm, J. DeCesare, W. Dedman Jr, M. Denham, B. DeWeese, T. Edmonds, C. Embry Jr, D. Floyd, J. Gooch Jr, M. Harmon, G. Lynn, C. Meade, L. Napier, S. Nunn, D. Osborne, S. Rudy, T. Shelton, A. Smith, J. Stewart III, T. Turner, K. Upchurch, J. Vincent, A. Wuchner Urge the Kentucky Board of Education to continue to use A.D. and B.C. when referencing time in the Program of Studies and other related education documents. Apr 12-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 323 (BR 2733) - T. Pullin Encourage the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority to study the impact of a policy change to permit students to use KEES awards at out-of-state institutions having reciprocal in-state tuition agreements with Kentucky colleges and universities. Apr 12-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 324 (BR 2732) - T. Pullin Encourage the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to establish a toxic mold program in conjunction with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Apr 12-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote HR 325 (BR 2735) - J. Stacy, H. Collins Urge the Kentucky Board of Education to continue to use A.D. and B.C. as time references in education documents. Apr 12-introduced in House; adopted by voice vote Bills and Amendments by Sponsor * - denotes primary sponsorship of Bills and Resolutions Senate Blevins Jr, Walter SB 2, 23, 24, 27, 30, 42, 51, 54, 65, 67, 93, 151, 153, 166, 170, 172, 234*, 240, 245 SCR 34, 236*, 283 SR 25, 33, 38, 54, 61, 63*, 87, 96*, 97, 108, 155, 158*, 166, 167, 169, 180, 181*, 186*, 188, 193*, 206, 207, 212, 216*, 227*, 240*, 241, 242, 251*, 256*, 265*, 266*, 267*, 276*, 277, 289, 291*, 319, 329* HB 301: SFA(1), (2), (3), (4), (5) Borders, Charlie SB 2, 3, 23, 30, 43*, 47, 51, 64, 93, 166*, 174*, 236*, 245 SR 33, 38, 54, 63, 87, 96*, 128*, 137*, 152, 166, 167, 169, 172, 188, 207, 211*, 240, 242, 251, 267, 291, 292*, 319, 325*, 329*, 340 SB 174: SFA(1) HB 380: SCA(1), (4), (5), (6); HB 422: SCA(1); HB 533: SCA(1); HB 537: SCA(2); HB 557: SCA(1), (2), (3) HCR 137: SCA(1) Boswell, David E SB 2, 4*, 7*, 11*, 51, 67, 77*, 79*, 88, 93, 125, 151*, 153, 170, 172, 198*, 199*, 240, 245 SCR 18*, 34, 236, 283 SJR 138* SR 12*, 13*, 14*, 15*, 25, 33, 38, 54, 61, 63, 80, 81, 84, 85*, 86, 87, 96, 97, 103*, 108, 117*, 137, 155, 166, 167, 169*, 172, 179*, 180, 181, 188, 207, 214*, 215*, 240, 241*, 242, 251, 265, 266, 267, 276, 277*, 289, 291, 300*, 319 SB 39: SFA(2) Buford, Tom SB 2, 5*, 25*, 30, 45*, 46*, 51*, 53*, 60*, 66*, 67, 74*, 78*, 88*, 90*, 92*, 93*, 101*, 102*, 106*, 107*, 108*, 114*, 123*, 141*, 150*, 151, 179*, 202, 208*, 220, 239* SCR 98*, 130* SR 19*, 20*, 23*, 33, 38, 54, 87, 93*, 96, 97, 137*, 139, 140, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169, 177*, 181, 188, 207, 210*, 240, 244*, 257*, 260, 261*, 262*, 291, 293*, 302*, 319, 340 SB 51: SFA(1); SB 78: SFA(1); SB 90: SFA(1); SB 102: SFA(1), (2); SB 123: SCA(1), SFA(1) HB 17: SFA(1); HB 418: SCA(1); HB 497: SFA(1), (2); HB 561: SCA(1); HB 645: SFA(1) Carroll, Julian M SB 2, 14*, 15*, 17*, 24*, 29*, 41*, 67, 108, 172, 253* SCR 34, 236 SJR 173* SR 9*, 33, 38, 54, 61, 63, 80, 81, 87, 96, 139*, 140*, 153*, 155, 165*, 166, 167, 169, 179, 181, 188*, 195*, 206*, 207, 224*, 227*, 233*, 234*, 240, 242, 256, 260, 267, 276, 277, 287*, 289, 291, 299*, 300*, 319, 322*, 329 Clark, Perry B SB 245 SCR 236, 283* SR 207, 240, 241, 242*, 276, 289, 319, 320*, 321*, 324, 329 Denton, Julie SB 2, 18*, 32, 81*, 85*, 91*, 93, 139*, 144*, 160*, 169*, 171*, 175*, 180, 185*, 187*, 188*, 189*, 202*, 218*, 223*, 245, 249*, 250* SCR 183* SJR 104*, 176* SR 33, 38, 54, 79*, 87*, 96, 129*, 136*, 152, 166, 167, 169, 181, 188, 207, 211, 235*, 240, 242, 267, 268*, 296*, 311*, 317*, 319, 335*, 340 SB 91: SFA(1); SB 144: SCA(1) HB 55: SFA(1), (2); HB 117: SFA(1); HB 155: SFA(1); HB 445: SFA(1); HB 533: SFA(1), (2) Gibson, Carroll SB 2, 93, 113*, 156* SR 22*, 29*, 30*, 31*, 33, 38, 54, 87, 96, 136, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169, 188, 207, 240, 242, 267, 277*, 295*, 307*, 308*, 319, 329, 340 Guthrie, Brett SB 2, 65*, 93, 103*, 130, 173* SJR 228*, 232* SR 27*, 33, 38, 39*, 40*, 41*, 42*, 43*, 44*, 45*, 46*, 47*, 48*, 49*, 50*, 51*, 54, 55*, 63, 87, 96, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169, 186, 188, 207, 240, 242, 267, 280*, 319, 329, 336*, 340 SB 122: SCA(1) HB 90: SCA(1); HB 707: SCA(1) Harper Angel, Denise SB 2, 11, 13*, 19*, 23, 24, 27*, 42*, 51, 65, 67, 93, 99, 151, 153*, 166, 170*, 172, 183*, 202*, 234*, 240, 245 SCR 236*, 283 SJR 126* SR 25, 33, 38, 54, 61, 63, 80, 81, 84*, 85*, 86*, 87, 88*, 96, 97*, 108*, 123*, 129*, 136, 155, 166, 167, 169, 172, 179, 180, 181*, 186, 188, 193, 207, 212*, 215, 240*, 241*, 242*, 245*, 251*, 256*, 265, 266, 276, 277, 289, 291, 319, 324*, 329 Harris, Ernie SB 2, 3, 23, 30, 75*, 76*, 93, 100*, 167*, 236 SJR 173 SR 33, 38, 52, 54, 63, 66*, 67*, 68*, 69*, 70*, 71*, 72*, 73*, 74*, 75*, 76*, 78*, 87, 96, 99*, 124*, 136, 152, 161*, 166, 167, 168*, 169, 181, 182*, 188, 207, 240, 242, 291, 319, 329, 340 HB 17: SFA(2), (3); HB 131: SFA(1), (3); HB 508: SFA(1) Jensen, Tom SB 2, 3, 23, 93, 136*, 137*, 138*, 147*, 196*, 210*, 219*, 232*, 233*, 237*, 243*, 244* SCR 34, 236 SJR 231* SR 33, 38, 54, 63, 87, 112*, 113*, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169, 188, 207, 237*, 240, 259*, 267, 319, 329, 330*, 331*, 340 SB 76: SCA(1); SB 138: SCA(1); SB 176: SFA(1) HB 90: SFA(3); HB 110: SCA(1); HB 361: SFA(1), (2); HB 470: SFA(1); HB 572: SCA(1) Jones II, Ray S SB 2, 3, 51, 52*, 54, 67, 140*, 153, 161*, 162*, 163*, 164*, 177*, 195*, 196, 200*, 201*, 203*, 240*, 247* SCR 34, 236 SJR 24*, 122*, 159*, 160*, 163*, 230* SR 25*, 32*, 33, 38*, 54*, 61*, 63, 87, 97, 114*, 157, 166*, 167*, 169, 172*, 180, 186, 188, 193, 207, 240*, 255*, 256, 276, 289*, 297*, 315*, 319, 326* SB 38: SFA(1); SB 154: SFA(1) Kelly, Dan SB 2, 50*, 57*, 58*, 59*, 61*, 68*, 69*, 70*, 89*, 93, 105*, 117*, 130*, 134*, 146*, 245* SR 1*, 2*, 3*, 16*, 33, 36*, 38, 54, 87, 101*, 131*, 152, 155*, 164*, 166, 167, 169, 180*, 188, 195*, 207*, 225*, 239*, 240, 242, 267, 298*, 319, 323*, 340 SB 105: SCA(1) HB 45: SFA(2); HB 380: SCA(3), (7) Kerr, Alice Forgy SB 2, 23, 30, 93, 96, 102, 108*, 202, 209*, 216*, 258* SJR 173 SR 33, 38, 45*, 49, 54, 63, 87, 96, 129, 136*, 139, 140, 152, 155, 156*, 166, 167, 169, 181, 188, 207, 211, 240, 242, 247*, 248*, 260*, 267, 291, 318*, 319, 340 HB 380: SCA(2) Leeper, Robert J (Bob) SB 2, 93, 121* SR 33, 38, 54, 63, 87, 96, 109*, 136, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169*, 170*, 188, 207, 240, 242, 267, 277, 319, 327*, 329 HB 408: SCA(1) McGaha, Vernie SB 1, 2, 3, 23, 64*, 93, 98*, 129*, 130, 176*, 178, 219*, 226*, 230*, 231*, 236 SR 33, 38, 54, 87, 107, 112*, 152, 155, 166, 167, 185*, 188, 197*, 207, 240, 274*, 319, 340 SB 50: SCA(1); SB 148: SFA(1); SB 230: SFA(1) Mongiardo, Daniel SB 2, 11, 20*, 21*, 23, 42, 54, 63*, 65, 67, 93, 94*, 135*, 151, 153, 172, 207*, 241*, 255* SCR 34*, 236 SJR 24 SR 33, 38, 54, 61, 80*, 81, 87, 100*, 157*, 166, 167, 186, 188, 194*, 207, 256, 267, 276, 277, 289, 291*, 319 Neal, Gerald A SB 2, 67, 99, 104*, 149*, 151, 159*, 172*, 245, 251*, 252* SCR 102*, 105*, 283 SJR 126* SR 33, 35*, 38, 54*, 59*, 87, 88*, 89*, 90*, 91*, 92*, 116*, 121*, 127*, 132*, 136, 154*, 166, 167, 171*, 179*, 180, 181, 186, 187*, 188, 192*, 200*, 207, 209*, 240, 241, 242, 245*, 249*, 256, 263*, 275*, 276, 277, 289, 291, 305*, 312*, 319, 324*, 329 HB 193: SFA(1); HB 283: SFA(1) Palmer II, R J SB 2, 11, 23, 54, 67, 80*, 81*, 86*, 116*, 132, 151, 153, 217* SCR 34, 236 SR 25, 33, 38, 54, 61, 62*, 81, 87, 120*, 155, 166, 167, 169, 172, 180, 188, 207, 217*, 240, 241, 242, 256, 258*, 276, 284*, 285*, 289, 294*, 319, 329, 334* SB 1: SFA(1); SB 12: SFA(2), (3) Pendleton, Joey SB 2, 3, 6, 11, 23, 31*, 32*, 33*, 51, 52, 54*, 65, 67*, 93, 96, 112*, 129*, 151*, 152*, 153, 166, 170, 172*, 183*, 184*, 187, 211*, 221*, 222*, 230*, 235*, 245 SCR 34, 236, 283* SR 33, 38, 54, 61, 63, 77*, 80, 81, 84*, 85, 86*, 87, 96, 108*, 115*, 116*, 155, 166, 167, 169, 172, 174*, 175*, 179, 180, 181, 186, 188, 189*, 207, 213*, 222*, 240, 241, 253*, 256, 267, 277, 289, 291, 319, 329 SB 2: SFA(1); SB 132: SFA(1), (2) HB 90: SFA(1), (2); HB 117: SFA(3); HB 129: SFA(1); HB 497: SCA(1) Rhoads, Jerry P SB 2, 11, 24, 51, 54, 63*, 67, 93, 131, 151, 153*, 170*, 172, 240*, 245 SCR 18*, 34*, 236, 283 SR 33, 38, 54, 61, 63, 80, 81, 87, 96, 97, 103, 117*, 133*, 134*, 135*, 136, 155, 166, 167, 169, 172, 188, 207, 212, 214, 240, 241, 242, 256, 265, 277, 289, 291, 300, 319*, 329 Ridley, Dorsey SB 2, 23, 24, 51, 54, 67*, 74*, 77*, 93, 151, 153, 172, 240, 247 SCR 34, 236 SJR 138* SR 25, 33, 38, 54, 61, 63, 87, 97, 103*, 108, 157, 166, 167, 172, 181, 186, 188, 207, 215, 240, 241, 242, 256, 265, 276, 289, 291, 319*, 329 Roeding, Richard "Dick" SB 1, 2, 3*, 12, 23, 30, 35, 38*, 47, 48*, 49*, 50, 56, 62*, 82, 85, 93, 96*, 100*, 110*, 125, 130, 143*, 158, 168*, 178*, 180, 225*, 236, 245 SR 33, 38, 52, 54, 63, 87, 94*, 96, 106, 107, 125*, 136, 152*, 166, 167, 169, 180, 188, 191*, 207, 218*, 240, 254, 282*, 291, 319, 340 SB 49: SFA(1), (2), (3); SB 204: SFA(2) HB 45: SFA(1); HB 63: SFA(1); HB 131: SFA(5); HB 418: SFA(2) Sanders Jr, Richie SB 2, 93, 122*, 148* SJR 228* SR 33, 38, 49*, 50*, 54, 63, 64*, 65*, 87, 96, 136, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169, 181, 186, 188, 207, 238*, 240, 267, 291, 336*, 337*, 340 SB 148: SFA(2) SR 238: SCA(1), (2) HB 94: SFA(1) Scorsone, Ernesto SB 2, 6*, 54, 67, 99*, 102*, 108, 151, 172, 248* SCR 18, 198*, 283 SJR 173*, 176* SR 33, 38, 61, 87, 110*, 111*, 139*, 140*, 155, 166, 167, 179, 181, 188, 196*, 206*, 207, 220*, 240, 256, 260*, 267, 277, 289, 291, 319 SB 12: SFA(1); SB 45: SFA(1); SB 125: SFA(1); SB 154: SCA(2); SB 236: SFA(1), (2) HB 3: SFA(1), (2); HB 337: SFA(1), (2), (3) Seum, Dan SB 2, 3, 10*, 22*, 28*, 36*, 39*, 55*, 85*, 93, 142*, 178*, 186*, 213*, 214*, 215*, 228*, 229*, 236 SCR 229* SR 33, 38, 54, 87*, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169, 181, 188, 207, 240, 254*, 291, 319, 335*, 340 HB 117: SCA(1), SFA(2); HB 341: SFA(2) Shaughnessy, Tim SB 2, 67, 99*, 128*, 151 SCR 283 SJR 126 SR 21*, 33*, 38, 54, 61, 87, 123*, 155, 166, 167, 186, 188, 207, 219*, 240, 241, 242, 243*, 256, 276, 278*, 289, 291, 296*, 319 SB 39: SFA(1); SB 130: SFA(1), (2), (3) HB 418: SFA(1); HB 532: SFA(1) Stine, Katie SB 1, 2, 12*, 23, 47*, 93, 125*, 126*, 130, 158*, 165*, 180*, 194*, 202, 238* SJR 184* SR 33, 38, 54, 87, 96, 129, 136, 152, 155*, 166, 167, 169, 188, 207, 282, 319, 340 HB 585: SCA(1) Stivers II, Robert SB 2, 93, 118*, 119*, 120*, 131*, 132*, 154*, 155*, 190*, 191*, 192*, 193*, 200*, 201*, 204*, 210*, 241* SR 38, 87, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169, 188, 207, 237*, 240, 267, 286*, 301*, 309*, 319, 329, 340 SB 93: SCA(1); SB 132: SFA(3); SB 154: SCA(1); SB 191: SCA(1), SFA(1); SB 204: SFA(1) HB 3: SFA(3); HB 290: SCA(1); HB 299: SFA(1); HB 520: SCA(1) Tapp, Gary SB 1, 2, 3, 8*, 9*, 23, 34*, 37*, 40*, 44*, 56*, 64*, 65*, 71*, 82*, 87*, 93, 96*, 97*, 127*, 130, 178, 211*, 220*, 224*, 235, 236 SJR 190* SR 33, 38, 53*, 54, 87, 107*, 136, 152, 155, 166, 167, 188, 207, 240, 242, 306*, 316*, 319, 340 SB 82: SCA(1), SFA(1), (2); SB 97: SCA(1); SB 124: SFA(1); SB 211: SCA(1) HB 131: SFA(2); HB 314: SFA(2); HB 341: SFA(1); HB 445: SCA(1) Thayer, Damon SB 1, 2, 3, 12, 16, 23, 38, 93, 125*, 130, 158*, 181*, 236 SCR 341* SR 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 8*, 10*, 11*, 17*, 33, 38, 52, 54, 60*, 87, 106*, 107, 118*, 119*, 152*, 155, 166, 167, 169, 178*, 188, 207, 208*, 221*, 240, 242, 254*, 264*, 279*, 281*, 282, 304*, 319, 328*, 340* SB 87: SCA(1); SB 176: SCA(1), (2) HB 131: SFA(4); HB 343: SCA(1); HB 388: SFA(1); HB 446: SFA(1), (2), (3), (4); HB 453: SCA(1); HB 537: SCA(1) Tori, Elizabeth SB 1, 2*, 3, 12, 16*, 23*, 30*, 72*, 73*, 93, 95*, 111*, 124*, 133*, 145*, 182*, 202, 226*, 236*, 242* SR 28*, 33, 37*, 38, 54, 63, 79, 83*, 87, 107, 108, 129, 136, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169, 188, 207, 240, 242, 250*, 252*, 319, 340 SB 2: SFA(2) HB 24: SFA(1), (2); HB 286: SFA(1) Turner, Johnny Ray SB 2, 3, 11, 23, 24, 26*, 51, 54*, 67, 151, 153, 170, 172, 202, 245, 253*, 254* SCR 34, 236, 283 SJR 24*, 122*, 163*, 201*, 202*, 203*, 204*, 205*, 226* SR 25, 33, 38, 54, 61, 63*, 80*, 81*, 87, 97, 155, 157*, 166*, 167*, 169, 172*, 180*, 181, 186*, 188*, 193*, 207, 212*, 214*, 215*, 223*, 240, 241, 246*, 251, 256, 265*, 266*, 267*, 276*, 288*, 289*, 291*, 297*, 313*, 314*, 315*, 319, 329, 332*, 333* Westwood, Jack SB 1, 2, 3, 8, 12, 23, 35*, 64, 83*, 84*, 93, 115*, 125, 130, 157*, 158, 178, 197*, 205*, 206*, 212*, 227*, 231*, 236, 246* SCR 95* SJR 199* SR 33, 38, 52, 54, 63, 87, 106*, 107*, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169, 188, 207, 240, 242, 282*, 303*, 319, 340 SB 35: SCA(1); SB 115: SCA(1) HB 314: SFA(1) Williams, David L SB 1*, 2*, 109*, 256*, 257* SCR 143*, 144*, 341* SR 33, 38, 52*, 54, 56*, 57*, 58*, 62*, 63, 82*, 87, 120*, 141*, 142*, 145*, 146*, 147*, 148*, 149*, 150*, 151*, 152, 162*, 166, 167, 169, 188, 207*, 211*, 225*, 240, 267, 269*, 270*, 271*, 272*, 273*, 274*, 290*, 299*, 310*, 319, 338*, 339*, 340* SB 93: SFA(1); SB 109: SCA(1) HB 117: SFA(4); HB 138: SCA(2), (3) Winters, Ken SB 2, 23, 93, 130* SCR 283 SR 26*, 33, 38, 54, 63, 87, 152, 155, 166, 167, 169, 188, 197*, 207, 240, 242, 267, 277, 291, 319, 327*, 329, 340 SB 57: SCA(1); SB 130: SCA(1); SB 152: SCA(1) HB 138: SCA(1); HB 341: SCA(1); HB 449: SCA(1) Worley, Ed SB 2, 11, 23, 52*, 54, 67, 91*, 92*, 195*, 196*, 203*, 245*, 255* SCR 34, 236 SR 25*, 33, 38*, 54, 61*, 87, 97*, 136, 166, 167, 169, 180, 181, 186, 188, 207*, 213*, 222*, 225*, 240, 241, 256, 276, 280*, 289, 291, 319, 329 House Adams, Royce W HB 1, 2, 3, 24, 45, 66, 75, 109, 183, 232, 236, 260, 263*, 264*, 277, 283, 284*, 285*, 286, 290, 295, 299, 326, 327, 337, 374, 376, 390, 398*, 400, 445, 489, 490, 499, 508, 512*, 539*, 559*, 585, 608*, 631, 642* HCR 115*, 250 HR 18, 29, 61, 75*, 81, 91, 102, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 285, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 SB 34: HFA(3) Adkins, Rocky HB 1, 3, 24, 220*, 277, 283*, 290, 299*, 374, 400, 445, 498, 503, 508, 536*, 543*, 566*, 675, 720*, 735* HCR 30*, 32*, 35*, 36*, 37*, 38*, 39*, 41*, 42*, 43*, 49*, 50*, 217*, 238* HJR 47, 101 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 84, 86*, 91, 105, 109, 117, 122*, 123, 134, 136, 138*, 143, 146, 151*, 152*, 164, 184, 186, 192*, 201, 205, 206, 212*, 232, 234, 270*, 285, 288*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 299: HCA(1), HFA(1) Arnold Jr, John A HB 1, 3, 5, 24, 30, 45, 183, 236, 277, 283, 286, 290, 299, 326, 385, 387*, 388*, 445, 497, 499 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 107, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 151, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Arnold, Adrian K HB 1, 3, 24, 43*, 44*, 63, 134*, 135*, 171, 236, 263, 264, 271*, 274, 277, 290, 299, 301*, 393*, 400, 421*, 423*, 438*, 441*, 442*, 443*, 456, 480, 481, 497, 500, 519*, 537, 553*, 639*, 640*, 669*, 670*, 690* HJR 104* HR 18, 29, 61, 66*, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 206, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 670: HFA(1), (2), (3) SB 204: HFA(1), (2); SB 245: HFA(3) Ballard, Eddie HB 1, 2, 5, 24, 45, 75, 148, 235*, 236, 260*, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 337, 374, 385, 397, 400, 445, 487, 489, 490, 497, 503, 508, 559, 604*, 605, 611*, 612*, 626*, 675 HCR 250* HJR 101, 211*, 219* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 107*, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 282*, 285, 288, 291*, 305*, 307, 308*, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Barrows, Joe HB 1, 24, 154*, 200, 224*, 299, 374, 378, 390*, 391*, 400, 427*, 445, 453*, 497, 503, 508*, 544*, 558*, 585, 600*, 601*, 631, 656*, 743*, 751* HCR 190* HJR 14, 110 HR 18, 29, 61, 91, 98*, 105, 109, 117*, 118*, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 176*, 184, 186*, 201, 205*, 206, 210*, 232, 234, 274, 284*, 288, 303*, 305, 307, 308, 309*, 310, 311, 312, 313, 319* HB 380: HFA(12), (13); HB 390: HFA(1); HB 397: HFA(5), (7), (9), (10); HB 600: HFA(3); HB 623: HFA(2); HB 649: HFA(1), (2) HCR 190: HCA(1), HFA(1) SB 28: HCA(1), (2); SB 45: HFA(4); SB 59: HFA(2); SB 245: HCA(2) Baugh, Sheldon E HB 3, 29*, 82, 142*, 226, 235, 236, 290, 299, 406, 407*, 445, 480, 489, 490, 498, 585, 605*, 618*, 645, 683* HCR 5, 6 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 233, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 140: HFA(1); HB 222: HFA(1) SB 210: HFA(3), (4) Belcher, Carolyn HB 1, 2, 3, 24, 63, 93, 146*, 147*, 183, 200, 224, 236, 250*, 263, 270, 274, 283, 290*, 295*, 299, 337, 338, 364*, 367*, 374, 480, 501, 503, 508, 512, 520*, 529*, 590*, 592*, 614, 639*, 653*, 671, 707*, 741*, 742* HCR 119, 250 HJR 104, 110* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 184, 201, 232, 234, 248, 266*, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 295: HFA(1), (10); HB 529: HFA(1); HB 592: HFA(1); HB 707: HFA(1) HJR 168: HFA(1) Bowen, Joe HB 3, 12, 24, 26, 39, 55, 63, 90, 140, 153, 227, 236, 256, 290, 295, 299, 337, 364, 385*, 437*, 445, 487, 489, 490, 705, 714 HCR 24, 173* HJR 47 HR 11, 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 107, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 154*, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 315, 322 HB 568: HFA(2) Bratcher, Kevin D HB 3, 36, 133, 178, 198*, 236, 254, 255, 263, 264, 277, 290, 299, 337, 436, 459, 486, 489, 490, 491, 498, 613*, 625* HCR 5, 6, 8, 175 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 83, 84, 105, 108, 109, 116, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 233, 234, 251, 255*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 133: HFA(1); HB 380: HFA(2) HCR 169: HFA(1) Brinkman, Scott W HB 3, 24, 57, 62, 80, 108, 118, 133, 134, 140, 203, 234*, 236, 290, 309*, 334*, 337*, 349*, 350*, 436, 477, 488*, 490, 491, 497, 537, 538*, 585, 588*, 593, 629, 630, 631, 663*, 664*, 671, 705* HCR 5, 6, 24* HR 18, 29, 59*, 61, 80*, 81, 83*, 84, 91, 105, 108, 109, 116*, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 233, 234, 251, 255, 267, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 182: HFA(1), (2), (3); HB 234: HFA(2); HB 338: HFA(1), (2); HB 378: HFA(5); HB 600: HFA(1); HB 601: HFA(1); HB 663: HFA(1) Bruce, James E HB 1, 24, 45, 173, 183, 232, 236, 260*, 277, 290, 299, 580*, 631*, 675, 680, 741 HCR 250* HJR 211* HR 18, 29, 61, 63*, 84, 122, 123, 184, 201, 232, 234, 261*, 285, 288, 305*, 306*, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 SB 49: HCA(1); SB 90: HCA(1) Burch, Tom HB 1, 2, 3, 9, 12*, 24, 31*, 32*, 45, 62, 83, 90*, 159*, 160*, 161*, 162*, 163*, 164*, 200, 213*, 252*, 256, 270, 277, 299, 303*, 337, 338, 353*, 368*, 369, 377*, 378, 445, 475*, 476*, 477, 480, 491, 492, 497, 506, 525*, 540*, 583*, 622*, 630, 673*, 717* HCR 40*, 120, 174 HJR 215* HR 18, 29, 33*, 61, 81, 83, 84*, 91, 105, 108*, 109, 116, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 148, 151, 164, 167*, 184, 194, 201, 203*, 232, 234, 251, 255, 265*, 267, 297*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 90: HFA(2); HB 159: HFA(1) SB 34: HFA(2); SB 173: HFA(1); SB 174: HFA(1) Butler, Denver HB 1, 15*, 17*, 45, 232, 236, 277, 283, 290, 334, 338, 345*, 346*, 378, 446*, 478*, 491, 497, 666, 671 HCR 174 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 83, 84, 91, 105, 109, 116, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 151, 181, 184, 201, 232, 234, 267, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 17: HFA(1); HB 446: HFA(2); HB 565: HFA(1); HB 736: HCA(1) Butler, Dwight D HB 18, 24, 108, 127*, 128*, 129*, 131*, 133, 134, 159, 203, 232, 236, 256, 275, 283, 295, 299, 321, 322, 323, 330*, 337, 343, 455*, 486, 489, 490, 498*, 508, 587*, 675, 743 HCR 40, 147*, 174 HR 18, 23, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 107, 109, 122, 123, 134, 135*, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 285, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 131: HFA(1) Carr, James HB 3, 20, 24, 27, 36, 55, 62, 78, 82, 96, 113, 141, 179, 180, 209, 218, 226, 235, 236, 263, 270, 277, 286, 290, 299, 304*, 313, 314, 333, 337, 347, 364, 412, 413, 426*, 445, 456, 461, 482, 486, 489, 490, 495*, 499, 550, 559, 580*, 585, 630, 631, 669, 680, 683, 685, 709 HCR 5, 6, 137, 230 HR 18, 29, 57*, 61, 81, 91, 102, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 Cherry, Mike HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 24, 45, 49*, 50*, 51*, 52*, 72, 75, 82*, 90, 99*, 100*, 144*, 163, 179, 183, 235, 236, 260, 270*, 273*, 274, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 326, 333, 336*, 337, 338, 373*, 374, 396*, 397*, 400, 445, 456, 459, 498, 507, 532*, 559, 593, 602, 623*, 688* HCR 120, 161*, 250 HJR 7* HR 18, 29, 81, 91, 105, 109, 117*, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 166, 170*, 177*, 184, 201, 206, 232, 234, 247*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310*, 311, 312, 313 HB 144: HFA(1); HB 154: HCA(1); HB 397: HFA(3); HB 623: HFA(1) HR 19: HCA(1), HFA(1) SB 59: HFA(1); SB 117: HFA(1); SB 171: HFA(1), (2) Clark, Larry HB 1, 2*, 3, 4, 5, 8*, 20, 24, 45*, 57, 66, 75, 90, 108, 133, 134, 141, 163, 183, 203, 219*, 229, 232, 261*, 277, 283, 286, 295, 299, 326, 334, 337, 338, 374, 378, 395*, 397, 400, 445, 477, 494, 497, 503, 508, 511, 515*, 566, 646, 666*, 671*, 697* HCR 8, 40, 120, 174* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 83, 84, 91, 105, 108, 109, 116, 117, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 148, 151, 153, 164, 181*, 184, 186, 201, 205, 206, 210*, 232, 233, 234, 251, 255, 260, 267*, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311*, 312, 313 HB 219: HFA(1) Collins, Hubert HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 24, 30, 45, 66, 108, 183, 224, 236, 260, 274, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 326, 337, 338, 374, 392*, 394*, 397, 400, 439*, 445, 456, 487, 498, 501*, 503, 535*, 573*, 585, 631, 672*, 675, 710*, 711*, 712* HCR 106 HJR 101, 104, 168* HR 18, 29, 61, 67*, 81*, 82*, 91*, 105*, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146*, 151, 164, 184, 200*, 201, 232, 234, 248, 254*, 267, 288, 299*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 325 HB 86: HFA(9); HB 450: HFA(1); HB 501: HCA(1); HB 598: HFA(1) HJR 7: HCA(1); HJR 202: HCA(1) SB 34: HFA(5); SB 157: HCA(1) Comer Jr, James R HB 3, 30, 57, 108, 133, 134, 153, 232, 236, 263, 264, 274, 290, 299, 431*, 436, 450*, 477, 489, 490, 497, 498, 499, 519, 593, 608, 631 HR 18, 29, 61, 71*, 74*, 81, 91, 92*, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 237*, 281*, 304*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 450: HFA(2) Cornett, Howard D HB 3, 16, 24, 30, 35, 36, 211, 226, 235, 236, 263, 277, 290, 295, 299, 314, 333, 456, 458*, 489, 490, 542*, 586, 593, 631, 675, 749*, 753* HCR 15 HJR 90*, 101 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 128*, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 246*, 285, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 317*, 322 HB 645: HFA(1) SB 65: HFA(3), (4), (5) Couch, Tim HB 3, 16, 24, 36, 141, 154, 218*, 226, 236, 256, 277, 295, 299, 314, 333, 436, 450, 458, 487, 489, 490, 572, 585, 586*, 675*, 676, 694*, 726, 753 HCR 5, 6, 15, 250 HJR 101 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 151, 184, 201, 232, 234, 285, 289*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 380: HFA(5) Crenshaw, Jesse HB 1, 2, 5, 13, 24, 44, 93, 213, 224, 270, 283, 299, 338, 400, 421, 440, 445, 448, 480*, 503, 511, 614*, 615*, 665 HJR 110 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136*, 138, 143, 146, 151, 153, 164, 184, 186, 201, 232, 234, 245, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Crimm, Ron HB 3, 24, 25*, 27, 28*, 37*, 39, 44, 55, 57, 62*, 87*, 120*, 236, 254, 255, 256, 270, 277, 295, 299, 305, 333, 334, 337, 364, 436, 477, 488, 489, 490, 491, 503, 537, 565, 582*, 585, 633*, 671, 683, 705, 708* HCR 8* HJR 47 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 83, 84*, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 133*, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 148, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 233*, 234, 251*, 255*, 260, 267, 283*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 62: HFA(1); HB 600: HFA(6) Damron, Robert R HB 1, 2, 3*, 5, 24, 45, 75*, 107*, 112*, 130*, 143*, 155*, 172*, 185, 236, 237, 260, 263, 264, 277*, 283, 286, 290*, 295*, 299, 374*, 397, 421, 436*, 445, 461, 466*, 498, 503, 508, 559, 566, 585, 593, 641*, 656, 657*, 729*, 730* HCR 119*, 250 HJR 110 HR 16*, 18, 29, 61, 76*, 81, 84, 91, 105, 109, 117, 118*, 122, 123, 134*, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184*, 186, 201, 205*, 206, 232*, 234, 288, 296*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 270: HFA(5); HB 445: HCA(1) SB 90: HFA(1), (2), (3) DeCesare, Jim HB 3, 7*, 22, 38, 64*, 211*, 235, 236, 253, 254, 255, 256*, 263, 264, 274, 277, 290, 295, 306*, 307*, 308*, 337, 364, 385, 436, 445, 488*, 489, 490, 494, 554*, 559, 585, 597, 705 HCR 5, 6, 173 HJR 199* HR 17*, 18*, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 204, 232, 234, 295*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 86: HFA(8); HB 256: HCA(1); HB 378: HFA(2), (3); HB 382: HFA(2); HB 710: HFA(1), (2) Dedman Jr, W Milward HB 3, 7, 81, 227*, 236, 256, 290, 337, 436, 490, 705, 713*, 714*, 751 HJR 47, 54* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 133*, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 272*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 Denham, Mike HB 1, 24, 63, 72*, 73*, 74*, 77*, 78*, 79*, 80*, 109*, 110*, 141, 145, 171, 192*, 195, 200, 232, 236, 256, 257*, 258*, 262*, 263, 264, 271, 274, 277, 283, 286, 295, 299, 333, 338, 340, 384*, 445, 481*, 499, 502*, 513*, 514*, 537*, 541*, 553*, 591*, 663, 669, 690, 743 HCR 129*, 137* HJR 47, 104* HR 18, 29, 61, 62*, 63, 65*, 79*, 81, 91, 99*, 100*, 105, 109*, 111*, 112*, 113*, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 144*, 146, 151, 164, 178*, 184, 201, 213*, 232, 234, 244*, 261, 292*, 302*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 316*, 322 HB 77: HFA(1); HB 79: HFA(1); HB 446: HFA(1), (3), (4) SB 34: HFA(1); SB 65: HFA(2) DeWeese, Bob M HB 3, 256, 295, 334, 337, 477, 490, 491, 494, 540, 589*, 671, 704, 705, 719*, 721*, 722*, 723* HCR 8 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 83, 84, 91, 105, 108, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 233*, 234, 251, 255, 267, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312*, 313*, 322 HB 380: HFA(3), (4), (9); HB 397: HFA(8); HB 700: HFA(1), (2); HB 719: HFA(1), (2) Draud, Jon HB 1, 3, 24, 41*, 42*, 103, 104*, 117, 125*, 156*, 197*, 199, 253, 299, 337, 341*, 345, 352*, 355*, 436, 477, 489, 490, 497*, 559, 595, 596*, 600*, 601*, 630, 661*, 705, 721, 723 HCR 5, 6, 165* HJR 14*, 145* HR 18, 29, 61*, 84, 91, 102, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 151, 164, 184, 201, 218*, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Edmonds, Ted "Teddy" HB 1, 7, 40*, 84, 171, 203*, 204*, 205*, 206*, 207*, 208*, 209*, 210*, 236, 256, 277, 290, 295, 299, 314, 337, 338, 343, 352, 355, 376, 392, 409*, 445, 456*, 586*, 616*, 617*, 631*, 675, 680, 726*, 737* HCR 9, 12, 30, 32, 39, 42, 115, 165* HJR 104 HR 18, 29*, 51*, 52*, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 150*, 151, 184, 201, 232, 234, 285, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 209: HCA(1), (2), HFA(1) Embry Jr, C B HB 3, 6*, 7, 16, 18*, 19*, 24, 35, 44, 45, 46*, 67, 97*, 104, 133, 134, 140, 171, 173, 174*, 180, 203*, 236, 256, 263, 264, 270, 274, 277, 290, 295, 299, 343, 347, 364, 376, 389, 412, 445, 456, 461, 489, 490, 498, 503, 508, 554, 585, 595*, 602, 631, 671, 680, 753 HR 18, 29, 61, 69*, 70*, 81, 91, 102, 105, 109, 122, 123, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 Farmer, Bill HB 3, 22*, 24, 27, 36, 47*, 55, 57, 59*, 60*, 79, 80, 88, 90, 96, 100, 107, 158, 175, 185*, 223, 236, 260, 263, 264, 290, 295, 320*, 338, 364*, 372, 456, 490, 520*, 559, 631 HCR 106, 250 HJR 110 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 184, 201, 232, 234, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 175: HFA(2); HB 295: HFA(2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (9); HB 320: HCA(1); HB 378: HFA(1); HB 380: HFA(6); HB 493: HFA(1), (2); HB 511: HFA(1), (2) Fischer, Joseph M HB 214*, 215*, 216*, 217*, 226*, 231, 235, 236, 253*, 254*, 255*, 263, 277, 290, 347*, 348, 354*, 355, 364, 389, 412*, 413*, 436, 463*, 489, 490, 631, 652, 750* HCR 5, 6 HJR 220 HR 18, 29, 60*, 61, 81, 91, 102*, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 151, 164, 183*, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 276: HFA(1); HB 380: HFA(10); HB 670: HFA(4) SB 171: HFA(5), (7); SB 210: HFA(2) Floyd, David HB 7, 22*, 45, 81, 90, 123*, 124*, 137*, 165*, 171, 216, 231, 236, 242, 254, 255, 256, 272, 277, 290, 291*, 295, 299, 315, 337, 352, 355, 366*, 385, 477, 489, 490, 507, 508, 537, 584*, 585, 630, 634, 663, 709, 721, 722 HCR 5, 6, 173*, 207, 230* HJR 145 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 151, 164, 184, 198*, 201, 232, 233, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 315, 322 HB 334: HFA(3), (5); HB 378: HFA(4) SB 28: HFA(1); SB 65: HFA(1) Ford, Danny R HB 3, 11, 16, 24, 35, 235, 236, 253, 254, 255, 256, 277, 305, 337, 361*, 365*, 421, 486, 489, 490, 522*, 533*, 548*, 585, 620*, 631, 671 HR 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322* HB 361: HFA(1); HB 397: HFA(1), (2) SB 34: HFA(7) Gooch Jr, Jim HB 1, 3, 24, 63, 235, 236, 260, 277, 290, 295, 299, 309*, 334*, 337, 342*, 363*, 383*, 385, 408*, 470*, 484*, 487, 497, 503, 508, 561*, 565*, 578*, 579*, 585, 630*, 649*, 675, 693*, 708* HJR 101 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 107, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 143: HFA(1); HB 295: HFA(8); HB 334: HFA(4); HB 383: HFA(1); HB 470: HFA(1), (2); HB 561: HFA(1); HB 565: HCA(1); HB 693: HCA(1) SB 50: HFA(1); SB 210: HFA(1); SB 245: HFA(4) Graham, Derrick HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 13, 24, 45, 62, 63, 66, 75, 80, 91, 139, 154*, 179, 183, 199, 212, 213, 224*, 232, 270, 274*, 283, 286, 295, 299, 326, 334, 338, 374, 390, 391, 397*, 400, 438, 445, 448*, 480, 497, 503, 521, 523, 559, 602 HCR 22*, 40, 137, 195* HR 18, 29, 44*, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 153, 164, 172, 184, 196*, 201, 206*, 228*, 231*, 232, 234, 235*, 239*, 245, 248, 263, 268*, 274*, 284, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 319* SB 34: HFA(4) Gray, J R HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 24, 30, 35*, 45, 66, 75, 90, 98, 163, 183, 236*, 237*, 238*, 239*, 240*, 241*, 242*, 256, 260, 277, 283, 290, 295, 299, 326, 337, 338, 354*, 374, 378*, 390, 391, 397, 400, 405*, 443*, 445, 492, 493*, 498*, 508, 559, 567*, 593, 631, 632*, 668, 690* HCR 175*, 250 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 166, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322* HB 238: HFA(1); HB 632: HFA(1), (2) SB 111: HFA(1); SB 179: HFA(1), (2); SB 191: HCA(1), (2); SB 194: HFA(3), (5) Hall, W Keith HB 1, 3, 5, 7, 20, 24, 30, 55, 62, 75, 84, 98, 108, 140, 141, 143, 158, 167, 173*, 183, 200, 203, 224, 226, 233*, 260, 263, 264, 270, 274*, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 297*, 299, 314, 320, 326, 338, 374, 378, 397, 400, 413*, 421, 445, 450*, 456, 458, 461, 477, 480, 487*, 489, 495*, 501*, 503, 506, 508, 526, 566, 573*, 585, 593, 631, 675, 691*, 692*, 726, 748* HCR 40, 120 HJR 87*, 101* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 194, 201, 232, 233, 234, 241*, 285, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 SB 89: HFA(1), (2), (3); SB 176: HFA(2), (3), (4); SB 229: HFA(5); SB 245: HFA(2) Harmon, Mike HB 214*, 225*, 226*, 227*, 228*, 231*, 235, 236, 254, 255, 256, 277, 337, 354, 436, 486, 489, 490, 491, 492, 677* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 102, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 76: HFA(3), (4); HB 270: HFA(1), (2), (3), (4); HB 670: HFA(5), (6) Harper, Mary HB 9, 184*, 226, 236, 243*, 256, 337, 477, 489, 490, 497, 559, 585, 630 HCR 119 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 84, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 151, 184, 201, 232, 234, 248, 251, 255, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Henley, Melvin B HB 3, 10*, 34*, 45, 98*, 256, 299, 459, 482, 489, 490, 493*, 498, 559, 592, 621*, 668 HCR 5, 6 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Higdon, Jimmy HB 3, 96, 122, 151*, 173, 191*, 199, 236, 254, 255, 256, 263, 264, 274, 290, 295, 337, 358*, 359*, 361, 364, 445, 456, 477, 480, 490, 498, 499, 522, 585, 616, 619*, 630, 631, 675 HCR 40 HR 18, 29, 61, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 151: HFA(1) Hoffman, Charlie HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 24, 45, 57, 66, 75, 83, 86*, 90, 98, 102, 106*, 117, 131, 141, 145, 154, 171, 181, 183, 199, 200, 224, 232, 236, 260, 263, 264, 270, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 321, 322, 323, 337, 338, 378, 397, 400, 429*, 430*, 435, 445, 486, 499, 503, 511*, 537, 643*, 646 HCR 250, 278* HJR 110 HR 16, 18, 29, 56*, 58*, 61, 76*, 81, 91*, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 221*, 232, 234, 242*, 258*, 279*, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 SB 108: HCA(1) Hoover, Jeff HB 21*, 61*, 193*, 277, 290, 295, 305*, 337, 351*, 361, 380*, 395*, 445, 459, 477, 489, 490, 508, 521*, 559, 564*, 585, 598*, 646*, 652, 671, 739* HJR 47, 93* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 84, 91, 103*, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143*, 146, 151, 157*, 164, 184, 194, 201, 206, 213, 232, 233, 234, 249*, 286*, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312*, 313*, 314* HB 2: HFA(2); HB 277: HFA(1); HB 334: HFA(2); HB 372: HFA(1); HB 376: HFA(1); HB 380: HFA(8); HB 397: HFA(4), (6) Horlander, Dennis HB 1, 2, 3, 24, 30, 45, 84, 90, 98, 108, 133, 134, 171*, 199, 200, 203, 232, 236, 256, 270, 283, 290, 299, 321, 322, 323, 330, 337, 338, 445, 455, 467, 480, 491*, 497, 498, 570*, 646, 650*, 651*, 666, 671, 687* HCR 40, 174 HJR 47 HR 18, 23, 29, 61, 81, 83, 91, 105, 109, 116, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 148, 151, 164, 181, 184, 201, 232, 233, 234, 267, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Jenkins, Joni L HB 1, 2, 3*, 5, 13, 45, 57, 98, 108, 132*, 133*, 134, 200, 203, 212, 213, 224, 229*, 230*, 232, 244*, 256, 261, 270, 283, 299, 321, 322, 323, 325, 334, 337*, 338, 341, 353*, 360, 369, 378, 399*, 407, 420*, 439*, 447*, 459*, 460, 467*, 469*, 477, 483, 491, 497, 498, 503, 506, 515*, 518, 614*, 666, 671, 682* HCR 40*, 119, 174 HR 18, 23*, 29, 61, 81, 83*, 84, 91, 105, 108*, 109, 116*, 122, 123, 127*, 134, 136, 138, 140*, 143, 146, 148*, 151, 153, 158, 163*, 164, 181*, 184, 201, 204*, 231, 232, 233, 234, 240*, 245, 248*, 251, 255, 256*, 260*, 267, 305, 307*, 308, 309, 310, 311*, 312, 313 Keene, Dennis HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 24, 45, 63, 66, 75, 90, 133, 134, 171, 183, 196*, 199*, 200, 203, 232, 236, 263, 264, 270, 272, 274, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 321, 322, 323, 326, 338, 348, 374, 390, 391, 395, 397, 400, 416*, 422, 428*, 435*, 445, 455, 459, 491, 497*, 508, 559, 566, 585, 631, 727*, 752* HCR 174 HJR 47 HR 18, 29, 61*, 91, 102, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 260, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 SB 229: HCA(1), HFA(3), (4) Kerr, Thomas HB 3, 36, 41, 50, 133, 136, 235*, 236, 254, 255, 256, 277, 290, 295, 337, 347, 352, 355, 375*, 424*, 445, 461, 489, 490, 585, 630, 652*, 654*, 655*, 662*, 740* HCR 5, 6 HR 18, 29, 55*, 61, 81, 84, 91, 102*, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 218*, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Lee, Jimmie HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 24, 45, 73, 91*, 92*, 183, 200, 232, 236, 260, 274, 283, 286, 295, 299, 338, 400, 401*, 422*, 433*, 445, 477*, 499, 503, 566, 569*, 735* HCR 250 HJR 10* HR 18, 29, 61, 78*, 81, 84, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 264*, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 302: HFA(1); HB 380: HFA(1); HB 401: HFA(1), (2) Lee, Stan HB 3, 14*, 26*, 36*, 38*, 39*, 54, 58*, 115*, 150, 171, 188*, 189*, 190*, 215*, 226, 236, 277, 290, 316*, 333, 413, 436*, 486, 489, 490, 491, 494*, 495, 549*, 609*, 610*, 652 HCR 4*, 5, 6, 15*, 25*, 175* HJR 110 HR 18, 29, 81, 91, 109, 121*, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 3: HFA(1), (2); HB 115: HFA(1), (2), (3); HB 190: HFA(1); HB 558: HFA(1), (2) SB 11: HFA(4), (5), (6); SB 106: HFA(1) Lindsay, Gross C HB 1, 175*, 176*, 275*, 276*, 279*, 280*, 292*, 293*, 294*, 299, 317*, 318*, 319*, 382*, 386*, 400, 410*, 432*, 472*, 665* HJR 95* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 84, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 3: HCA(1); HB 101: HCA(1); HB 153: HFA(1); HB 175: HFA(1); HB 234: HCA(1); HB 275: HCA(1), HFA(1); HB 333: HCA(1); HB 376: HCA(1); HB 406: HCA(1); HB 407: HFA(1); HB 424: HCA(1); HB 472: HFA(1), (2) SB 11: HCA(1); SB 154: HCA(1); SB 245: HCA(1), HFA(5) Lynn, Gerry HB 3, 7, 20, 22, 24, 27, 33, 34, 37, 45, 59, 62, 63, 83, 90, 108, 129, 133, 134, 140, 148, 173, 203, 226, 232, 235, 236, 243, 253, 256, 270, 274, 277, 288, 290, 295, 299, 322, 323, 337, 343*, 344*, 352, 355, 382, 392, 445, 456, 461, 482, 489, 490, 497, 498, 508 HCR 5, 6 HJR 110 HR 18, 29, 61, 68*, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 SB 171: HFA(4) Marcotte, Paul H HB 9*, 90, 111*, 199, 236, 259, 337, 348, 352, 355, 411*, 488, 489, 490, 497, 630, 635*, 684 HJR 20, 47 HR 18, 29, 48*, 61, 81, 91, 102, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 90: HFA(1); HB 378: HFA(6); HB 380: HFA(7) Marzian, Mary Lou HB 1, 2*, 3, 13, 24, 45, 57*, 83, 86, 90, 98, 102*, 103*, 106, 163, 221*, 222*, 230, 244, 256, 261, 270, 283, 334, 337, 338, 353, 369*, 372, 378, 399*, 400, 420*, 435, 459, 460*, 477, 480, 483*, 491, 497, 506*, 518*, 575*, 576*, 602, 666, 682 HCR 31*, 40, 119, 169*, 174, 189* HR 18, 29, 61, 83, 84, 91, 109, 122, 123, 124, 126*, 130*, 131*, 132*, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 148*, 149*, 151, 153, 158*, 159*, 163*, 164, 181, 184, 201, 232, 234, 245, 248, 251*, 255, 260*, 267, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 236: HFA(1); HB 585: HFA(4), (5) SB 109: HFA(1), (2); SB 110: HFA(1), (2); SB 130: HFA(3), (4) McKee, Thomas M HB 1, 2, 3, 24, 145, 179, 183*, 195, 199, 200, 236, 247*, 248*, 249*, 256, 263, 264, 266*, 267*, 268*, 269*, 271*, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299*, 327*, 333, 338, 340*, 374, 415*, 416*, 435, 445, 456, 468, 481*, 486, 497, 499, 503, 508, 608, 624*, 634*, 640*, 656, 668, 669*, 689*, 719*, 738*, 743 HCR 120, 217* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 84, 91, 105, 109*, 111*, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 171*, 184, 201, 232, 234, 247*, 292*, 298*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 268: HCA(1) SB 230: HCA(1) Meade, Charles E HB 1, 3, 5, 20, 24, 30*, 141, 143*, 236, 256, 260, 263, 264, 270, 274, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 314*, 326, 333, 337, 338, 378, 392, 394*, 400, 445, 458, 477, 482*, 487, 503, 573, 616*, 631, 675, 696*, 748* HJR 45*, 46*, 101* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146*, 151, 164*, 184, 201, 232, 234, 285, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 320*, 322 HB 138: HFA(1), (2); HB 394: HFA(1) SB 34: HFA(6); SB 171: HFA(3) Meeks, Reginald K HB 1, 2, 5, 9, 13, 24, 32, 43, 45, 53, 62, 79, 80, 83, 90, 93, 103, 116*, 117*, 118*, 119*, 132, 162, 163, 180, 183, 212*, 213, 230, 244, 270, 283, 334, 337, 338, 348, 353, 369, 399, 400, 435, 445, 467, 477, 480, 486, 506, 521, 537, 566, 602, 627*, 628*, 635*, 656, 671 HCR 12*, 13*, 40, 174 HJR 20*, 47*, 219 HR 11*, 18, 19*, 29, 61, 81, 84, 91, 96*, 98, 105, 109, 116, 122, 123, 134, 136*, 138, 143, 146, 148, 151, 153*, 162*, 164, 172*, 181, 184, 191*, 201*, 231, 232, 233, 234, 245*, 251, 252*, 255, 263*, 267, 271*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 119: HCA(1) SB 188: HFA(1), (2), (3) Miller, Charles HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 20*, 24, 45, 57, 75, 82, 90, 129, 133, 134, 154, 163, 171, 183, 199, 200, 203, 224, 232*, 270, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 321*, 322*, 323*, 326, 337, 338, 374, 378, 400, 429, 435, 445, 455, 491, 494, 498, 503, 559, 566, 585*, 620*, 631, 666, 671 HCR 9, 174* HJR 47 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 83, 84, 91, 105, 108, 109, 116, 122, 123, 136, 138, 139*, 143, 146, 148, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 233, 234, 251, 255, 267, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 SB 82: HCA(1) Moberly Jr, Harry HB 1*, 2, 3, 5*, 24, 83, 138, 145, 195*, 200*, 232, 283, 295, 299, 326*, 380*, 381*, 382*, 400*, 401*, 403*, 422*, 445, 477*, 480, 503, 530*, 556*, 557*, 571*, 581*, 735 HCR 120 HJR 14, 93*, 94*, 95*, 145* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 84, 91, 99*, 100*, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 160*, 164, 184, 186, 201, 232, 234, 262*, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 1: HFA(1); HB 48: HCA(1); HB 295: HCA(1); HB 338: HCA(1); HB 380: HFA(11); HB 382: HFA(3); HB 403: HFA(1); HB 477: HCA(1), (2); HB 559: HCA(1); HB 656: HCA(1); HB 672: HCA(1); HB 743: HCA(1), (2) SB 84: HCA(1); SB 130: HCA(1), HFA(1) Mobley, Russ HB 3, 7, 16, 33*, 39, 122, 151, 173, 226, 236, 256, 274, 290, 361, 364, 486, 489, 490, 522, 585, 631, 638* HCR 5, 6, 15 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 184, 194, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Montell, Brad HB 3, 7, 24, 36, 51, 63, 80, 81*, 84*, 88*, 89*, 139, 194*, 226, 236, 253, 254, 255, 256, 263, 264, 277, 282*, 290, 299, 305*, 328*, 337, 364, 376, 436, 438*, 459, 489, 490, 496*, 648*, 725* HCR 5*, 6* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 233, 234, 251, 255, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 81: HFA(1); HB 84: HFA(1); HB 93: HFA(1), (3) Napier, Lonnie HB 3, 24, 29, 45, 83, 195, 200, 236, 256, 260, 299, 378, 406, 407, 486*, 489, 498, 537, 560, 641*, 674*, 743 HCR 5, 6, 40, 250 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 84, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 160*, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 290: HFA(3) Nelson, Rick G HB 1, 3, 7*, 16*, 20, 24, 27*, 30, 45, 54, 75, 76, 79, 80, 105*, 122*, 133, 140, 141, 143, 150*, 173*, 179, 183, 186*, 200, 224, 236, 256, 260, 277*, 283, 286, 290, 295, 297*, 299, 313, 314, 315*, 326, 329*, 333, 338, 378, 400, 402, 420, 421, 435, 445, 457*, 458, 459, 461, 487*, 489, 503*, 508, 517*, 524, 526, 560*, 579, 585, 599*, 602, 631, 675, 676*, 686*, 691*, 692*, 696*, 726, 753 HCR 9*, 21, 24, 26*, 106, 142, 190 HJR 101, 188* HR 18, 29*, 61, 81, 91, 102, 105*, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 194, 201, 232, 234, 285, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 315 HB 86: HFA(6), (7); HB 197: HFA(1), (2) HCR 9: HFA(1), (2); HCR 227: HFA(1), (2) SB 130: HFA(5), (6); SB 205: HFA(1), (2) Nesler, Fred HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 24, 45, 61, 63*, 75, 134, 136, 143, 183, 203, 232, 236, 244, 246*, 256, 263, 264, 273, 277, 278*, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 310, 326, 333, 336, 337, 374, 397, 400, 445, 450, 456, 467, 480, 486, 537, 541*, 559, 593*, 644*, 668*, 680*, 739 HCR 40, 119, 250 HJR 141* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 166, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 306*, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 208: HFA(2), (3) Nunn, Stephen R HB 2, 3, 24, 45, 55*, 57*, 62, 82, 148*, 169*, 170*, 179*, 180*, 181*, 182*, 183, 200, 256, 270, 274, 283, 295, 321, 323, 333, 334, 338, 352, 355, 372, 422, 444*, 445, 452*, 456, 477, 497, 508, 525*, 559, 631, 685*, 705, 724* HCR 5, 6, 40 HJR 10, 14 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 84, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 55: HFA(1); HB 57: HFA(1), (2); HB 334: HFA(1); HB 525: HCA(1); HB 585: HFA(3), (6); HB 622: HFA(1) SB 134: HFA(1); SB 180: HFA(1); SB 194: HFA(2) Osborne, David HB 3, 84, 148, 236, 254, 255, 263, 264, 271, 272, 295, 299, 352, 355, 364, 411, 436, 445, 456, 461, 490, 491, 495, 508, 516, 552*, 580, 585, 669, 671, 683*, 684*, 705, 709, 721, 722 HCR 8, 174, 209*, 230 HJR 220 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 83, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 233, 234, 251, 255, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 552: HCA(1) Owens, Darryl T HB 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 20, 24, 45, 57, 62, 79, 90, 91, 117, 133, 143, 163, 181, 199, 200, 202, 212*, 213*, 232, 244*, 270, 283*, 287*, 295, 299, 314, 321, 322, 323, 334, 337, 338, 339*, 369, 372, 399, 420, 435, 441, 445, 467, 480*, 485*, 491, 497, 503, 521, 559, 594*, 630, 636*, 637*, 652, 666, 719 HCR 5, 40, 174 HJR 47 HR 18, 29, 61, 72*, 81, 83, 84, 91, 105, 108, 109, 114*, 116, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 148, 151, 153*, 164, 172*, 181, 184, 201*, 231, 232, 233, 234, 245*, 251, 255, 260, 263*, 267, 288, 305, 307*, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 637: HFA(1); HB 652: HFA(1); HB 688: HFA(1) SB 45: HFA(2) Palumbo, Ruth Ann HB 1, 2, 3, 24, 57, 63*, 68, 75, 86, 90, 157*, 158*, 159, 185*, 200, 233, 270, 283, 295, 299, 334, 337, 338, 353, 364, 369, 372, 374*, 400, 422, 445, 497, 503, 507, 508, 550*, 555, 731*, 732*, 733*, 734*, 744*, 745*, 754* HCR 119*, 216* HJR 110 HR 16, 18, 29, 61, 76, 81, 91, 105, 122, 123, 125*, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 158, 163, 164, 176*, 184, 201, 232, 234, 248*, 266*, 269*, 280*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 318* HB 374: HFA(1), (2), (3); HB 550: HFA(1); HB 603: HFA(1) SB 194: HFA(1) Pasley, Don R HB 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 24, 45, 75, 80, 83*, 134, 138*, 139*, 140, 145*, 163, 183, 195*, 199, 200*, 224, 232, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 321, 322, 323, 327*, 333, 338, 374, 397, 400, 404, 414*, 422, 445, 477, 499*, 503, 508, 530*, 631, 668, 743*, 745* HCR 106, 120 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134*, 135*, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 261*, 290*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 90: HFA(4), (5), (6); HB 530: HFA(1); HB 558: HCA(1) Pullin, Tanya G HB 1, 3, 5, 24, 45, 53, 96*, 105, 129, 134, 167*, 168*, 183, 236, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 315*, 326, 338, 400, 421, 436, 445, 449*, 461*, 477, 487, 516*, 523*, 563*, 585*, 591*, 626*, 631, 665*, 671*, 675, 678*, 679*, 695* HCR 21*, 119, 238*, 250 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 163, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234*, 248, 276*, 285*, 288, 294*, 301*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 315*, 321*, 323*, 324* HB 167: HFA(1); HB 449: HFA(1); HB 591: HFA(1), (2); HB 665: HFA(1) SB 176: HFA(5), (6) Rader, Marie L HB 3, 11*, 24, 35*, 145, 207, 236, 253, 254, 255, 271, 277, 290, 295, 299, 334, 337, 352, 355, 364, 409, 421, 456, 489, 490, 499*, 568, 617*, 631, 646, 675, 739 HCR 5, 6, 106, 119 HJR 104 HR 18, 29, 53*, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 163, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 248, 273, 285, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Rand, Rick W HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 13, 24, 30, 45, 66, 75, 83, 90, 163, 224, 236, 251, 260, 263, 270, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 326, 374, 390, 391, 397, 400, 445, 499, 507*, 508, 565, 631 HCR 174 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 185*, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 SB 43: HFA(1) Rasche, Frank HB 1, 24, 48*, 82, 464*, 479*, 509*, 510*, 545*, 546*, 547*, 555*, 562*, 631, 688* HCR 214*, 222*, 223*, 224*, 225*, 226*, 227*, 229*, 287* HJR 14 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 166*, 184, 201, 232, 234, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 4: HFA(1); HB 48: HFA(1); HB 79: HFA(2), (3); HB 464: HFA(1); HB 510: HFA(1); HB 546: HCA(1); HB 568: HFA(1) HJR 145: HCA(1) SB 51: HFA(1); SB 109: HCA(1); SB 130: HFA(2) Reinhardt, Jon David HB 24, 34, 236, 263, 277, 355, 461, 489, 490, 492, 742 HCR 250 HJR 220* HR 18, 29, 61, 73*, 81, 84, 102, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 Richards, Jody HB 1*, 2, 3, 5*, 24*, 27, 30, 48, 51, 63, 72, 90, 92, 108, 130, 133, 134, 140, 173, 195, 203, 224, 232, 237, 256*, 260, 270, 272, 277, 281, 283, 286*, 290, 299, 326*, 330, 374, 378, 400, 422, 425*, 435, 445, 488, 498, 503, 561*, 566*, 585, 597*, 739* HJR 14, 47* HR 1*, 2*, 3*, 18, 29, 61, 63*, 81, 84, 86, 91, 97*, 105, 109, 117, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184*, 186*, 194*, 201, 205, 206*, 232, 233, 234, 259*, 262*, 285, 305, 307, 308*, 309*, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 286: HCA(1) Riggs, Steve HB 1, 2, 3, 23*, 24, 45, 108*, 171, 175, 199, 270, 272*, 274, 277, 283, 290, 295, 299, 326, 336, 337, 338, 341, 342, 346, 348*, 374, 376, 445, 482*, 491, 494*, 497, 527*, 528*, 562, 665, 671 HCR 8, 120, 174, 187*, 207* HJR 145 HR 29, 61, 81, 83, 84, 91, 105, 109, 116, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 155*, 164, 177*, 184, 201, 233, 234, 251, 255, 267, 283*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 23: HCA(1); HB 348: HFA(1) Riner, Tom HB 1, 3, 24, 28, 34, 44, 45, 49, 55, 83, 86, 92, 117, 133, 151, 163, 167, 200, 213, 240, 254, 255, 277, 283, 286, 299, 333, 334, 338, 399, 434*, 445, 490, 494, 508, 577, 602, 622, 630, 647*, 658, 663, 671, 688, 718*, 719, 735, 740, 742 HCR 40, 174, 250 HR 29, 61, 83, 84, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 181, 184, 232, 233, 234, 251, 267, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 55: HFA(2), (3); HB 141: HFA(2), (3); HB 277: HCA(1); HB 290: HFA(1), (2); HB 382: HFA(1); HB 600: HFA(4), (5) SB 45: HFA(6); SB 59: HFA(3), (4) Rudy, Steven HB 30, 36, 82, 113*, 232, 236, 239, 254, 255, 256, 263, 264, 277, 290, 337, 364, 436, 450, 459, 489, 490, 498, 499, 593, 668* HCR 5, 6, 15, 197* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 166, 184, 201, 232, 234, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 Shelton, Terry HB 3, 7, 16, 226, 232, 236, 256, 274, 277, 290, 295, 304, 305, 337, 456, 489, 490, 494, 495, 498, 508, 530, 537, 585 HJR 47 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 275*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 690: HFA(1) Siler, Charles L HB 3, 5, 13, 20, 24, 45, 82, 133, 136*, 232*, 236, 283, 290, 295, 322*, 323*, 337, 338*, 378, 435, 455, 468*, 486, 559, 675 HCR 120, 250 HJR 47 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 184, 201, 232, 234, 273*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 SB 133: HFA(1) Simpson, Arnold HB 1, 2, 3, 24, 45, 54, 63, 93, 101*, 117, 126*, 199, 200, 213, 254, 255, 259, 270, 283, 295, 296*, 299, 302*, 326, 333, 337, 348, 375, 419*, 421, 424*, 428*, 435, 437*, 445, 448, 488, 497, 559, 574*, 585, 596*, 629*, 652, 656, 663, 736* HR 18, 29, 81, 85*, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 153, 164, 184, 201, 231, 232, 234, 245*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 437: HFA(1) SB 134: HFA(3); SB 194: HFA(4) Smith, Ancel HB 1, 3, 5, 24, 30, 45, 75, 236, 256, 263, 264, 277, 283, 286, 299, 326, 392*, 397, 400, 445, 458, 487, 497, 503, 560, 631, 675, 726* HJR 101 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 184, 201, 232, 234, 285, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 Smith, Brandon D HB 24, 134*, 236, 277, 290, 299, 314, 333, 338, 402*, 445*, 458*, 470, 477, 487, 489, 490, 559, 631, 675, 753 HJR 47, 101 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 179*, 184, 201, 232, 234, 285, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 652: HFA(2) Stacy, John Will HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 24, 30, 75, 163, 183, 236, 260, 283, 286, 290, 326, 333, 374, 378, 397, 445, 465*, 487, 503, 526*, 568, 593, 675, 728* HCR 40 HJR 101 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 84, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 248, 257*, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 325* SB 98: HFA(1), (2) Stein, Kathy W HB 1, 2, 5, 24, 57*, 66, 75, 90, 98, 103, 106, 132, 163, 164, 199, 201*, 202, 244, 270, 283, 286, 295, 299, 326, 334, 338, 356*, 357*, 360*, 362*, 369*, 370*, 371*, 372*, 374, 378, 379*, 397, 400, 421*, 440*, 445, 459*, 460*, 471*, 473*, 474*, 480*, 486, 493, 497, 506, 511*, 575*, 602*, 652, 744* HCR 89*, 119, 208*, 216* HJR 110 HR 18, 23, 27*, 29, 61, 81, 88*, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123*, 124*, 130*, 131*, 132*, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 158*, 159*, 163, 164, 184, 201, 206, 232, 234, 236*, 248, 280*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 208: HFA(1); HB 222: HFA(2); HB 375: HFA(1); HB 440: HFA(1); HB 442: HFA(1); HB 585: HFA(1), (2); HB 602: HCA(1), HFA(1) SB 11: HFA(1), (2), (3); SB 110: HFA(3) Stewart III, Jim HB 3, 24, 29, 30, 82, 113, 168, 236, 256, 263, 264, 290, 299, 331*, 352, 355, 445, 461, 489, 490, 498, 499, 503, 531*, 542, 559, 599, 675, 691, 692 HJR 104 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 273, 285, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 76: HFA(1), (2); HB 86: HFA(1), (4), (5) SB 70: HFA(1) Thompson, Tommy HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 24, 45, 55, 63, 66, 75, 76*, 134, 140*, 141*, 153, 163, 183, 185, 200, 232, 236, 260, 270, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 326, 337, 338, 352, 355, 374, 385, 389*, 397, 400, 445*, 487, 489, 490, 499, 503, 507, 508, 585, 631, 671, 675, 681*, 706* HCR 161* HR 11, 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 107*, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 154*, 164, 182*, 184, 201, 232, 234, 285, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 76: HFA(5), (6); HB 141: HFA(1); HB 343: HFA(1) SB 34: HFA(8) Turner, Tommy HB 30, 236, 263, 264, 289*, 290, 299, 352, 355, 361, 376*, 436, 489, 490, 499, 503, 593, 675 HCR 5, 6 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 273, 285, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 Upchurch, Ken HB 236, 418*, 427*, 441*, 489, 490, 499, 504*, 505*, 631, 657*, 658*, 704* HCR 5, 6, 64*, 119 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143*, 151, 164, 180*, 184, 201, 232, 234, 293*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 418: HFA(1) SB 123: HFA(1) Vincent, John HB 3, 45, 53*, 54*, 56*, 85*, 149*, 171*, 175, 177*, 221, 235, 236, 259*, 276, 280, 290, 293, 294, 298*, 299, 317, 318, 376, 406*, 407, 410, 420, 421, 459, 462*, 489, 490, 492*, 585, 593, 675, 709* HCR 5, 6 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 233, 234, 270*, 277*, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 8: HFA(1); HB 54: HFA(1), (2), (3), (4), (5); HB 90: HFA(3); HB 221: HFA(1); HB 234: HFA(1); HB 356: HFA(1) SB 59: HFA(5); SB 69: HFA(1); SB 70: HFA(2); SB 117: HFA(2); SB 134: HFA(2) Wayne, Jim HB 1, 2, 9, 13*, 17, 45, 83, 90, 98, 133, 134, 178*, 187*, 203, 212, 213, 229*, 230*, 245*, 251*, 270, 283, 299, 324*, 325*, 338*, 369, 378, 399, 450, 480, 491*, 500*, 506*, 576*, 630, 666, 671, 682*, 745 HCR 40, 174 HR 18, 27*, 29, 61, 81, 83, 84, 91, 108, 109, 122, 123, 136, 138, 143, 146, 148, 151, 164, 181, 184, 201, 232, 233, 234, 255, 260, 267, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 13: HFA(1); HB 351: HFA(3); HB 682: HFA(1) SB 43: HCA(1); SB 216: HFA(1) Weaver, Mike HB 1, 2, 3, 20, 24*, 45, 51, 54, 66, 67, 75, 79, 80, 81, 90, 93, 109, 114, 133, 138, 140, 148, 163, 183, 186, 200, 222, 235, 236, 245, 260, 263, 264, 270, 274, 277, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 308, 310*, 311*, 312*, 313*, 314*, 326, 327, 332*, 333*, 334, 338, 372, 374, 378, 385, 390, 391, 397, 400, 402, 435, 445, 454*, 489, 490, 499, 503, 508, 521, 524*, 549, 579, 585, 593, 606*, 631, 656, 659*, 660*, 667*, 698* HCR 106, 142*, 250 HJR 104 HR 18, 29, 61, 77*, 78*, 80*, 81, 91, 105, 109, 116, 122*, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 184, 194*, 201, 232, 234, 253*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 3: HFA(3); HB 20: HCA(1); HB 27: HCA(1); HB 333: HFA(1); HB 698: HFA(1) HCR 142: HCA(1) SB 124: HFA(1) Webb, Robin L HB 1, 2, 4*, 24, 93, 96, 134, 202*, 263, 264, 270, 277, 281*, 283, 288*, 289*, 290, 299, 300*, 338, 349*, 350*, 356*, 376*, 378, 400*, 417*, 445, 451*, 480, 494, 503*, 506, 508, 538*, 572*, 607*, 608, 636*, 637*, 642*, 652, 676*, 737*, 742, 746*, 747* HCR 28*, 34*, 119, 120* HJR 193*, 202* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 117, 122, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 158, 163, 184, 186, 192*, 201, 232, 234, 245, 248, 288*, 300*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 4: HFA(2); HB 199: HFA(1); HB 337: HFA(1), (2), (3); HB 351: HFA(1), (2); HB 407: HFA(2); HB 572: HFA(1), (2), (3), (4) HCR 28: HCA(1), HFA(1) SB 204: HFA(3) Weston, Ron HB 2, 236, 337, 338, 378, 399, 500, 537, 666* HCR 174, 250 HR 123, 184, 201, 204, 232, 234, 251, 255, 260, 267*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 SB 171: HFA(6) Westrom, Susan HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 13, 24, 45, 57, 66, 75, 93, 107*, 109, 121*, 130*, 156*, 159, 183, 223*, 256, 263*, 264*, 265*, 283, 286, 290, 295, 299, 326, 334, 338, 348, 352, 353, 355, 364, 369, 374, 378, 397, 400, 435, 445, 468*, 480, 483, 491, 497, 498, 508, 559, 577*, 600, 601, 603*, 631, 671, 679, 695 HCR 119, 120 HJR 110* HR 18, 29, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 156*, 158, 163, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 245, 248, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 468: HFA(1); HB 600: HFA(2) SB 106: HFA(2) Wilkey, Rob HB 1, 3, 24, 45, 66, 75, 86*, 90, 93*, 94*, 95*, 98, 106*, 114*, 163, 183*, 193*, 199*, 256, 270, 276, 283, 286, 295, 299, 308, 326, 330, 335*, 337, 338, 351*, 374, 397, 400, 422, 445, 456, 480, 491, 497, 508*, 521*, 533*, 534*, 568*, 593*, 597*, 652, 699*, 700*, 701*, 702*, 715*, 716* HCR 120 HR 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 86: HFA(2), (3); HB 93: HFA(2), (4); HB 94: HFA(1); HB 716: HFA(1) SB 45: HFA(1), (3), (5); SB 122: HFA(1); SB 123: HFA(2), (3), (4); SB 229: HFA(1), (2); SB 245: HFA(1) Wuchner, Addia HB 3, 7, 22, 24, 35, 84*, 90, 113, 173, 216*, 235, 236, 253*, 254*, 255*, 259, 263, 264, 290, 295, 337, 348, 352*, 355*, 364, 389, 411*, 413, 449*, 461*, 463*, 477, 488*, 489*, 490*, 492, 508, 551*, 559, 585, 608, 631, 684, 688, 703*, 742*, 750* HCR 119 HJR 220* HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 102, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 163, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 243*, 248, 288, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 322 HB 742: HFA(1) Yonts, Brent HB 1, 2, 3, 5, 24, 30, 45, 65*, 66*, 67*, 68*, 69*, 70*, 71*, 75, 80, 98, 108, 133, 134, 140, 141, 145, 152*, 153*, 163, 179, 183, 195, 200, 203, 232, 256, 260, 263, 264, 270, 277, 283, 286, 295, 299, 326, 337, 338, 374, 378*, 385, 397, 400, 404*, 445, 458, 487, 497, 498, 503*, 559, 566, 631, 645*, 652, 675*, 739 HCR 106* HJR 101 HR 18, 29, 61, 81, 91, 105, 109, 122, 123, 134, 136, 138, 143, 146, 151, 164, 184, 201, 232, 234, 285*, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313 HB 67: HFA(1); 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HB 363: HCS Board of Accountancy, increased per diem payment of - SB 143 Certified public accountants' licensing requirements, establishment of - HB 250 Actuarial Analysis Cigarette surtax, floor stocks and other tobacco products tax, rate increase, designate funds - HB 103 Employment of retired public officers, salary limitations - HB 153: HCS KCTCS, Emergency Medical Services Board, attach to system - SB 139 Kentucky retirement systems, beneficiaries, change of designation - HB 10 Retirement Systems, employee participation in state programs - HB 154: HCS Teachers' Retirement System, hazardous duty positions - HB 83 Pesticides, removal of - HB 358 Public employee health insurance program, requirements for unescorted retirees - HB 648 Purchased service, Head Start employment - HB 18 Records and sick leave balances of state employees, transfer of - HB 154 Reemployment, elected officials - HB 153 Retired educators, reemployment of - HB 210 Retirement allowance, additional increase - HB 224 system, insurance and annuities - HB 555 Retirement, disability benefits - SB 253 level of state contribution - SB 24 School board member, retirement service credit - HB 393 Solid waste collectors, hazardous duty - HB 614 Teachers' retirement system, amend language to conform to budget language - HB 555: HCS Administrative Regulations and Proceedings Administrative regulations - HB 374: HFA(1),(2),(3) Board of accountancy, promulgate regulation to increase per diem payment of - SB 143 of Medical Licensure, emergency contraceptives, standards for - HB 353 of Nursing, emergency contraceptives, standards for - HB 353 Cabinet for Health and Family Services, inspections for automatic external defibrillators - HB 182; HB 182: HCS for Health and Family Services, organ and tissue donor registry - HB 57; HB 57: HFA (1) for Health and Family Services, organ and tissue donor registry, permit - HB 57: HCS Captive cervid permits, create new - SB 230 Central panel, study feasibility of - SCR 198 Commissioner of Agriculture, weights and measures, authority to promulgate - HB 340 Cosmetologist board, switch from statute to regulation for listing licensing fees charged by - HB 439 Cost analysis and compliance efforts, expanded requirements for - HB 374: SCS Cost-benefit analysis, required as part of regulatory impact analysis - SB 96; HB 374 Department of Revenue, policies and circulars - SB 98: HFA(1) Early childhood education-intervention, program and services criteria - HB 355 End-of-course exams, EAARS to review administrative regulations relating to - HB 197: HCS Fertilizers and pesticides, fees, authority for - HB 268 Fiscal note, required if a state or local government agency will be affected - SB 98 Franklin Circuit Court, creation of alternative concurrent jurisdiction - SB 257 Gaming commission, regulatory agency - SB 7; HB 346 Hay grading program, administration of - HB 247 Hearings, Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, establish procedures - HB 470: SFA(1) Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, establish procedures for - HB 470 exempt license & bond revocation hearings, motor fuels, gas dealers, cigarette licensees - HB 557 Housing, Buildings and Construction administrative regulation procedure, exemptions from - SB 224: SCS Buildings and Construction, changes in authority to promulgate administrative regulations - SB 224 Junk and scrap recyclers, EPPC authority to promulgate regulations regarding - HB 85 Juvenile, facility security - HB 351: HFA(1) Kentucky Board of Education, adjustments to funding formula for local schools - HB 463 Heritage Council, expanded regulatory power of - HB 627 State Use Commission, authorization to promulgate administrative regulations by - HB 13 KHEAA, financial aid grants for independent, needy, part-time students - HB 441 Medical Licensing Board, standards of conduct, establishment of - SB 127 Notification form regarding filing of administrative regulations LRC to provide - HB 374 form regarding filing of, agency to provide electronically - SB 96 registration, central state government Web site to provide system for - SB 96: SCS Office of Charitable Gaming, administrative power to exclude serious violators from licensure - HB 534 Personnel Cabinet, work-related dispute resolution methods, development of - HB 397 Pesticides and fertilizers, fees, establishment of - HB 268: HCS Railroads, safe walkways, provisions for - HB 599 Real estate appraisers, allow promulgation of regulation increasing per diem payment of - HB 620 estate broker escrow account violations, emergency hearing for allegations of - SB 43 Regulatory impact analysis, require analysis on regulation's impact - SB 96: SCS Revenue Cabinet to promulgate regulations on tax credits by nonprofit education organizations - HB 291 Small business ombudsman, establish for administrative regulations - SB 96; HB 374 State Plumbing Code Comm, assistance from, requirements for continuing educa. for plumbers' licenses - HB 427: HCS Study efficiency of - SCR 183 Transfer agreements, conditions established, administrative regulations authorized - HB 196 Advertising Adult oriented businesses, cable television advertising - HB 406 Barber shops, barber pole as advertisement for - HB 148 Billboards, allow multiple message signs - SB 220 pilot project for vegetation control near - HJR 202 Real estate advertising violations by customers and clients, licensee duty to report - SB 43: SCS estate brokers, advertising requirements for - SB 43 estate brokers, change advertising provisions regarding - SB 43: HFA(1) estate brokers, misleading advertisement, duties imposed - SB 43: HCS Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 Telephone directories, misrepresentation of geographic location of floral businesses prohibited - HB 522 Vegetation control pilot project, delay reporting time - HJR 202: HCA(1) control pilot project, require billboard owner to pay for development of plan - HJR 202: HCA(1) Water district construction and improvements, repeal certain bid procedure requirements for - SB 226 Aeronautics and Aviation Aerial imagery, require copy sent to commonwealth Office of Technology - SB 111 imagery, require copy sent to Commonwealth Office of Technology - SB 111: SCS, HFA (1) Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, designating - SR 287 Capitol grounds, urge FAA to restrict air traffic near - SR 9 Combs Airport, urge Cabinet and FAA to keep open - HR 146 Noise compatibility permits, establish system of - HB 229 Official aviation museum of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, designation of - SJR 173; HJR 110 Taxation, expand exemption for property tax and sales tax - HB 488 Aged Persons and Aging Abuse reporting, attorney exemption - HB 652 Advance directives, Kentucky e-Health Network, electronic registries of - SB 19 directives, Ky e-Health Network, registries of location and existence of - SB 19: SCS Antibiotic resistance, increase awareness of - HCR 189 Artificially provided nutrition and hydration, withholding, circumstances - SB 95; HB 389 Assault on the elderly, penalty enhancement - HB 315 Audiologists, different board to license the fitting and sale of hearing instruments by - SB 135 Criminal background checks, long-term care facility, new requirement for - HB 177 Dementia and related disorders, training for staff in the care of residents with - HB 483 Elder Justice Act, urge Congress to support - HCR 89 Grandparents, legislative task force on raising grandchildren by - SCR 18 Hospice services, provision of pharmacy services - SB 166; SB 166: HCS Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 240 and ambulatory surgical centers, data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 34 I-SaveRx Internet program, cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Kentucky Hospice Day, declaration of - SR 137; HR 134 Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Program, add agencies to assist with - HB 200: HCS KinCare Support Program, creation of - HB 45; HB 45: SCS, SFA (1) Long-term care facilities, increased penalties for - HB 303 care facilities, sprinkler system, information about - HB 121 care insurance, notification to policyholder prior to premium increase of - HB 717 care, nurse staffing requirements, establishment of - HB 362 Medicaid pay-for-performance demonstrations in long-term care, apply for participation in - SJR 176 Medical and education consent affidavit, combination of the execution of - HB 45: HCS Nursing home inspections, prohibit notification of - HB 360 home, veterans' - HJR 211 Osteoporosis, education and prevention program for - SB 202 Power of attorney, revocation, amendment, and accounting - HB 300 Preneed funeral and burial contracts, certified death verification required to release funds under - HB 142 Prescription drug importation from foreign countries, provisions for - HB 163 drug reimportation from Canada, provisions for - SB 27 drugs, Congress encouraged to authorize the importation of - HCR 230 Resource center for aging caregivers, creation of - SB 174: HCS Resource, counseling, and referral center, creation of - SB 234 Sprinkler systems in long-term care facilities, notification about rooms not equipped with - HB 121: HCS Agriculture 4-H Capital Experience, recognize participation in - SR 253 governmental day, recognize participation in - HR 247 Agricultural Board confirmation, Rodney Glen Dick - HCR 43 Board confirmation, Samuel E. Moore - HCR 37 Development Board, add Kentucky State director - HB 448 Development Board, set member per diem - HB 639 district, requirements for - HB 271; HB 271: HCS Diversification and Development Council, abolished - HB 623; SB 134: HCS limestone, registration fee, increase of - HB 249 products, state agencies, purchase of - HB 669 Agritourism Advisory Council, membership of - HB 110: SCA(1) Advisory Council, membership, changes to - HB 110 Agritourism, liability, protection from - HB 192 Amnesty tobacco payments, grant for producers - HB 743 Amusement rides and attractions, regulation of - HB 624 Anhydrous ammonia, dye additive for - HB 176 Antibiotic resistance, increase awareness of - HCR 189 Apples and strawberries, statutes, repeal of - HB 267 Ashby, Kenneth H., commending - SR 115 Bulk tobacco packages, internal moisture testing, fees for - HB 77 Capital experience, recognize 4-H activity - HR 247 Captive cervid facilities, permitting for - SB 230: SCS Cervids, ban on interstate importation of - SB 230: SFA(1) holding of - SB 230: HCA(1) Cigarette taxes, cigarette wholesalers, tax imposed on - HB 737 Coyotes, buying and selling conditions for - HB 608 Dairy, raw milk, create task force to study regulation of - HCR 209 Department of Agriculture, regulation of apiary industry - HB 716 Departmental employees, retirement, hazardous duty - HB 358 Diversification and Development Council, repeal of - HB 266 Eggs, emergency recall, labeling - HB 442 Energy needs, urge goal of 25% supplied by renewables by 2025 - HCR 217 Fertilizer spreader, safety equipment when used on highway - HB 499 Fertilizers and pesticides, fees, authority for - HB 268 and pesticides, regulation of - HB 268: HCA(1) Forest Health Task Force, reauthorization of - HJR 188 Ginseng program, administration of - HB 248 Grain assessments, payment of - HB 640 Hay grading program, administration of - HB 247 Honeybees, Department of Agriculture powers related to - HB 716 Horse racing, quarter horses, Appaloosas, and Arabian horses, eligibility requirements - HB 453 sales, prohibited acts - HB 446 sales, provisions for - HB 446: SFA(2) sales, provisions governing - HB 446: HFA(4) Hunting and fishing license, disability discount for - HB 128 Illegal aliens, prohibit employment of - HB 150 Kentucky Association of County Agricultural Agents, honoring - SR 189 Association of County Agricultural Agents, honoring of - HR 171 farmers, honoring and recognizing Food Checkout Day - SR 112; HR 109 Grape and Wine Council, makeup of - HB 269: SCS Grape and Wine Council, membership of - HB 269 State director, expand board to include - HB 448 Land Stewardship and Conservation Taskforce, creation of - HCR 120 Loggers, violations, corrections of - HB 450: HFA(1) Logging, best management practices, violation of - HB 450: HFA(2) Motor fuel pumps, Department of Agriculture - HB 634 fuels quality program, petroleum environmental assurance fee, use of - HB 634: HCS Persons selling or marketing eggs, required to certify eggs as not having been fertilized - HB 442: HFA(1) Pesticides and fertilizers, fees, establishment of - HB 268: HCS Projects connecting youth with responsible adults, Department of Agriculture, support for - HR 246 Purchase development rights programs, penalty imposed - HB 558: HFA(1) of development rights program for all local governments - HB 558 of development rights, local government, authority for - HB 558: HCA(1) Records, release and confidentiality - HB 327 Sales and use tax, exempt LP gas and natural gas used in a commercial greenhouse or nursery - HB 29 Small farm winery support fund, purposes designated - SB 82: HCS(1) wineries support fund, distribution of - SB 82: SCS wineries wine distribution program, participation in - SB 82: SFA(2) Soybeans, referendum, procedures for - HB 336 State Rural Development Council, creation, study of - HCR 137 Rural Development Council, request a study of - HCR 137: SCA(1) Rural Development Council, urge creation of - HR 316 Stockyards and markets, licensing and oversight of - HB 738 and markets, licensing, bonding, payment procedures for - HB 738: HCS Timber harvesting operations, orders of cessation, violations for - HB 450 Tobacco companies, escrow fund assignment - HB 566 moisture-testing devices, inspection, fees for - HB 77: HFA(1) producers, create amnesty payment program for - HB 743 sales, weight estimates - HB 544 Task Force, reauthorize - HR 261 Urge goal of 25% of energy needs supplied by renewables by 2025 - HR 298 Weights and measures, administrative regulations, authority to promulgate - HB 340 Wineries, shipments from out of state - HB 507 Alcoholic Beverages Alcohol vaporizing device, sale and use ban - HB 130 Alcoholic beverage licenses, ownership transfers, conditions affecting - HB 196 vaporizing devices, usage banned - HB 130: HCS Concealed carry license, timing of DUI conviction - HB 290: HFA(1),(2) Conviction of unlawful alcohol-related transaction with a minor, driver's license revoked for - HB 736: HCS Distilled beverages, promotional sampling provisions - SB 229: SCS beverages, promotional sampling provisions for - SB 229: HFA(5) spirits retail drink license, nonprofit organization, eligibility for - HB 736 spirits, promotional sampling provisions - SB 229 Driver's license revocation, alcohol convictions of minors - HB 90: SFA(1) Driving under the influence, testing - SB 86 Election days, after 12 noon, permit sale of - SB 168; HB 419 Gift card, prohibit use by person under age 21 - SB 49: HCA(1) Illegal possession or purchase, revocation of driver's license - HB 129: SFA(1) purchase or supply, mandatory license revocation for conviction - HB 491 Incompatible licenses, apply provisions to other entities - SB 82: HCS(2) Kentucky Grape and Wine Council, makeup of - HB 269: SCS Grape and Wine Council, membership of - HB 269 Malt beverage sales, novelty items included, conditions governing - SB 229: HFA(1) Murder, manslaughter, fetal homicide, elements of offense - HB 339 Qualified historic sites, sales at - SB 229: HFA(3) Recovery Kentucky, banning sex offenders from - HB 384 Restaurant wine sales, partially consumed bottle, removal from premises - SB 56 Sales at qualified historic sites - SB 229: HCS at qualified historic sites, local option elections for - HB 497; HB 497: SCS, SFA (1),(2) Small farm winery wholesaler, license created - SB 82: HCS(1) wineries wine distribution program, participation in - SB 82: SFA(2) wineries, regulation of - SB 82: SCS wineries, wholesale tax, exemption extended - SB 82: SFA(1) State parks, alcoholic beverage sales, local option election authorized - HB 697 Transfer agreements, conditions and authorization of - HB 196 Transitional license, provisions for - SB 97 Use of fraudulent license to purchase, define term of suspension - HB 129: FCCR Wine, partially-consumed bottles, transportation of - SB 56: SCS shipments from out of state - HB 507 Wineries, small and farm, regulation of - SB 82 Alcoholism Alcohol and drug counselors, licensing of - HB 625 Certified miners, drug testing, requirements for - SB 201 Coal miner safety, drug and alcohol testing, requirements for - HB 404 Concealed carry license, timing of DUI conviction - HB 290: HFA(1),(2) Driving under the influence, testing - SB 86 Drug and alcohol testing of miners, requirements for - HB 572 Pretrial diversion, alcohol or substance abuse - SB 245 Probation and conditional discharge, conditions of, authorization of payment to certain programs - SB 79 Recovery Kentucky, banning sex offenders from - HB 384 Substance abuse, criminal proceedings and treatment relating to - SB 245: HCS(1), HFA (4) abuse, treatment for - HB 734 Treatment program, intensive, alcohol and drug abuse - SB 245: HFA(5) Amusements and Recreation Assumption of risk, allow for recreational facilities - HB 228 Bingo and charitable gaming, regulation of - HB 702 Bona fide coin-operated amusement machines, lawful types and uses, description of - HB 749 Charity game tickets, hours of play extended - HB 604 Gaming in Kentucky, provide for - HB 601 Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, create and attach to Commerce Cabinet - SB 89: HFA(3) Horse racing drug policy, establishment of - HB 161 racing, breeds involved, regulation of - HB 453: CCR racing, standardbred development fund, eligibility requirements for - HB 453: FCCR Kentucky Recreational Trail System, creates - HB 233 Recreational Trails Authority, add members to - HB 309: HCS Kickboxing and mixed martial arts, under authority of the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority - HB 532 Rides and attractions, regulation of - HB 624 Special limited charity fundraising poker tournaments, provisions for - HB 731 State honey festival, designation of - HB 46 parks, discount for certified employee, retired member - HB 141: HFA(2),(3) Animals, Livestock, and Poultry Animal carcasses, removal from railroad right-of-way - HB 331 cruelty, conduct constituting - HB 577 Animals, cruelty to - HB 191 Breeders incentive fund, eligibility requirements determined - HB 453: SCS Canine Good Citizen Program, endorse and encourage - HR 139 Captive cervid facilities, permitting for - SB 230: SCS cervids, create new permits for - SB 230 Cervids, ban on interstate importation of - SB 230: SFA(1) holding of - SB 230: HCA(1) motorists to be compensated for damage caused by - HB 392 Coyotes, buying and selling conditions for - HB 608 Cruelty to, maintenance fees - SB 208 Cruelty, ownership, prohibition and forfeiture of - HB 25, 633 Deer, elk, bears, motorists to be compensated for damage caused by - HB 392 Equine, sales and use tax exemptions for certain purchases made by horse farmers - HB 113 Farm, defined as 10 acres or more, no hunting license for owners and tenants required to hunt on - HB 398 Horse racing, breeds involved, regulation of - HB 453: CCR racing, positive drug results, disqualification by - HB 161 racing, quarter horses, Appaloosas, and Arabian horses, eligibility requirements - HB 453 sales, conditions governing - HB 446: HFA(2) sales, conditions warranting disclosure, violations, damages arising - HB 446: SFA(3),(4) sales, disclosure and record keeping required, actions against violators - HB 446: HFA(3) sales, disclosure required - HB 446 sales, dual agency violations, damages assessed - HB 446: SFA(1) sales, dual agency, conditions applied - HB 446: HCS sales, provisions for - HB 446: SFA(2) sales, provisions governing - HB 446: HFA(4) Identification records, release and confidentiality - HB 327 Interlocal agreements, preferences for multicounty animal control districts - HB 119 Persons selling or marketing eggs, required to certify eggs as not having been fertilized - HB 442: HFA(1) Race and show horse sales, conditions governing - HB 446: HFA(1) Sales and use tax, exemption for horse sales - HB 264 Standardbred development fund, eligibility requirements for - HB 453: FCCR Stockyards and markets, licensing and oversight of - HB 738 and markets, licensing, bonding, payment procedures for - HB 738: HCS Wildlife, illegal to hunt with computer-assisted remote devices - HB 289 Appropriations Amnesty tobacco payments, general fund (tobacco) money used - HB 743: HCA(1) Appropriation increases, conforming amendment - HB 380: SCA(7) Area health education centers, make technical correction - HB 559: HCS Bond Fund, Infrastructure Projects for Non-Coal Producing Counties - HB 380: HFA(12) Breeders incentive fund, purposes defined - HB 453: SCS Cabinet for Health and Family Services, appropriate funds for area health care centers - HB 559 Captive insurance regulatory and supervision fund - HB 342 Cardiovascular Disease Initiative fund, delete appropriations for - HB 477: HCA(1) Casino gaming net profits, distribution of - SB 7; HB 346 gaming, designate revenue from - HB 600; HB 600: HFA (2) Central Kentucky Blood Center - SB 25 Cigarette surtax, floor stocks and other tobacco products tax, rate increase, designate funds - HB 103 Civics education pilot, evaluation of, use of teachers' professional growth fund for - SB 115 Claims against the state, payment of - HB 588 Coal Severance Tax Projects - HB 380: SCA(5) Compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund, creation of - SB 41 gamblers awareness and treatment fund, funding mechanism - HB 174 gamblers, treatment and education programs established for - HB 600: HFA(4),(5) Council on Postsecondary Education, funding increase - HB 380: SCA(3) Danville Public Library, appropriate $300,000 - SB 46 Dentures, dental and oral health, designate funds for - HB 377 Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR Funds for medical expenditures for prisoners in local jails - HB 274 General Fund, require 62% be used for education - HB 123 Governor's Wellness and Physical Activity initiative, make appropriation for - HB 646: HCS Intrastate natural gas pipeline trust fund - SB 176: HFA(5) Judicial Branch Budget - HB 382: SCS, HCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 382 Branch Budget, Free Conference Committee Report - HB 382: FCCR Kentucky Cardiovascular Disease Initiative - HB 477 Horse Park, capital construction projects - HB 223, 316 Kindergarten, additional funds in 2007-2008 - HB 5 Legislative Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 94 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 94: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 381 Leslie County Single County Coal Severance Tax Projects - HB 380: HFA(5) LIHEAP appropriation, Increase to $15 million - HB 283: SFA(1) LIHEAP, $5 million in current year funding for heating assistance - HB 283 Marijuana and controlled substance tax, rate changes, increase funding for enforcement - HB 685 Menifee and Harlan Counties, infrastructure projects - HB 380: SCA(4) Mobile Data Infrastructure, upkeep and maintenance - HB 380: SCA(1) National Guard and Reserve, federal active duty, death benefits - SB 14; HB 27 Natural Gas Severance Tax Receipts, appropriation for LIHEAP of - HB 283: SCS New court facilities, no prevailing wage - HB 382: HFA(2) Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program, funding for - HB 380: SCA(6) Percentage of general fund dedicated to education, proposed new section of Constitution of Kentucky - HB 137 Postsecondary education benchmark funding distribution, $10 million increase in - HB 380: SCA(2) Preschool, additional funds in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 - HB 5 Property valuation administrator salaries - HB 739 valuation administrators salaries - SB 153 Public Service Student Law Loan Program - HB 521: HCS Service Student Law Loan Program, establish - HB 521 School funding based on vending machine sales - HB 252 State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS, HCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Branch Budget, conference committee report - HB 380: CCR Teacher salary increases, amend appropriated amounts for - HB 1: HCS Teacher's retirement, insurance and annuities - HB 555 Teachers' retirement, insurance and annuities - HB 555 salary equity funds - HB 1 Trauma care system fund - HB 724 United States Armed Forces, Kentucky member of, death benefits - HB 27: HCS Wildlife conservation, funding for, task force to study - HCR 115 Arbitration Conflict Resolution Week, declare third week in October as - SB 235 Medical malpractice, constitutional amendment - SB 210: HFA(3); HB 700: HFA (1) Architects Claims for material or labor, failure to pay, increase penalty for - HB 713 Kentucky Board of Architects, provisions for - SB 62; SB 62: SCS Archives and Records Affidavit, order, and deed requirements, inheritance of real property - HB 563 Athletic trainers, scope of practice established - HB 651: SCS DNA collection, any felony - HB 116 Vital statistics, marriage license, requirements for - HB 111 Arts and Crafts Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra, designated the official state chamber orchestra - HB 597 Craft items, sale to state parks by state employees - HB 195 Official state painting of Daniel Boone's passage through Cumberland Gap, designation of - HB 76: HFA(5) state portrait of Daniel Boone, designation of - SB 63; HB 76 state portrait of Henry Clay, designation of - HB 76: HFA(1) Associations Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Kentucky Association of County Agricultural Agents, honoring - SR 189 Association of County Agricultural Agents, honoring of - HR 171 Limited Liability Company Act, omnibus revisions - HB 349 Soybeans, referendum, procedures for - HB 336 Athletics Assumption of risk, allow for recreational facilities - HB 228 Athlete agent licensure, disciplinary grounds established, licensing established - SB 258 Athletic trainer's scope of practice, expansion of - HB 651 trainers, certification of, revisions in - HB 651: HCS Auburndale Elementary School Basketball, honor - SR 320 Automatic external defibrillator requirements, exempt liability for - HB 182: HFA(2),(3) external defibrillator requirements, prohibit insurance denial for - HB 182: HFA(1) Criminal background checks, youth athletics, requirement for - HB 653 Dale Earnhardt Day, recognize April 29th as - SR 316; HR 299 DeMoss, Mickie, 2006 SEC Coach of the Year - SR 260 Fitness facilities, require automatic external defibrillator - HB 182; HB 182: HCS Football, University of Kentucky and University of Louisville game required - HB 15 Golf, honor Paducah St. Mary Boys' Golf Team, 2005 KHSAA Champions - SR 170 High school athletics, change of eligibility date for nineteen-year-olds participating in - SB 77; HB 432 school athletics, eligibility - HB 561: SCS school student, eligibility - SB 90: FCCR Holmes, J. B., PGA Tour winner, honor - SR 180 Honor DuPont Manual HS Swim Team, 2006 KHSAA Champs - HR 251 Jeffersontown HS Boys' Basketball Team, 2006 KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Champions - SR 296; HR 283 Paducah St. Mary Boys' Golf Team, 2005 KHSAA, Champions - HR 166 St. Xavier HS Swim Team, 2006 KHSAA Champs - HR 255 Iroquois High School Raiders Girls Basketball, honor - SR 321 Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Medical Advisory Panel, creation of - HB 532 Kickboxing and mixed martial arts, under authority of the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Authority - HB 532 Paducah St. Mary Boys' Golf Team, 2005 KHSAA Champions, honor - HR 166 Trimble County Lady Raiders Cross-Country, 2005 KHSAA Class A runners-up - HR 185 University of Louisville Basketball team, honor - SR 312 Attorney General Charitable Asset Administration Board, abolishment nullified - HB 623: HCS Constitutional challenges to local government public decency licensing provisions - HB 495 Credit card, restriction on rate increase, enforcement - SB 128 cards, prosecution of unlawful acts - HB 127 report, security freeze on - HB 54: HFA(5) reports, security freeze on - HB 54; HB 54: HFA (2) Identity theft - HB 4: HCS, HFA (2) theft protection - HB 4 Investigation and prosecution of labor requirements, responsibility of - HB 89 Lemon Law, include purchase of new motorcycles - HB 205 Medicaid fraud, civil and administrative proceedings for - HB 735 Public Service Commission, provide authority to submit complaint to - HB 524 Service Student Law Loan Program, establish - HB 521 Reorganization, Department of Law, Attorney General Executive Order AG 05-01 - HB 220 Representative of legal actions of local entities, request for - HB 304 State/Executive Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 93 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 93: SCS Tobacco manufacturer's, establish tax replacing escrow payments for - HB 704 Attorney, Commonwealth's Commonwealth detectives, peace officer certification - HB 343: HFA(1) Driving under the influence, substances other than alcohol - SB 160 Expungement of records, Class D felony and misdemeanor - SB 183; HB 93; HB 93: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(4) Manslaughter in the first degree, technical corrections - SB 191; HB 317 Proceedings, records, juvenile code - HB 436 Sexual offenses, lack of consent, technical correction - SB 190 Testing, DNA, wrongful conviction, claim of - SB 159 Attorney, County County Attorney expense allowance, increase from $500 to $1,000 per month - HB 644 detective, service of process by - SB 204: SFA(1), HFA (3) detectives, peace officer certification - HB 343: HFA(1) device, service of process - SB 204: SFA(2) County, detective, service of process - SB 204: HCS Detective, county, powers of - SB 204; SB 204: SCS Local government, employees, duty to defend, limitation of - HB 650 Manslaughter in the first degree, technical corrections - SB 191; HB 317 Proceedings, records, juvenile code - HB 436 Sexual offenses, lack of consent, technical correction - SB 190 Attorneys Abuse reporting, attorney exemption - HB 652 Civil actions to enforce KRS 360.010 and 360.020 - HB 636 Competency hearings, permit trial by court without a jury during - HB 65 Concealed deadly weapon, carrying of - HB 290: HFA(3) Contingent fees, maximum rate allowable for attorneys - SB 210: HFA(1) Driving under the influence, substances other than alcohol - SB 160 General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Local government, employees, duty to defend, limitation of - HB 650 Manslaughter in the first degree, technical corrections - SB 191; HB 317 Medicaid fraud, civil and administrative proceedings for - HB 735 Medical malpractice, civil actions - HB 700 records, fees for - HB 190; HB 190: HFA (1) Public Service Student Law Loan Program - HB 521: HCS Service Student Law Loan Program, establish - HB 521 Sexual offenses, lack of consent, technical correction - SB 190 Termination of parental rights, attorney's fee in - HB 652: HFA(1),(2) Vital statistics, divorce, allow electronic filing of - HB 288 Auctioneers Horse sales, conditions regulation - HB 446: HCS Theft by deception, conduct included in - HB 683 Auditor of Public Accounts Homeland Security annual report, Auditor examination and audits of - SB 59: HFA(2) Security examination and audit reports, submitted to legislative committee - SB 59: HFA(2) State/Executive Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 93 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 93: SCS Audits and Auditors Accountants, insurance requirement for auditing - HB 363 Auditing, insurance requirements for - HB 363: HCS Kentucky Equine Breed Authority, issuance by - HB 601 Gaming and Lottery Corporation, issuance by - HB 601 Problem Gambling Fund Committee, issuance by - HB 601 Bail and Pretrial Release Sex offenders, criminal activity, registration, residency, and requirements - HB 3; HB 3: HCS Bankruptcy Preferential transfers, time within which action may be brought - HB 320; HB 320: HCS, HCA (1) Banks and Financial Institutions Bank franchise tax, education improvement tax credit - HB 630 robbery, violent offender status - SB 181; HB 335; SB 181: SCS Banks, residency of board of directors - SB 45: SCS trade names and legal lending limits - SB 45 CAMEL rating of 1 or 2, allowed banking activities - SB 45: HFA(3),(5) Civil actions to enforce KRS 360.010 and 360.020 - HB 636 Consumer loans, alternative charges - SB 233 loans, installment account handling charge - SB 123: HFA(1) records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) Credit and debit cards, allow use for court fines and fees - HB 395 card, restriction on rate increase - SB 128 cards - HB 127 cards, charges to merchants - HB 592; HB 592: HFA (1) Executive director, enforcement discretion - SB 90: FCCR Financial services chapter creation, exclude KRS Chapter 292 - SB 123: SCS services code, securities - SB 90: HFA(1) High-cost home loans, interest-only prohibited - HB 132, 202 Identity theft protection - HB 4 Industrial loan corporations - SB 90: FCCR loan corporations, acquisition of - HB 631 Money transmitters - SB 123 Mortgage brokers, licensing - HB 462: SCS loan companies and brokers, regulation of - HB 462 loan companies, licensing of - HB 462: HCS loan companies, prepayment fees - HB 637: HFA(1) Personal information, privacy - HB 175; HB 175: HCS, HFA (1),(2) Predatory lending - SB 45: SFA(1) Preferential transfers, time within which action may be brought - HB 320; HB 320: HCS, HCA (1) Preneed funeral and burial contracts, certified death verification required to release funds under - HB 142 Real estate brokers, change escrow reporting provisions regarding - SB 43: HFA(1) estate mortgage loans, prepayment fees - HB 637 Release of liens, FCCR - SB 45: FCCR Report of violations of banking law - SB 45: HFA(6) Retail installment sales contracts, statute of limitations - SB 154: SFA(1) Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 State banks - SB 45: SFA(1) banks, exempt from statutes - SB 45: HFA(2) banks, exemption - SB 45: HFA(1) Statute reviser, directed to renumber KRS Chapters - SB 90 Technical corrections - SB 123: SCS, SFA (1) Testamentary trustee, accounting, exemption from - HB 513 Theft by deception, conduct included in - HB 683 Uniform Commercial Code, update of - SB 154; SB 154: SCA (1) Barbers and Cosmetologists Barbers and barber shops, independent contractors working for - HB 148 Cosmetologist board, licensing fees charged by - HB 439 Blind or Deaf Persons Audiologists, different board to license the fitting and sale of hearing instruments by - SB 135 Employees, Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf - SB 239 Kentucky State Use Commission, creation of - HB 13 Nonprofit agencies and work centers, government purchases from - HB 13 Telecommunication device for the deaf, funding - HB 468; HB 468: HFA (1) Telecommunications devices for the deaf or TDDs, change designation for - SB 88 Boats and Boating Barge line companies, central assessment of watercraft - HB 562 Boat launching fees - HB 632 launching fees, delete provisions for Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources - HB 632: HFA(2) launching fees, prohibit for tournaments - HB 632: HFA(1) Bonds of Surety Bonding, oil and natural gas drilling, requirements for - SB 237 Bonds, Public Bridges in Jefferson County, KY, bond funds to build - HB 621 Court facilities, refinancing of - HB 466 Debt capacity, management districts - HB 23: HCA(1) Derivative contracts, usage and disclosure - SB 28: HCA(1) General Fund, require 62% be used for education - HB 123 Kentucky Horse Park, capital construction projects - HB 223 Postsecondary institutions, debt issuance by - HB 75 Private activity bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28 allocation bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28: SCS Senate Bill, delete Section 3 - SB 28: HFA(1) Small business financing, create fund - HB 725 State debt policies and practices, study of - SCR 95 Budget and Financial Administration Agencies' IT infrastructure, review of, consolidation of operational control by COT - SB 134: HCS Amend 2006 HB 380/EN - HB 557: SCS Appropriate funds for Central Kentucky Blood Center - SB 25 Appropriation increases, conforming amendment - HB 380: SCA(7) Capital projects threshold amounts, increase - SB 84 Casino gaming, designate revenue from - HB 600; HB 600: HFA (2) Charitable Asset Administration Board, abolished - HB 623 Asset Administration Board, abolishment nullified - HB 623: HCS Council on Postsecondary Education, funding increase - HB 380: SCA(3) Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR budget, language additions - HB 380: HFA(11) budget, technical changes - HB 380: HFA(11) Finance & Administration Cabinet, installation of plaque for Hellard Legislative Office Building - HB 751: HCS Funds Recovered in state legal action, recommendations on administration and disbursement of - HB 623 Gambling revenue, restriction on use of - HB 600: HFA(6) Game and fish fund, funds not to be transferred to general fund - SB 120 Improvements in state-leased property - SB 216 Judicial Branch Budget - HB 382: SCS, HCS Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 95 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 95: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 382 Branch Budget, Free Conference Committee Report - HB 382: FCCR Kentucky Horse Park, capital construction projects - HB 223 Savings Bond Authority, abolished - HB 623; SB 134: HCS Legislative Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 94 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 94: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 381 Local Government Economic Assistance Fund, investment of unspent balances - SB 216 Locally operated secondary technology centers, budget increase for - HB 494 Military active duty, local board of education certified employee, retirement contribution for - HB 79: HCS(2) Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program, funding for - HB 380: SCA(6) Postsecondary capital construction, threshold amount for self-performed projects - SB 83 education benchmark funding distribution, $10 million increase in - HB 380: SCA(2) Privatization, task force on, creation of - HCR 34 Problem gambling trust fund account, creation of - HB 601 Procurement Advisory council, abolished - SB 134: HCS Advisory Council, abolished - HB 623 Public transportation, urge dedicated funding for - HR 149 Severance tax, transfer to workers' compensation deleted - HB 675 Small business financing, create fund - HB 725 State debt policies and practices, study of - SCR 95 State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS, HCS Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 93 Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Branch Budget, conference committee report - HB 380: CCR Campaign Finance Building accounts, limitations of - HB 670: HFA(2) Contribution limitations, changes to - HB 670: HCS(1) limits, increase to - HB 670: HFA(4) Contributions by employers of legislative agents, prohibited during regular session of legislature - HB 396 Contributions, expenditures, and reporting, changes to - HB 670; HB 670: HCS (2) Electronic filing, guidelines for - HB 670: HFA(5) filing, guidelines to - HB 670: HFA(6) General Assembly candidates, public financing for - HB 576 Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, appointment of member to - SR 151 Nomination of Lieutenant Governor, delay of until after primary - HB 706 Public financing for judicial campaigns, create program for - HB 682 Received contribution threshold before permanent committee contributions formula applied - HB 476 Registry of Election Finance, confirm appointment of Kenneth Franklin Harper to - SR 52 of Election Finance, confirmation Lea P. Goff - SR 142 of Election Finance, confirmation, David R. Martin - SR 141 Reporting threshold, decrease of - HB 670: HFA(3) Reports, filing of - HB 670: HFA(1) Transporters of voters to polls, requirements of - HB 658 Vote hauling, payments for - HB 744 Capital Construction Boundary surveys, Finance and Administration approvals, exemption from - HB 451 Capital Development Committee, abolishment nullified - HB 623: HCS projects threshold amounts, increase - SB 84 projects, funding for - HB 600: HFA(6) Coal Severance Tax Projects - HB 380: SCA(5), HFA (6) Court facilities, refinancing of - HB 466 Executive budget, project amendments - HB 380: HFA(11) Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 Infrastructure Projects for Non-Coal Producing Counties - HB 380: HFA(12) Kentucky Horse Park - HB 316 Leslie County Single County Coal Severance Tax Projects - HB 380: HFA(5) Louisville Arena, alternative site study and selection - HB 380: HFA(2) Menifee and Harlan Counties, infrastructure projects - HB 380: SCA(4) Postsecondary capital construction, threshold amount for self-performed projects - SB 83 institutions, debt issuance by - HB 75 Prevailing wage, repeal of - HB 217 School building model design program, establish - SB 231 facilities design team, establish - SB 231 State debt policies and practices, study of - SCR 95 projects, engineering services for, method of procuring - SB 34: HFA(6) State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Cemeteries and Burials Burials and funerals, disruptions of, penalties for - SB 93; HB 333; SB 93: SFA (1), HCS; HB 333: SCS, HFA (1) Funeral establishments, funeral director defined for & procedures for places already licensed as - HB 232: HCS establishments, licensure and definitions - HB 232: SCS establishments, new categories, creation of and licensing for - HB 232 Funerals and memorial services, disruption of, urge Congressional action - HCR 142: HCS Historic or prehistoric remains on property, procedure for disposition of - HB 627 Human remains and burial objects, archaeological sites, require access permit for - HB 628 Increase deduction for funerals and cemetery expenses - HB 455 Legislative bodies to approve burial association condemnation - HB 429 Military funerals and memorial services, disruption of, urge Congressional action - HCR 142 Preneed funeral and burial contracts, certified death verification required to release funds under - HB 142 Private road to public cemetery, maintenance of - SB 162 Chambers of Commerce Kentucky Cardiovascular Disease Initiative and board, appointments - HB 477 Charitable Organizations and Institutions Charitable gaming gross receipts, partial funding for compulsive gamblers, requirement for - HB 174 gaming, revenue generation and regulation - HB 702 Charity game tickets, hours of play extended - HB 604 Compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment, charitable gaming gross receipts, funding from - SB 41 Gift cards, provisions for - SB 49; SB 49: SCS, SFA (1),(2),(3) Hunger relief program, require Fish and Wildlife to establish - SB 148: SFA(1) Joseph Project, honoring - SR 335 Nonprofit agencies and work centers, government purchases from - HB 13 Office of Charitable Gaming, power to exclude serious violators from charitable gaming licensure - HB 534 Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Plumber and electrician licensing, exemptions for charities constructing low-income housing - HB 694 Probation and conditional discharge, conditions of, authorization of payment to certain programs - SB 79 Special license plate donation, cap recommended donation at $10 - SB 157: HCA(1) license plates, allow setting of recommended voluntary contribution for - SB 157 limited charity fundraising poker tournaments, provisions for - HB 731 The Milbank Memorial Fund, congratulate on anniversary of - HR 88 Children and Minors Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750; HB 585: HFA (4) banning, permit exceptions - HB 585: HFA(5) judicial consent for - HB 609 Abuse reporting, attorney exemption - HB 652 Adoption, home study requirements - HB 169 All-terrain vehicle, include off-road motorcycles in definition of - HB 334: HFA(1) vehicles, no person under age 16 shall operate - HB 164 ATV helmet law, suspension based on unserved felony warrants - HB 117: SFA(2) helmet requirement, restrict to public property - HB 334: HFA(3),(5) ATV, helmet requirements - SB 171: HCS ATVs, require helmets for operators and passengers under 16 - SB 163; HB 334; HB 117: SCS (2) require helmets for operators and passengers under 16 on public property - HB 117: SFA(3); HB 334: HFA (4) require helmets for operators and passengers under 16, exempt agricultural use - HB 117: SCS(1), HCS restriction on operation by children under 16 - SB 187 Booster seat, use requirements - SB 171: HCS Breastfeeding, jury service - SB 106: HFA(1) mother excused from jury service - SB 106: HFA(2) Breast-feeding, right in public places - SB 106 Child booster seats, require and make violations a primary offense - HB 372; SB 188: HCS, HFA (1),(2) support guidelines, update on - HB 356; HB 356: HFA (1) support, continuation through college or other schooling - HB 245 Child, placement restrictions, dependent, neglected, or abused - HB 3: SFA(3) Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September designated as - HCR 119 Children left in vehicles, urge auto makers to install warning systems - HR 27 Compulsory school age, six to eighteen - HB 325 Conviction of unlawful alcohol-related transaction with a minor, driver's license revoked for - HB 736: HCS Court record access - HB 3: HFA(1),(2) Criminal actions, juvenile witnesses - HB 406: HCS background checks, youth athletics, requirement for - HB 653 record checks - HB 351 Deadly weapons, issuance of - HB 236: HFA(1) Dental and oral health, designate funds for - HB 377 Driver's license revocation, alcohol convictions of minors - HB 90: SFA(1) license, requirements for - HB 328 Drivers' licenses, educational requirements - HB 51 Dyslexia, definition of - HB 680 Early childhood testing, requirements for - SB 188; SB 188: HCS, HFA (2),(3); HB 117: SCS (1),(2), SFA (1) Education funding, state agency children - HB 244 Elevated blood lead levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117: HCS Embryonic research, nontherapeutic, prohibit use of public funds or facilities - HB 413 Expelled students, educational services for - HB 216 False statement to peace officer - SB 116 Foster parents, rights and responsibilities - HB 159; HB 159: HCS, HFA (1) parents, training in investigations required - HB 159; HB 159: HCS, HFA (1) Friedreich's Ataxia Awareness Day, third Saturday in May recognized as - SR 94 Genetic and metabolic diseases, coverage of prescribed foods - SB 18 Graduated driver licensing passenger restrictions, exemptions for driver's education - HB 90: SFA(3) driver's license, clarify passenger restrictions - HB 90: HFA(4),(5),(6) driver's license, clarify violations which extend levels - HB 90: HFA(3) Graduation requirement, Kentucky history and geography - HB 186 Grandparents, legislative task force on raising grandchildren by - SCR 18 permissive caregiving authority for grandchildren - HB 45: SFA(2) Health insurance, extension due to military service - HB 209 High school athletics, change of eligibility date for nineteen-year-olds participating in - SB 77; HB 432 Hospitalization, mental illness, consent at age 16, delete provision for - SB 222 Indoor tanning devices, use by minors, prohibition of - HB 151; HB 151: HCS Informed consent, abortion, requirements - HB 490, 585; HB 585: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(6) Instruction permit and intermediate license, prohibit cell phone use - HB 90: HFA(1) Intermediate driver's license, provisions of - HB 90; HB 90: SCA (1), HFA (2) driver's license; provisions of - SB 13 Juvenile code, age of criminal responsibility - HB 284 Justice, records, access, facilities - HB 351 Juvenile, court record access - HB 3: SCS policy review - HB 351: HFA(1) records access, attorney - HB 351: HFA(2) records, access, facilities - HB 351: HCS KinCare Support Program, creation of - HB 45; HB 45: SCS, SFA (1) Lead, elevated blood levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117 Medical and education consent affidavit, combination of the execution of - HB 45: HCS treatment for children and teens - SB 101 Meningococcal meningitis, provide information about - HB 475 Mercury in vaccines, require person to be informed of - SB 255 Narcotic treatment program, child care, location near - HB 297 treatment program, schools, location near - HB 297 Negligent homicide, creation of offense - HB 613 Nuclear transplantation - HB 370 Off-road Motorcycle and ATV Commission, add members - SB 32; HB 309 Ohio County, honoring citizens for dedication to youth - SR 117 Physical activity, 30 minutes per day - HB 610 Policies, school attendance - HB 479 Postsecondary institution, residing within 1,000 feet, sex offenders prohibited - HB 257 Preschool education programs, attendance in - HB 124 Private child care providers - HB 380: HFA(1) Proceedings, records, juvenile code - HB 436 Projects connecting youth with responsible adults, Department of Agriculture, support for - HR 246 Public morals offenses, establish crime of public indecency - HB 305 Residential services, location of, notice to public - HB 170 School nutrition, approved beverages, skim and 2% milk - SB 48 or day care center, sex offender prohibited - HB 50 School-based health services, study - HCR 169 Sex abuse, penalty increase for - HB 157 offender legislation - HB 3: SFA(2) offender registration - HB 3: SFA(1) offender registration, include distributors of child pornography - HB 255 offenders, increase distance from and prohibit from school grounds - HB 157 Sex, conduct prohibited between certain criminal justice system employees and juvenile - HB 407: HFA(1) Sexual abuse, penalty increase for - HB 11 Assault Awareness Month, recognizing March as - HR 163 offenses against minors, increase penalty for attempt or solicitation - SB 217 offenses, procuring of minors via an electronic communications system - HB 254 Shared parenting time, adjust child support for - HB 281 Standby guardian, designation of - HB 221 State custody, tobacco products, prohibit from family member - HB 92; HB 92: HCS Student harassment, intimidation, or bullying program or curriculum, adopted by school council - HB 270: HFA(3) harassment, intimidation, or bullying program or curriculum, opt out provision - HB 270: HFA(4) harassment, intimidation, or bullying program or curriculum, parents and students rights - HB 270: HFA(3) harassment, intimidation, or bullying, definition of - SB 15; HB 270 harassment, intimidation, or bullying, program or curriculum, adopted by school council - HB 270: HCS harassment, intimidation, or bullying, program or curriculum, parents' and students' rights - HB 270: HCS harassment, intimidation, or bullying, protection from - SB 15; HB 270; SB 109: HCS, HFA (1) Students on prescription drugs, include in study - HCR 169: HFA(1) Students, expelled or suspended - HB 688; HB 688: HFA (1) prescription drugs - HB 133: HFA(1) safety and well-being - HB 270: HFA(1),(2) Students,drivers' licenses - HB 51: HCS Sudden infant death syndrome - HB 351 Technology, No Child Left Offline initiative, commending - HJR 199 Termination of parental rights, attorney's fee in - HB 652: HFA(1),(2) The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 Time and the use of time and requirements for teachers, task force to study - HCR 207 Tobacco products, possession by minors - HB 359 Truancy, assessment of habitual - HB 379 Trucks, prohibit minors from riding in truck beds - SB 164; HB 598; HB 334: HFA (2); HB 372: HFA (1); HB 598: HFA (1) Veterans' Affairs Department, disabled veterans, minors, representation of - HB 454 Violent offender, add qualifying offenses - HB 37 Visitation, minor children - HB 605; HB 605: HCS Circuit Clerks Certificates for driving, establish procedures for application and issuance - SB 248 Checks, allow fee for dishonor - HB 395 Covenant marriage, create the option of, designation and filing requirements - HB 242 Credit and debit cards, allow payment by - HB 395 Identification card for homeless, provide for - HB 162 Jury service, increase pay for - SB 54 Juvenile, court record access - HB 3: SCS Living will directive forms - availability - HB 8 will directive forms, availability - HB 8: HFA(1) Operator's licenses, allow men to change name upon marriage - HB 417 Operators licenses, free corrected license if only street name is changed - HB 129 licenses, free corrected license if only street name or postal address is changed - SB 113 Personal ID cards, change incorrect references to - HB 712 information, domestic relations cases, protection from public disclosure in - HB 424: HCS Probation and conditional discharge, conditions of, authorization of payment to certain programs - SB 79 Social Security number, protection from public disclosure in domestic relations cases - HB 424 Trust for Life, collaborate on organ and tissue donor registry - HB 57: HCS Cities Adjusted gaming receipts, distribution of - HB 601 Administrative regulations cost analysis and compliance efforts - HB 374: SCS Air pollution control districts - SB 39: HCS Assault, city or county elected official - HB 481 Attach provisions of HB 422/SCS - HB 557: SCA(2) Auditors, requirement to carry insurance - HB 363: HCS Automobile accident, effect on personal auto insurance - SB 144 Block grant applications - SB 256 Certified peace officers, identification program for - HB 619 Children's residential services, location of, notice to public - HB 170 Civil rights law, uniform application - SB 178 Code enforcement boards, membership on joint boards - HB 126 Death benefits, police and fire, 2nd and 3rd class - HB 402 Derivative contracts, usage and disclosure - SB 28: HCA(1) Economic development, reporting requirement for certain city bond issues - HB 42: HCS Emergency medical services, medical protocols - HB 155: HCS Eminent domain, authority and procedure - HB 554 Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 EMS, In Case of Emergency program, implementation of - HCR 22 Exclude mobile home and recreational vehicle parks owned by local gov. from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94 short festivals organized and operated by local governments from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94: SCS Expand availability of revenue bonds - HB 422: SCS(1) Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, appropriations from - HB 459 permanently and totally disabled, CPI adjustment to insurance payments - HB 421 Franchise agreements, clarify parties to - HB 48: HCA(1) Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 purchasing from Prison Industries and nonprofit agencies and work centers - HB 13 Government-owned buildings, display of documents in - HB 304 HVAC permit process, local government may act in - HB 139: HCS permit process, local governments may act in - HB 139 Identity theft - HB 4: HCS theft protection - HB 4 In kind payments and franchise agreements, limit to cable providers - HB 48: HFA(1) Indoor tanning facilities, permit required for - HB 151; HB 151: HCS Inspection of residential rental property - HB 752 Insurance premium taxes and fees - HB 296: HCS premiums tax, clarify powers of local governments - HB 296 Joint municipal power agencies, creation of - HB 82 Law Enforcement Foundation Program, standards and procedures - HB 351 Leave, family military - HB 357 Legal publications, requirements for certain documents - HB 171 Legislative bodies to approve burial association condemnation - HB 429 Licenses, fifth and sixth class cities - HB 344 Local emergency management assistance compact - SB 238 emergency management director, qualifications - SB 177 government business licensing provisions, public decency provisions - HB 495 government owned mobile and RV parks, exclude if temporary or seasonal - HB 94: HCS government owned RV and mobile home parks, installations - HB 94: HFA(1) option elections, alcoholic beverage sales at qualified historic sites - HB 497; HB 497: SFA (1),(2) option elections, alcoholic beverages at qualified historic sites - HB 497: SCS Management districts, structure and function - HB 23 Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 Nuisances - HB 69 Nuisances, order of lien - HB 69: HCS Occupational license tax , offset provisions - HB 590 tax, treat cities in more than one county as other cities - HB 520: SCA(1) Peace officers, leave of absence for in-service training provided - HB 30: HCS officers, training without pay, authorization for - HB 30 Personal injury claim, public thoroughfare, notice of - HB 570 Police officer career retention program - HB 70 Private activity bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28 allocation bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28: SCS property, taking, restrictions on - HB 165 Property tax rate posting requirements - HB 307 Public buildings and grounds, historical displays, guidelines for promotion of - HB 277 roads, width of - SB 167 Purchase development rights programs, penalty imposed - HB 558: HFA(1) of development rights program - HB 558 of development rights, local government, authority for - HB 558: HCA(1) Reclassification, Sadieville, from sixth to fifth class - HB 643 Taylorsville, 6th to 5th - SB 87; HB 81 Refund of taxes when no taxes due - HB 689: HCS Relocation of, in county containing city of the first class or consolidated local government - HB 178 Senate Bill, delete Section 3 - SB 28: HFA(1) Sidewalks, authority to construct - HB 552: HCA(1) construction and maintenance of - SB 167; HB 501: SCS Sidewalks-construction of - HB 552 Speed bumps, installation of - SB 195 Tax increment financing - HB 63; SB 194: HCS; HB 63: HCS increment financing, economic development - SB 246 increment financing, expand eligible agencies and authorities that - HB 422: SCS(1) increment financing, grant to cities of the 2nd class and urban-county governments - SB 194: HFA(4) Taxation, direct a study of - HCR 197 Taxes, procedure for local government and school district to retain when no taxes were due - HB 689 Telecommunications franchise agreements, allow in kind services - HB 48 Timetable for affixing signatures for nomination papers, establishment of - HB 423: HCS; HB 438: SCS for solicitation of signatures for nomination papers, establishment of - HB 423 Unified local government - HB 437: HFA(1) local government, creation of - HB 437; HB 437: HCS Uniform application, civil rights law - HB 215 Volunteer firefighters, prohibit termination while recovering from injuries incurred in line of duty - HB 256 Wrongful dismissal, limitation of action - HB 469; HB 397: HFA (5),(7) Cities, Classification Glencoe, Gallatin County, from 6th to 5th - HB 539 Junction City, Boyle County, reclassifying from 5th to 4th - SB 60 Sadieville, Scott County, from sixth to fifth class - HB 643 Taylorsville, 6th to 5th - SB 87; HB 81 6th to 5th, emergency - SB 87: SCS 6th to 5th, Emergency - HB 81: HCS Cities, First Class Emergency medical technicians and paramedics, training of, funding for - HB 515 Police, sheriffs, coroners, assistance in other jurisdictions - HB 504 Cities, Fourth-Sixth Class Licenses, fifth and sixth class cities - HB 344 Cities, Second Class Tax increment financing, grant to cities of the 2nd class and urban-county governments - SB 194: HFA(4) Civil Actions Abortion, judicial consent for minors - HB 609 Assumption of risk, allow for recreational facilities - HB 228 Breach of promise to marry, abolish tort of - HB 292 of promise to marry, tort of - SB 192 Burial of homicide victim, action for court order to permit - SB 9 Child support, continuation through college or other schooling - HB 245 Child, placement restrictions, dependent, neglected, or abused - HB 3: SFA(3) Christmas display, business, immunity of - HB 492 Class action, reform of - SR 125 Cloning, human, prohibit - HB 412 Comparative fault, legal expenses recoverable - SB 210: HFA(2) fault, third party defendants, statute of limitations for - SB 210 Consortium, loss of, damages for - HB 471 Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) Contingent fees, maximum rate allowable for attorneys - SB 210: HFA(1) County detective, service of process by - SB 204: SFA(1), HFA (3) device, service of process - SB 204: SFA(2) Credit card, restriction on rate increase - SB 128 report, security freeze on - HB 54: HFA(5) reports, security freeze on - HB 54; HB 54: HFA (2) Damages recoverable, General Assembly may limit - HB 214 Damages, apportionment, medical negligence case - SB 169 Divorce and separation requirements, establish covenant marriage option - HB 242 Divorce, vital statistics, allow electronic filing of - HB 288 Eminent domain, authority and procedure - HB 554 Domain, public use, requirement for - HB 508: SFA(1) Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 domain, standards and procedure - HB 114, 183 domain, takings for economic development, federal constitutional prohibition of - HCR 24 Eviction of manufactured home residents, good cause required - HB 187 Franklin Circuit Court, creation of alternative concurrent jurisdiction - SB 257 Guardians and conservators, technical correction - HB 293 Health care liability limitations, increase of - SB 1: SFA(1) Identity theft - HB 4: HFA(2) theft protection - HB 4 theft, civil relief for victim of - SB 11: HCS Immunity for counties, public and civic activities - HB 431 Inmate lawsuits - HB 351; HB 193: SFA (1) lawsuits, restriction on - HB 193 Inmates, transportation of - HB 351: HCS Judicial sales, bond, interest rate on - HB 514 Ky Rules of Evidence, Rules 406 and 407 - SJR 231 Landowner, exempt from tort action against - SB 94 Liability, protection for agritourism professionals - HB 192 Libel and slander, defenses - HB 280 Local government, employees, duty to defend, limitation of - HB 650 Medicaid fraud, civil proceedings for - HB 735 Medical malpractice, civil litigation and resolution - HB 722 malpractice, constitutional amendment - SB 210: HFA(3); HB 700: HFA (1) malpractice, reform of - SR 125 records, fees for - HB 190; HB 190: HFA (1) Medical/health care malpractice, damages, limits - HB 721 care malpractice, damages, limits, amend Constitution - SB 1 Motor vehicle accidents, recovery of noneconomic damages - HB 582 Offenses, on park property - SB 176: SFA(1) Personal information, domestic relations cases, protection from public disclosure in - HB 424: HCS information, privacy - HB 175; HB 175: HCS, HFA (1),(2) injury claim, public thoroughfare, notice of - HB 570 injury claim, vehicle accident, physical contact not required - HB 594 Power of attorney, revocation, amendment, and accounting - HB 300 Preferential transfers, time within which action may be brought - HB 320; HB 320: HCS, HCA (1) Prisoner lawsuits, require exhaustion of administrative remedies - HB 21 Private nuisance, technical corrections - HB 319 Proceeds, lottery prize, assignment of, when allowed - HB 472 Property jointly owned, partition, procedure of sale ordered - HB 723 Report of violations of banking law - SB 45: HFA(6) Retail installment contracts, statute of limitations for - SB 154: SCA(2) installment sales contracts, statute of limitations - SB 154: SFA(1), HCA (1) Sex offender, civil commitment - HB 172 Silica and mixed dust claims, procedures for - SB 223 Social Security number, protection from public disclosure in domestic relations cases - HB 424 Sureties, civil actions by - SB 193 Telephone records, unauthorized use, civil action, creation of - HB 543 records, unauthorized use, crime, civil action, creation of - SB 232 Termination of parental rights, attorney's fee in - HB 652: HFA(1),(2) Unauthorized use of name or photograph - HB 47 Uniform Commercial Code, update of - SB 154; SB 154: SCA (1) foreign money-judgments recognition act - SB 104 Visitation, minor children - HB 605; HB 605: HCS Voting rights, wards and guardians - HB 332 Wrongful death claim, vehicle accident, physical contact not required - HB 594 dismissal, limitation of action - HB 469; HB 397: HFA (5),(7) incarceration, civil claim against Commonwealth for - SB 172 Civil Procedure Abortion, judicial consent for minors - HB 609 Amicus briefs, allow Bicycle and Bikeways Commission to file - HB 53 Assumption of risk, allow for recreational facilities - HB 228 Breastfeeding, jury service - SB 106: HFA(1) Child support, continuation through college or other schooling - HB 245 Child, placement restrictions, dependent, neglected, or abused - HB 3: SFA(3) Christmas display, business, immunity of - HB 492 Class action, reform of - SR 125 Comparative fault, legal expenses recoverable - SB 210: HFA(2) fault, third party defendants, statute of limitations for - SB 210 Consortium, loss of, damages for - HB 471 Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) Contingent fees, maximum rate allowable for attorneys - SB 210: HFA(1) Divorce, vital statistics, allow electronic filing of - HB 288 Eminent domain, authority and procedure - HB 554 Domain, public use, requirement for - HB 508: SFA(1) Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 domain, standards and procedure - HB 114, 183 Eviction of manufactured home residents, good cause required - HB 187 Franklin Circuit Court, creation of alternative concurrent jurisdiction - SB 257 Guardians and conservators, technical correction - HB 293 Immunity for counties, public and civic activities - HB 431 Inmate lawsuits - HB 351 Involuntary hospitalization, examinations - SB 174; SB 174: SCS, SFA (1) Jury service - SB 20 Libel and slander, defenses - HB 280 Limitation of recovery for uninsured motorists - HB 87 Local government, employees, duty to defend, limitation of - HB 650 Medicaid fraud, civil proceedings for - HB 735 Medical malpractice actions, affidavit of merit - SB 240 malpractice, civil actions - HB 700 malpractice, civil litigation and resolution - HB 722 malpractice, constitutional amendment - SB 210: HFA(3); HB 700: HFA (1) malpractice, reform of - SR 125 Notary publics, omnibus regulation of - SB 179 publics, omnibus revision - HB 564 Personal information, domestic relations cases, protection from public disclosure in - HB 424: HCS information, privacy - HB 175; HB 175: HCS, HFA (1),(2) injury claim, public thoroughfare, notice of - HB 570 injury claim, vehicle accident, physical contact not required - HB 594 Power of attorney, revocation, amendment, and accounting - HB 300 Preferential transfers, time within which action may be brought - HB 320; HB 320: HCS, HCA (1) Prisoner, transportation of - HB 351: HCS Private nuisance, technical corrections - HB 319 Property jointly owned, partition, procedure of sale ordered - HB 723 Retail installment contracts, statute of limitations for - SB 154: SCA(2) installment sales contracts, statute of limitations - SB 154: SFA(1), HCA (1) Rules of Evidence, amendments to - HB 410 Shared parenting time, adjust child support for - HB 281 Social Security number, protection from public disclosure in domestic relations cases - HB 424 Sureties, civil actions by - SB 193 Telephone records, unauthorized use, civil action, creation of - HB 543 Termination of parental rights, attorney's fee in - HB 652: HFA(1),(2) Uniform Commercial Code, update of - SB 154; SB 154: SCA (1) foreign money-judgments recognition act - SB 104 Visitation, minor children - HB 605; HB 605: HCS Voting rights, wards and guardians - HB 332 Civil Rights Christmas display, business, immunity of - HB 492 Creation of protected status, prohibition of - HB 226 Eminent domain, takings for economic development, federal constitutional prohibition of - HCR 24 Felons, voting right restoration on conditions - HB 647 Flag desecration likely to produce breach of peace, prohibit - HB 58 Genetic testing, prohibition against employer's use of - HB 49 Illegal immigration across U.S. borders, U.S. Congress to provide security against - HCR 6 Judicial election campaigns, free speech - HB 382: HFA(1) National identification card, urge Congress to repeal - HCR 208 Protected status, allow for the creation of - HB 474 status, creation of - HB 473 Restoration of civil rights, constitutional amendment to provide - SB 184, 251 Sex offenders, increase distance from and prohibit from school grounds - HB 157 Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 orientation and gender identity, discrimination based on, prohibit - HB 369 Student harassment, intimidation, or bullying program or curriculum, adopted by school council - HB 270: HFA(3) harassment, intimidation, or bullying program or curriculum, opt out provision - HB 270: HFA(4) harassment, intimidation, or bullying program or curriculum, parents and students rights - HB 270: HFA(3) harassment, intimidation, or bullying, program or curriculum, adopted by school council - HB 270: HCS harassment, intimidation, or bullying, program or curriculum, parents' and students' rights - HB 270: HCS harassment, intimidation, or bullying, protection from - SB 15; HB 270; SB 109: HFA (1); HB 270: HFA (3) Uniform application, civil rights law - SB 178; HB 215 Voting rights, wards and guardians - HB 332 Claims Christmas display, business, immunity of - HB 492 Class action, reform of - SR 125 Consortium, loss of, damages for - HB 471 Damages recoverable, General Assembly may limit - HB 214 Immunity for counties, public and civic activities - HB 431 Medical malpractice, reform of - SR 125 Personal injury claim, public thoroughfare, notice of - HB 570 injury claim, vehicle accident, physical contact not required - HB 594 Silica and mixed dust claims, procedures for - SB 223 Wrongful death claim, vehicle accident, physical contact not required - HB 594 incarceration, civil claim against Commonwealth for - SB 172 Clergy Joseph Project, honoring - SR 335 Qualified mental health professional, fee-based pastoral counselors added to definition of - HB 732 Coal Accidents in coal mines, reporting incident of - HB 572: HFA(4) in coal mines, reporting of - HB 572: SCA(1) in coal mines, requirements for making reports of - HB 572: HFA(3) Advanced Clean Coal Technologies, support of - SR 309; HR 321 Blasting operations, serious physical injury, definition of - SB 138: SCA(1) Blasting, license requirements for - SB 137 Certified miners, drug testing, requirements for - SB 201 Coal miner safety, drug and alcohol testing, requirements for - HB 404 miners, proclaim May 1 of each year as coal miners recognition day - HJR 101 Severance Tax Projects - HB 380: SCA(5) Coal-to-liquid fuel plant, support efforts to site in Kentucky - HR 285 Conversion to liquid fuels, direct Office of Energy Policy to develop strategy for - HB 299 Conveyor belt examinations, certified belt examiner, requirements for - HB 458: HCS belt inspection, to be done by certified and trained person - HB 458 Drug and alcohol retesting, miner certifications, requirements for - HB 572: HCS and alcohol testing of miners, requirements for - HB 572 and alcohol testing of miners, requirements of - HB 572: HFA(1),(2) Easement of necessity, reclamation, requirements for - SB 219: SCS Emergency Action Plans for impoundments, promulgate administrative regulations for - HJR 193 action plans, coal mine waste impoundments, requirements for - SJR 230 FutureGen project, support efforts to site in Kentucky - SR 286; HR 276, 294 Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, create and attach to Commerce Cabinet - SB 89: HFA(3) Leslie County Single County Coal Severance Tax Projects - HB 380: HFA(5) Local government assistance, require specific appropriation for coal tax projects - HB 487 Menifee and Harlan Counties, infrastructure projects - HB 380: SCA(4) Mine Equipment Task Force, establishment of - HB 693: HCS rescue chambers, matching grants programs, creation of - HB 693 safety, requirements for - HB 503; SB 200: SCS, HCS water discharge by CONSOL, Energy, protect Kentucky waters from effects of - SR 326 Minimum emissions coal project, exemption for - HB 665: HFA(1) Minimum-emissions coal project, exemption for - HB 665 Mining in Robinson Forest, University of Kentucky required to do - HB 726 Pennington, Edwin, coal miner, memorializing - SR 157 Reclamation, easement of necessity to conduct reclamation operations, create - SB 219 Rescue chambers in mines, authorize use of - HB 567 Safe working conditions in coal mines, equipment and procedures for - HB 503: HFA(1) working conditions in coal mines, equipment and requirements for - SB 200; HB 607 Sago Mine explosion, honoring victims of - SR 38 Mine Explosion, honoring victims of - HR 29 Severance funds, transfer of authority over - SB 69 tax, transfer to workers' compensation deleted - HB 675 Shippers and receivers, weight reporting to vehicle enforcement - HB 560 Surface mines, original contour restoration and overburden disposal requirements, make changes to - HB 83 mining permit requirements, make changes to - SB 136 Synthetic gas from, utility contracts for - SB 131 natural gas from coal, include in policy, planning, and implementation - HB 299: SFA(1) Utility investment in clean coal energy generation, provide surcharge for cost recovery - HB 538 Workers' compensation, black lung revisions - SB 247; HB 676 Collective Bargaining Communications personnel, covered in collective bargaining - HB 440: HCS Corrections and firefighter personnel, make conforming corrections - SB 102: SFA(1) personnel in urban-county governments to have collective bargaining - SB 102 Firefighter personnel, make conforming corrections - HB 440: HFA(1) Firefighters, meet-and-confer discussions, provisions for - SB 186 Labor organization, mandatory membership or financial support prohibited, penalty - HB 38 Public employees, establish process for - HB 467 Urban-county government, authorization for corrections personnel - HB 511 government, include senior dispatch communication officers - HB 440 Commendations and Recognitions "Year of the Museum," recognizing - HR 302 4-H Capital Experience, recognize participation in - SR 253 governmental day, recognize participation in - HR 247 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, honoring - SR 171; HR 153 Alsip, Joseph M., commend and recognize - SR 234; HR 228 American Heart Month - HR 152 Anderson, Matt, honor during MLB Day in Frankfort - SR 51 Appalachian Regional Healthcare, 50th Anniversary, honor - SR 194; HR 179 Arnold, Representative Adrian, honoring - SR 334; HR 309 Ashby, Kenneth H., commending - SR 115 Auburndale Elementary School Basketball, honor - SR 320 Baker, Lois A., honor and recognize upon retirement as CEO of MCHC - HR 317 Bert T. Combs Memorial Bridge, designate Cliff Bridge in Floyd County - SJR 203 Blanton, Joe, honor during MLB Day in Frankfort - SR 50 Bradley, Fred, honor and commend - SR 169 William "Buff," honor and commend - SR 169 Bruce, Representative James Edmond, honoring - HR 308 Burgoo Capital of the World, designate Anderson County as - HJR 54 Burke, Chris, honor during MLB Day in Frankfort - SR 39 Butler, Representative Denver, honoring - HR 311 Canine Good Citizen Program, endorse and encourage - HR 139 Capital experience, recognize 4-H activity - HR 247 Career and Technical Education Week, commemoration of - SR 185; HR 170 Carter, Alice Ann, honoring - SR 233; HR 235 Chandler, Alice Headley, adjourn Senate in honor of - SR 8 Chellgren, Mark, honor - HR 117 Mark, honoring - SR 111 Coal miners, proclaim May 1 of each year as coal miners recognition day - HJR 101 Coast Guard, honor response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita - HR 177 Cochran, Eboni Neal, adjourning the Senate in honor of - SR 127 Company B, 206th Engineer Battalion, commending service in Iraq - SR 291 Couch, Timothy Kincaid, adjourn in honor of his first birthday - HR 289 Cpl. Joshua Harris Memorial Bridge, designate in Letcher County - HJR 90 Cubert, Master Sergeant Clinton Wayne, honoring - SR 262; HR 253 Cunningham, Raoul, adjourning the Senate in honor of - SR 91 Dale Earnhardt Day, recognize April 29th as - SR 316; HR 299 Davenport, C. Michael, recognize for economic development success - HR 196 Daviess County, Kentucky, recognizing - HR 107 Davis, III, Judge George W., commending and recognizing - SR 181 DeMoss, Mickie, 2006 SEC Coach of the Year - SR 260 Dickerson, Bernice, honoring - SR 116 Dickey, Sr., Frank G., commending and recognizing - HR 156 Downs, Scott, honor during MLB Day in Frankfort - SR 48 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Highway, designate I-65 in Jefferson County as - SJR 126 DuPont Manual HS Swim Team, 2006 KHSAA Champs - HR 251 EKU and WKU Colleges of Education - SR 280; HR 262 Estes, Deputy Sheriff Ricky, honoring - SR 294; HR 290 Eula Hall Highway, designate KY 979 in Floyd County - SJR 122 Evangel World Prayer Center, honoring - HR 162 Everly, Don and Phil, honoring - SR 135 First Responder Day, commend and recognize - SR 177 Fletcher, Governor Ernie, honor - SR 207 Governor Ernie, welcome home and wish for an expeditious recovery - SR 245 Governor Ernie, wishing recovery - SR 200 Frank DeRossett Bridge, designate in Floyd County - HJR 46 Welch, retirement - HR 241 Franklin, Langley, commend and recognize - SR 158 GE Foundation for grant to Jefferson County Public Schools, recognize - HR 127 Ginter, Matt, honor during MLB in Frankfort - SR 41 Grand Lodge of Kentucky, commend and recognize - HR 232 Lodge of Kentucky, honor and commend - SR 216 Green, Andy, honor during MLB Day in Frankfort - SR 46 Guthrie, Kentucky, recognize as birthplace of the Planters Protective Association - SR 175 Hahn, Forrest and Barbara, commend and recognize - SR 247 Hardin, Stan, honoring - HR 267 Hart, Corey, honor during MLB Day ceremonies - SR 55 Hayden, Roger, honor for motorcycle racing accomplishments - HR 11 Tommy, honor for motorcycle racing accomplishments - HR 11 Hendley, John Hayden, honoring - HR 92 Hester, Sergeant Leigh Ann, honoring - SR 84 Holmes, J. G., PGA tour winner - SR 180 Independent Nonprofit Colleges and Universities, recognize - SR 197; HR 194 Ingram, Otto, honoring his 90th birthday - SR 267 Iroquois High School Raiders Girls Basketball, honor - SR 321 Jack Jouett Day, June 4, 2006, proclamation of - HR 303 Jarvis, Kevin, honor during MLB Day in Frankfort - SR 43 Jeffersontown HS Boys' Basketball Team, 2006 KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Champions - SR 296; HR 283 Jenkins, James P., honoring - HR 114 Johnson County Middle School academic team, honoring - SR 315 Jones, Nora Tackett, honoring - SR 289 Joseph Project, honoring - SR 335 Jurek, Elizabeth J. "Beth," honoring - HR 264 KCD, Inc., honoring - SR 279 Kearns, Austin, honor during MLB Day in Frankfort - SR 45 Kelley, Chief Thomas E., honoring - SR 329; HR 270 Kentucky farmers, honoring and recognizing Food Checkout Day - SR 112; HR 109 Harvest, recognize and commend - SR 225 Heritage Council, recognized for 40 years of exemplary service - HCR 161 National Guard, honor response to Hurricane Katrina - SR 305 Nurses Association, one hundredth anniversary of - SR 131; HR 126 Park Rangers, commending for aiding Special Olympics Kentucky - HR 286 Society Daughters of the American Revolution, honor - HR 314 King, Jr. Day, Martin Luther recognize observance of - SR 88 Letcher County Coal Miners Highway, designate - SJR 24 Lousignont, Kathy, commend and honor - SR 139 Madison, Keith, honor former UK baseball coach - SR 49 Madisonville North Hopkins Marching Maroons, saluting - SR 134 Mahr, Glema, honoring - SR 133 Marcotte, Representative Paul, honoring - HR 312 Martin A. Maline, honor for 30 years as Executive Director Kentucky HBPA - HR 297 McCarron, Chris, honoring - SR 264 McConnell, Senator Mitch, honoring - SR 340 McCuiston, Clara Elizabeth, honoring - SR 174 Menifee County Hurricane Relief Efforts, honoring - SR 259; HR 257 Mike, Specialist Jason L., honoring - SR 86 Miller, Technical Sergeant Keary J., honoring - SR 108 Trever, honor during MLB Day in Frankfort - SR 44 Monday, Monroe C. - HR 44 Morehead State University Cheerleaders, recognizing - SR 251 Naming of various roads and bridges, designate - HJR 168; HJR 168: SCS (1) National Wear Red Day for Women, recognize - SR 129 Nein, Staff Sergeant Timothy F., honoring - SR 85 New Opportunity School for Women, commend - HR 160 North Hardin High School Wind Symphony, saluting - SR 252 Northern Kentucky Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, recognizing observance of - HR 85 Official state dance, designation and naming of - HB 208: HFA(1) state dance, naming and designation of - HB 208 state nursery rhyme, designation of - HB 208: HFA(2) O'Malley, Specialist Brandon Scott, honoring - HR 319 Omnibus road naming resolution, add roads - HJR 168: SCS(2) Order of the Eastern Star, commend and recognize - SR 235 Paducah St. Mary Boys' Golf Team, 2005 KHSAA Champions - SR 170 St. Mary Boys' Golf Team, 2005 KHSSAA Champions - HR 166 Paris By-Pass, designate as the "Thoroughbred Run" - HJR 168: HFA(1) Parks, Rosa, adjourning the Senate in honor and memory of - SR 90 Paul R. Gearheart bridge, designate bride on KY Route 979 and US 23 in Floyd County - SJR 226 Ward Thompson/old Emma Bridge, designate on KY Route 3 at the crossing of Big Sandy River - SJR 202 Perry, Donna, honor and commend - SR 119 Planters Protective Association, recognize Guthrie, Kentucky - SR 175 Rader, Paul A., honor and commend - HR 118 Ralph Owens Memorial Bridge, designate on KY Route 80 at the entrance to Langley - SJR 201 Reinhardt, Representative Jon David, honoring - HR 313 Reynolds, Laura, honoring as Ms. Wheelchair Kentucky 2006 - SR 242 Riley, Dudley, saluting - HR 282 Robinson, Sam, adjourning the Senate in honor of - SR 92 Rogers, Congressman Hal, honor and support efforts to secure federal laboratory - SR 274 Congressman Hal, honoring - SR 237 Russell High School, 2006 Governor's Cup State Champion - SR 292 Russell, Bob, recognize and commend - HR 233 Saint Valentine's Day, recognizing - HR 167 Salyer, Vera Vivian, honoring - HR 318 Sanger, Margaret, honoring life of - HR 132 Shelbyville by-pass, designate as "Freedom Way" - SJR 190 Silberman, Stu, commend and honor - SR 140 Smith, Scott Robinson, honor - HR 300 Scott Robinson, honoring - SR 306 Speer, Alexander "Sandy"; commend and recognize - HR 148 St. Augustine Church Road, designate in Henderson County - SJR 138 Henry District High School Chamber Choir, honoring - HR 243 Patrick's Day, celebrating - HR 265 Xavier HS Swim Team, 2006 KHSAA Champs - HR 255 Staff of the Health and Welfare Committee, honor - SR 311 Steven W. Daeschner, Superintendent of the Year - HR 83 Supporting Heroes organization, honoring - HR 191 Tao, David, recognize and commend - HR 198 Taps in Motion, honoring and adjourning the Senate in honor of - SR 258 Taylor, Charles Edward, honoring - SR 287 The Milbank Memorial Fund, congratulate on anniversary of - HR 88 Thomas, Ward, honoring - SR 109 Trimble County Lady Raiders Cross-Country, 2005 KHSAA Class A runners-up - HR 185 Truman Messer Bridge, designate bridge on KY Route 80 where the road intersects with KY Route 122 - SJR 204 University of Kentucky and University of Louisville Cancer Programs - SR 278 of Louisville Basketball team, honor - SR 312 Vance, Collins, honoring - HR 259 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4075, recognize and commend - SR 165 Walker, Dr. T. Vaughn, recognize and commend - SR 209 Weaver, Representative John Michael "Mike," honoring - HR 310 Webb, Brandon, honor during MLB Day in Frankfort - SR 42 Dr. Robert C., honoring - HR 288 Westfield, Loreta Kline, adjourning in honor of and tribute to - HR 96 Wiley, June, honoring - HR 272 Williams, Marcel, commending - SR 89 Willkerson, Brad, honor during MLB in Frankfort - SR 40 Wilson, Dollie, saluting - SR 322 Woodford County High School Swimming and Diving Team, commend and recognize - HR 176 Commerce Apiary industry, Department of Agriculture regulation of - HB 716 Auto industry and national economy, urge Congressional action - SCR 283 Bicycling and pedestrian activities, study directed - SCR 98 Bioscience industries, fund to promote development of - HB 671 Boat launching fees, delete provisions for Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources - HB 632: HFA(2) launching fees, prohibit for tournaments - HB 632: HFA(1) Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) Davenport, C. Michael, recognize for economic development success - HR 196 Economic development incentive requirements - SB 194 General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Gift cards, provisions for - HB 259 Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, create and attach to Commerce Cabinet - SB 89: HFA(3) Junk and scrap recyclers, activities allowed by and duties of - HB 85 Limited Liability Company Act, omnibus revisions - HB 349 National Truck Network, designate segment of US 431 as part of - HB 645: SCS Truck Network, designate specific routes as part of - HB 645: HFA(1) Truck Network, designate US 431 as part of - HB 645 Pawnbrokers, time of sale of items - SB 213 Personal information, privacy - HB 175; HB 175: HCS, HFA (1),(2) Ports, urge President and Congress to prohibit sale to United Arab Emirates - SCR 236 Retail installment sales contracts, statute of limitations - SB 154: SFA(1), HCA (1) Small business financing, create fund - HB 725 business grant program, creation of - HB 422 State Parks, incentive program for schools - HB 718 Stockyards and markets, licensing, bonding, payment procedures for - HB 738: HCS and markets, licensing, regulation, oversight of - HB 738 Technology, No Child Left Offline initiative, commending - HJR 199 Theft by deception, conduct included in - HB 683 Tobacco companies, escrow fund assignment - HB 566 Tourism credits, allow destination retail attractions to qualify - HB 422: SCS(1) Uniform Commercial Code, update of - SB 154; SB 154: SCA (1) Wineries, shipments from out of state - HB 507 Wireless enhanced emergency 911 systems, payment for - SB 53 Committees Legislative Research Commission, creation of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Issues Subcommittee - HB 348 Metropolitan and micropolitan issues subcommittee, creation of - HB 348: HFA(1) Task force, wildlife conservation, funding for - HCR 115 Communications Broadband service - HB 550: HCS, HFA (1) technology, deployment - HB 550 Cell phones, EMS, In Case of Emergency program, implementation of - HCR 22 CMRS Board, transferred to Office of Homeland Security - SB 59: HFA(1) Board, transferred to the Office of Homeland Security - SB 59: HCS fund, changes to disbursement allocation and protocols - HB 656 fund, restore language requiring collection by wireless companies - HB 656: HCS Democracy in Ethiopia, urge President and Congress to encourage - HR 98 Education technology interoperability, mandate - SB 228 Emergency 911 service, service charge on prepaid wireless users - HB 656: FCCR Enhanced 911, changes to board, appointment of work group - HB 656: SCS Health benefits made available to the public, restoration of certain - HB 622: HFA(1) care data, consumer access to - HB 622 Interlocal agreements, provide incentives for enhanced 9-11 services - HB 119: HCS Mobile Data Infrastructure, upkeep and maintenance - HB 380: SCA(1) Telecommunication device for the deaf, funding - HB 468; HB 468: HFA (1) Telemarketing, Do Not Call Registry - HB 536 Telephone companies, alternative regulation - HB 337; HB 337: HCS, HFA (1),(2) deregulation, define and prohibit predatory pricing - HB 337: SFA(3) deregulation, no application to populations below 100,000 - HB 337: SFA(1) deregulation, terms and conditions must be written - HB 337: SFA(2) records, unauthorized use, crime, civil action, creation of - SB 232 regulation, predatory pricing prohibited - HB 337: HFA(3) Wireless device, prohibit use while operating a motor vehicle - HB 9, 635 device, prohibit use while operating a school bus - HB 714 enhanced emergency 911 systems, payment for - SB 53 Conference Committee Reports Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR HB 129 - HB 129: CCR, FCCR 24 - HB 24: CCR, FCCR 380 - HB 380: CCR 382 - HB 382: CCR 382, Judicial Branch Budget, Free Conference Committee Report - HB 382: FCCR 656 - HB 656: CCR SB 45 - SB 45: CCR 90 - SB 90: CCR, FCCR Confirmation of Appointments Abney, William, Parole Board - SR 149 Agricultural Board, appointment of Rodney Glen Dick - HCR 43 Board, appointment of Samuel E. Moore - HCR 37 Coleman, John Barry, Administrative law judge, reappointment - SR 310 Cornette, Ann O., confirmation to the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Housing Corporation - SR 162 Council on Postsecondary Education, appointment of Jim D. Skaggs to - HCR 287 Donan, William David, Mine Safety Review Commission - HCR 41 Gardner, John A., Workers' Compensation Board, reappointment - SR 290 Goff, Lea P., Registry of Election Finance - SR 142 Hubbard, John Douglas, Kentucky Board of Education - HCR 222 James G. Cibulka, confirmation to the Education Professional Standards Board - HCR 39 Jobe, Jeffrey Scott, Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board - SCR 144; HCR 49 Kenneth Franklin Harper to Registry of Election Finance - SR 52 Kentucky Board of Education, appointment of C.B. Akins, Sr. to - HCR 224 Board of Education, appointment of Gail W. Wells to - HCR 223 Board of Education, appointment of Jeanne H. Ferguson to - HCR 225 Board of Education, appointment of Katheryn R. Baird to - HCR 229 Board of Education, appointment of Wilburn Joe Brothers to - HCR 227 Registry of Election Finance, appointment of member to - SR 151 Legg, Jason Brent, Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board - SCR 143; HCR 50 Lorraine G. Williams, confirmation to the Education Professional Standards Board - HCR 42 Lottery Corporation Board, reappointment of James Delbert Morgan - SR 145 Martin, David R., Registry of Election Finance - SR 141 Massey, Jeanetta Lee, Parole Board - SR 147 Miller, John C. - SR 273 Mine Safety Review Commission, Denise Moore Davidson - HCR 30 Office of Insurance, confirmation of Robert Glenn Jennings as executive director - SR 269 Overfield, J. Landon, administrative law judge - SR 339 Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee, appointment to - HCR 32, 38 Public Service Commission, appointment of Teresa Hill - SR 146 Reed, Jennifer B. - SR 272 Samuel Alito Jr., United States Supreme Court, nomination of - HCR 64 Smith, Jack C., Personnel Board - SR 270 Steen, Irene C., administrative law judge, reappointment - SR 338 Terry, Donna H., administrative law judge, reappointment - SR 271 Travis, R. Keith, Kentucky Board of Education - HCR 226 Turpin, Patricia Ann, Parole Board - SR 148 Winburn, Vernon Ray, Parole Board - SR 150 Conflict of Interest Executive Branch code lobbying provisions, applied to the Public Service Commission - HB 52: HCS Branch Code lobbying provisions, applied to the Public Service Commission - HB 52 branch ethics code, applied to unpaid executive officers - SB 6 Financial disclosure, not required by nonsalaried members of boards and commissions - HB 655 State employees, sale of craft items to state parks by - HB 195 Consolidated Local Governments Air pollution control district rules, must be approved by local governing body - SB 39: SCS pollution control district strategic toxic air reduction program, commission to study impact of - SB 39: SFA(2) pollution control district, regulations to be no more stringent than state and federal - SB 39; HB 117: SCS (1) pollution control districts - SB 39: HCS Automobile accident, effect on personal auto insurance - SB 144 Civil rights law, uniform application - SB 178 Eminent Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 Exclude mobile home and recreational vehicle parks owned by local gov. from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94 short festivals organized and operated by local governments from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94: SCS Fire department merit board - SB 171: HFA(6) department merit boards - HB 666 stations, urge government to not close any fire stations - HR 181 Government-owned buildings, display of documents in - HB 304 HVAC permit process, local government may act in - HB 139: HCS permit process, local governments may act in - HB 139 Indoor smoking policy, adoption by local government - HB 55 smoking policy, adoption by state and local government - HB 55: HFA(1) Industry & economic development, urge evaluation of Louisville STAR air toxics program impact on - HCR 174 Jails and detention facilities, delete smoking policy exemption for - HB 55: HFA(2) Local affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 review, agencies, authorities, commissions, and special districts - SR 243 Louisville Arena, alternative site study and selection - HB 380: HFA(2) Management districts, structure and function - HB 23 Nuisances - HB 69 Private activity bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28 allocation bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28: SCS Purchase of development rights program - HB 558 Senate Bill, delete Section 3 - SB 28: HFA(1) Sidewalks-construction of - HB 552 Smoking policy, delete exemptions for - HB 55: HFA(3) Speed bumps, installation of - SB 195 Strategic toxic air reduction program, requirements for termination and replacement of - SB 39: SFA(1) Uniform application, civil rights law - HB 215 Urban Violence Task Force established - SCR 105; HCR 12 Constables Candidate, requirements for petitioners - HB 361: HFA(1) Eviction of manufactured home residents, constable required to wait - HB 187 Law enforcement personnel, define and prescribe duties - HB 505 Constitution, Ky. Amendment permitting casino gaming and dedicating revenue from - HB 600: HFA(6) Autism funding, direct revenues from casino gaming revenues for - HB 600: HFA(1) Casino gaming & electronic gaming devices at racetracks, require approval of local government for - HB 345 gaming and electronic gaming devices at racetracks, require approval of local government for - SB 4 gaming, constitutional amendment to allow - HB 600: HCS, HFA (2),(3) gaming, require establishment of - HB 600; HB 600: HFA (2) Civil rights, constitutional amendment to provide restoration of - SB 184, 251 Creation of protected status, prohibition of - HB 226 Damages recoverable, General Assembly may limit - HB 214 Felons, voting right restoration on conditions - HB 647 General Assembly, odd-numbered-year sessions, budget enacted in - SB 55 Health care liability, dispute resolution, and economic damages - SB 1: SFA(1) Judicial powers, separation of powers - SB 236 Medical malpractice, constitutional amendment - SB 210: HFA(3); HB 700: HFA (1) Medical/health care malpractice, damages, limits - HB 721 care malpractice, damages, limits, amend Constitution - SB 1 Office of Surveyor, requirements of - SB 156 Pardons, prohibit self-pardon by Governor - SB 236: SFA(1) Percentage of general fund dedicated to education - HB 137 Protected status, allow for the creation of - HB 474 status, creation of - HB 473 State Representatives, four year terms for - HB 43 Tax and expenditure limits, imposition of - HB 225 Ten commandments, permit posting of - HB 16 Voting rights for felons, constitutional amendment to provide - HB 480 Constitution, U.S. Christmas holiday, urge proposal of amendment on - HCR 15 Eminent domain, takings for economic development, federal constitutional prohibition of - HCR 24 Flag desecration, urge proposal of amendment allowing prohibition of - HCR 4 Fundamental freedom, religious expression - HR 236 Consumer Affairs Advanced registered nurse practitioners, controlled substances, prescriptive authority established - HB 518; SB 65: HFA (2) Athletic trainers, certification of - HB 651: SCS Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) Credit cards, payment in full - HB 127 report alerts and freezes - HB 14 report, security freeze on - HB 54: HFA(5) reports, security freeze on - HB 54; HB 54: HFA (2) Credit, disclosures - HB 529 Disability insurance, utilization review - HB 143 Elevator inspectors, number hired, removal of cap - SB 225: SCS Gift cards, provisions for - SB 49; HB 259; SB 49: SCS, SFA (1),(2),(3) Health insurance, CPT codes, insured liability for - HB 583 High-cost home loans, interest-only prohibited - HB 132, 202 Horse sales, disclosure and record keeping required, actions against violators - HB 446: HFA(3) sales, disclosure and reporting requirements imposed - HB 446: HFA(2) Hospital comparative data - HB 445 Identity theft - HB 4: HCS Lemon Law, include purchase of new motorcycles - HB 205 Life insurance, right to copy of policy - HB 531 Lottery advertisements, prohibitions, elimination of - HB 222 On-site sewer systems, approval process revised - HB 573: SCS Pawnbrokers, time of sale of items - SB 213 Personal information, privacy - HB 175; HB 175: HCS, HFA (1),(2) Practice of acupuncture, use by chiropractors authorized - HB 17: HFA(1) Preneed funeral and burial contracts, certified death verification required to release funds under - HB 142 funeral and burial contracts, life insurance benefits used for - HB 142: HCS Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 Small employer health insurance, state ICARE program to assist with - HB 445: SCS, SFA (1) Telemarketing, Do Not Call Registry - HB 536 Telephone companies, alternative regulation - HB 337; HB 337: HCS directories, misrepresentation of geographic location of floral businesses prohibited - HB 522 records, unauthorized use, crime, civil action, creation of - SB 232; HB 543 regulation, predatory pricing prohibited - HB 337: HFA(3) Uniform Commercial Code, update of - SB 154; SB 154: SCA (1) Contracts Contingent fees, maximum rate allowable for attorneys - SB 210: HFA(1) Government Contract Review Committee, additional reporting to, and authority of - HB 400 contract review committee, meetings and bids - HB 66: HCS Contract Review Committee, omnibus revision - SB 73; HB 66 purchasing from Prison Industries and nonprofit agencies and work centers - HB 13 Government, reporting and training requirements for - HB 400 Horse sales, contractual disclosures and provisions for - HB 446: SFA(2) sales, disclosure required - HB 446 sales, dual agency, duties imposed - HB 446: SFA(3),(4) Multiyear, Department of Military Affairs, Office of Security Coordination, allowed to enter - SB 84: HCA(1) Ownership interest transfers, application for, management agreements permitted - HB 196 Preneed funeral and burial contracts, certified death verification required to release funds under - HB 142 Pre-need funeral service or burial - HB 142: SCS Prevailing wage, repeal of - HB 217 Privatization, extending application of - HB 400 Public-private recreational land use agreement, create - SB 241 Rental agreements for manufactured home residents, certain provisions prohibited - HB 187 Schools, student photographs, limitations on contracts for - HB 584 State government purchasing from Prison Industries and nonprofit agencies and work centers - HB 13: HFA(1) projects, engineering services for, method of procuring - SB 34: HFA(6) Uniform Commercial Code, update of - SB 154; SB 154: SCA (1) University of Kentucky and University of Louisville football game required - HB 15 Cooperatives Electric, supply to nonmembers - HB 275 General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Limited Liability Company Act, omnibus revisions - HB 349 Non-members, selling energy to - HB 275: HFA(1) Other business endeavors, must show market need - HB 568: HFA(2) Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, incorporation of - HB 568; HB 568: HCS, HFA (1) Coroners Deaths due to drugs or poisons, duty to report - HB 67 Deputy coroners, amend numbers to be appointed by coroner - HB 690 coroners, appointment, provisions for - SB 179: HFA(1); SB 204: HFA (1) coroners, require sufficient funds by budgeted for compensation of - HB 690: HFA(1) Drugs and poisons, coroners to report deaths from - HB 6 Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Police, sheriffs, coroners, assistance in other jurisdictions - HB 504 Presence of illegal drugs, reports by Medical Examiners Office - HB 67: HCS Sudden infant death syndrome - HB 351 Corporations Alternative minimum calculation, exemption for certain corporations - HB 295 Minimum Tax, adjust rate and base - HB 295: HFA(3) Minimum Tax, adjust rates and base - HB 295: HFA(2) Minimum Tax, adjustment to rate and base - HB 295: SCS Minimum Tax, alter definition of "Kentucky gross profits" - HB 295: HFA(8) minimum tax, apply to C-corporations only - HB 295: HFA(9) Minimum Tax, calculation of exclusion, assessment of minimum - HB 295: HFA(10) Minimum Tax, change calculations, change effective date - HB 295: HFA(5),(6) Minimum Tax, change to exclusion and minimum tax - HB 295: HCS(2) Minimum Tax, remove phase in, change effective date - HB 295: HFA(4) Captive insurers, regulation of - HB 342 CCR, cannot agree - HB 295: CCR Community rehabilitation tax credit - HB 251 Consolidated groups, allow revocation of election - HB 295: HFA(7) Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) Corporation taxation, change to taxable entities - HB 295: FCCR; HB 557: SCA (1) Documents, allow for outside dependencies - HB 350 Filings and forms, provide for - HB 350 General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Gift cards, provisions for - HB 259 Identity theft protection - HB 4 Industrial loan corporations, acquisition of - HB 631 Kentucky Housing Corporation, appointment of Ann O. Cornette to Board - SR 162 small business, preference in state and local government contracts for - HB 185 Limited Liability Company Act, omnibus revisions - HB 349 Names, real, fictitious, and assumed - HB 350 Natural gas pipeline facilities, exempting employees from electrician licensing - HB 385 Personal information, privacy - HB 175; HB 175: HCS, HFA (1) Rural cooperative corporations, permitted energy supply - HB 275 Electric Cooperative Corporation, incorporation of - HB 568; HB 568: HCS, HFA (1) Tax reform, amend corporate rates and definitions - HB 705 Reform, changes to definitions and method of taxation - HB 295: HCS(1) Taxation, change to methods of - HB 364 changes to definitions and tax rates - HB 571 Corrections and Correctional Facilities, State Administrative regulations - HB 351 Assault, 3rd degree, state officer or employee - HB 526 Custody, failure to return to - HB 416 DNA collection, any felony - HB 116 Hepatitis C education, awareness, and information program, creation of - HB 540 C education, awareness, information program, creation of - HB 540: HCS Illegal aliens, services, cost of - HCR 5 Inmate accounts, transaction fee - HB 425 lawsuits - HB 351; HB 193: SFA (1) lawsuits, restriction on - HB 193 Inmates and prisoners, prohibition on sexual conduct with - HB 407 Local jails, establish per diem rate - HB 274: HCS jails, establish plan for the state takeover - HB 274 Long-term care facilities, notification of inspections, penalties for - HB 360 Medical practice without license, penalty for - HB 615 Murder, registration of offenders - HB 199: HCS Prison Industries Enhancement Program, create - SB 119 Prisoner lawsuits, require exhaustion of administrative remedies - HB 21 Prisoners, transportation of - HB 351 Private prisons, requirements of - HB 616 Sex offenders, criminal activity, registration, residency, and requirements - HB 3; HB 3: HCS Sex, prohibited conduct, criminal justice employees - HB 407: HFA(1) Urban-county government, authorization for collective bargaining for corrections personnel - HB 511 Violent offenders, registration requirement for - HB 199 Wrongful incarceration, civil claim against Commonwealth for - SB 172 Corrections Impact Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750 Abuse of a corpse, increase penalty for - HB 628 Animal cruelty, conduct constituting - HB 577 Assault on the elderly, penalty enhancement - HB 315 Assault, city or county elected official - HB 481 Athlete agent, licensing established - SB 258 Bank robbery, violent offender status - SB 181; HB 335; SB 181: SCS Bona fide coin-operated amusement machines, lawful types and uses, description of - HB 749 Casino gaming and related occupations, licensing of - HB 346 Claims for material or labor, failure to pay, increase penalty for - HB 713 Cloning, human, prohibit - HB 412 Concealed deadly weapon, subsequent offenses, penalty increase - HB 243 Confiscation of firearm or ammunition, unlawful, when - HB 354 Contribution limitations, changes to - HB 670: HCS(1) Contributions, expenditures, and reporting, changes to - HB 670; HB 670: HCS (2) Deadly weapon, taser included as - HB 212 Deaths due to drugs or poisons, duty to report - HB 67 Department of Corrections, fees levied by - HB 425 Disciplinary actions, emergency order, issuance of, ground for - SB 127 DNA collection, any felony - HB 116 DUI conviction, fatality, payment for testing by defendant - HB 67: HCS Fake diploma, penalize as forgery - SB 8; HB 156 False statement to peace officer - SB 116 Force, use of - SB 38: SCS use of, when permitted - SB 38; HB 211, 236 Gaming commission, regulatory agency - SB 7 Hepatitis C education, awareness, information program, creation of - HB 540; HB 540: HCS Historic or prehistoric remains on property, procedure for disposition of - HB 627 Human trafficking - SB 11; SB 11: HCS Identity theft - HB 4: HCS theft protection - HB 4 Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115 Inmate lawsuits, restriction on - HB 193 Inmates and prisoners, prohibition on sexual conduct with - HB 407 Justice Cabinet, sex offender registrants - HB 11 Juvenile code, age of criminal responsibility - HB 284 Juvenile, court record access - HB 3: SCS Labor organization, mandatory membership or financial support prohibited, penalty - HB 38 Local jails, establish per diem rate - HB 274: HCS jails, establish plan for the state takeover - HB 274 Medical expenses of county jails, cap on reimbursements for prisoner use - HB 84 parole, violent offender non-eligibility - HB 198 practice without license, penalty for - HB 615 Murder, manslaughter, fetal homicide, elements of offense - HB 339 registration of offenders - HB 199: HCS Negligent homicide, creation of offense - HB 613 No contact order, sex offense felony - HB 101 Nuclear transplantation - HB 370 Physician assistants, licensing requirements established - SB 78 Postsecondary institution, residing within 1,000 feet, sex offenders prohibited - HB 257 Practice of medicine, acceptable standards of conduct, regulations establishing - SB 127: SCS Pretrial diversion, alcohol or substance abuse - SB 245 Prison Industries Enhancement Program, create - SB 119 Prisoner lawsuits, require exhaustion of administrative remedies - HB 21 Public financing for judicial races, establishment of - HB 682: HCS morals offenses, establish crime of public indecency - HB 305 Self Defense, law governing - HB 236: HCS Sex abuse, penalty increase for - HB 157 offender registration, include distributors of child pornography - HB 255 offenders, criminal activity, registration, residency, and requirements - HB 3 offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Sexual offenses against minors, increase penalty for attempt or solicitation - SB 217 offenses, procuring of minors via an electronic communications system - HB 254 Social worker, threatening of - HB 73 Substance abuse, criminal proceedings and treatment relating to - SB 245: HCS(1) Technical correction - SB 38: HCS Telephone records, unauthorized use, crime, civil action, creation of - SB 232; HB 543 Unauthorized use of name or photograph, media exception - HB 47 Video lottery gaming, authorization at racetracks - HB 31 Violations of Clean Election Act, penalties for - HB 576 Violent offender, add qualifying offenses - HB 37 offenders, registration requirement for - HB 199 Vote hauling, payments for - HB 744 Weapon possession on school property, notice against - SB 12; HB 35 Counties Adjusted gaming receipts, distribution of - HB 601 Administrative regulations cost analysis and compliance efforts - HB 374: SCS Affordable Housing Trust Fund, require report to LRC every two years, fees collected for - HB 338: HFA(1) Air pollution control district rules, must be approved by local governing body - SB 39: SCS pollution control district strategic toxic air reduction program, commission to study impact of - SB 39: SFA(2) pollution control districts - SB 39: HCS Anderson County, designate as Burgoo Capital of the World - HJR 54 Assault, city or county elected official - HB 481 Attach provisions of HB 422/SCS - HB 557: SCA(2) Auditors, requirement to carry insurance - HB 363: HCS Automobile accident, effect on personal auto insurance - SB 144 Block grant applications - SB 256 Certificates of delinquency, property tax - SB 90: FCCR Certified peace officers, identification program for - HB 619 Children's residential services, location of, notice to public - HB 170 Civil rights law, uniform application - SB 178 Code enforcement boards, membership on joint boards - HB 126 Consolidated local government fire department merit board - SB 171: HFA(6) local government, urge government to not close any fire stations - HR 181 Costs of medical care for prisoners, maximum payments - HB 84: HFA(1) County Attorney expense allowance, increase from $500 to $1,000 per month - HB 644 clerk fee schedule, revision of - HB 537: SCS(1) clerks, allow payments to by personal check - HB 59 clerks, omnibus revision of fee schedule for, transfer of duties - HB 456 Damage stamp program and fund, creation of - HB 392 Deputy coroners, amend numbers to be appointed by coroner - HB 690 coroners, appointment, provisions for - SB 179: HFA(1); SB 204: HFA (1) coroners, require sufficient funds by budgeted for compensation of - HB 690: HFA(1) sheriffs, employment protection in certain counties without a merit board - HB 596 Derivative contracts, usage and disclosure - SB 28: HCA(1) Disaster response planning, urge review - HR 19 Economic development, reporting requirement for certain city bond issues - HB 42: HCS Emergency medical services, medical protocols - HB 155: HCS medical technicians and paramedics, in charter counties training of, funding - HB 515 Eminent domain, authority and procedure - HB 554 Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 EMS, In Case of Emergency program, implementation of - HCR 22 Exclude mobile home and recreational vehicle parks owned by local gov. from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94 short festivals organized and operated by local governments from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94: SCS Expand availability of revenue bonds - HB 422: SCS(1) Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, appropriations from - HB 459 permanently and totally disabled, CPI adjustment to insurance payments - HB 421 Franchise agreements, clarify parties to - HB 48: HCA(1) Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 purchasing from Prison Industries and nonprofit agencies and work centers - HB 13 Government-owned buildings, display of documents in - HB 304 Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, create and authorize property acquisition - SB 176: HFA(2) HVAC permit process, local government may act in - HB 139: HCS permit process, local governments may act in - HB 139 Identity theft - HB 4: HCS theft protection - HB 4 Immunity, public and civic activities - HB 431 In kind payments and franchise agreements, limit to cable providers - HB 48: HFA(1) Indoor tanning facilities, permit required for - HB 151; HB 151: HCS Inspection of residential rental property - HB 752 Insurance premium taxes and fees - HB 296: HCS premiums tax, clarify powers of local governments - HB 296 Interlocal agreements between counties, incentives for the creation of - HB 119 agreements, provide incentives for - HB 119: HCS Jail canteen accounts, annual allotments - HB 530: HFA(1) canteen accounts, annual funding - HB 530: HCS establish per diem rate - HB 274: HCS Jailers, establish certifications for and change duties and compensation for certain jailers - HB 748 evacuation and relocation protocol - HB 258: SCS Jails, emergency evacuation and relocation procedures - HB 258 use of canteen accounts and reserves - HB 530 Joint municipal power agencies, creation of - HB 82 Justices of the peace and commissioners, expense allowances, increase - HB 586 Law Enforcement Foundation Program, standards and procedures - HB 351 Leave, family military - HB 357 Legal publications, requirements for certain documents - HB 171 Legislative bodies to approve burial association condemnation - HB 429 License fee proceeds, permitted uses - SB 214 lLocal government owned RV and mobile home parks, installations - HB 94: HFA(1) Local affordable housing trust fund, creation and funding of - HB 338: HCS(1) affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 affordable housing trust, establishment of - SB 43: HCS emergency management assistance compact - SB 238 emergency management director, qualifications - SB 177 government business licensing provisions, public decency provisions - HB 495 government owned mobile and RV parks, exclude if temporary or seasonal - HB 94: HCS option elections, alcoholic beverage sales at qualified historic sites - HB 497; HB 497: SFA (1),(2) option elections, alcoholic beverages at qualified historic sites - HB 497: SCS Management districts, structure and function - HB 23 Medical expenses of county jails, cap on reimbursements for prisoner use - HB 84 Motor vehicles, inspection fee, increase - HB 500 Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 Nuisances - HB 69 Nuisances, order of lien - HB 69: HCS Occupational license tax, impact of amendments to conform - HB 590 tax, allow credit for residents of cities in more than one county - HB 520: SCA(1) Ohio County, honoring citizens for dedication to youth - SR 117 Payments to county government, allow by check, draft, electronic fund transfer - HB 553 Peace officers, leave of absence for in-service training provided - HB 30: HCS officers, training without pay, authorization for - HB 30 Police, sheriffs, coroners, assistance in other jurisdictions - HB 504 Private activity bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28 allocation bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28: SCS property, taking, restrictions on - HB 165 road to public cemetery, maintenance of - SB 162 Property tax rate posting requirements - HB 307 Property, remove certain restrictions from purchase of by fiscal court - HB 430 Public displays, guidelines for promotion of - HB 277 roads, width of - SB 167; HB 501; HB 501: HCS Purchase development rights programs, penalty imposed - HB 558: HFA(1) of development rights program - HB 558 of development rights, local government, authority for - HB 558: HCA(1) Real property purchases, require appraisal for all purchases greater than $60,000 - HB 430: HCS Refund of taxes when no taxes due - HB 689: HCS Retirement benefits for police and firefighters, urban-counties - SB 108 Retirement, judges and justices - HB 153: HFA(1) Revenue for Affordable Housing Trust Fund, require report to LRC on - HB 338: HFA(2) Senate Bill, delete Section 3 - SB 28: HFA(1) Sheriffs fees, increase in for certain services - HB 537 Sheriffs, certified court security officers - HB 677 Sidewalks, authority to construct - HB 552: HCA(1) construction and maintenance of - SB 167; HB 501: SCS Sidewalks-construction of - HB 552 Speed bumps, installation of - SB 195 Strategic toxic air reduction program, requirements for termination and replacement of - SB 39: SFA(1) Subdivision road districts - HB 405 road districts, taxation - HB 405: HCS Task Force on County Consolidation, study of process allowing counties to consolidate - HJR 219 Tax increment financing - HB 63; HB 63: HCS increment financing, allow state participation in certain local projects - HB 422: SCS(1) increment financing, economic development - SB 246 increment financing, expand eligible agencies and authorities that - HB 422: SCS(1) Taxes, procedure for local government and school district to retain when no taxes were due - HB 689 Telecommunications franchise agreements, allow in kind services - HB 48 Termination, prohibit while recovering from work related injuries - HB 256: HCS Unified local government - HB 437: HFA(1) local government, creation of - HB 437; HB 437: HCS Uniform application, civil rights law - HB 215 Volunteer firefighters, prohibit termination while recovering from injuries incurred in line of duty - HB 256 Wrongful dismissal, limitation of action - HB 469; HB 397: HFA (5),(7) Counties with Cities of the First Class Deputy sheriffs, employment protection in certain counties without a merit board - HB 596 Relocation of, in county containing city of the first class or consolidated local government - HB 178 Counties with Cities of the Second Class Deputy sheriffs, employment protection in certain counties without a merit board - HB 596 Counties, Urban Collective bargaining, extend to all employees - HB 511: HFA(1) Corrections and firefighter personnel, make conforming corrections - SB 102: SFA(1) personnel in urban-county governments to have collective bargaining - SB 102 personnel, collective bargaining, provisions for - HB 511 Exclude mobile home and recreational vehicle parks owned by local gov. from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94 short festivals organized and operated by local governments from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94: SCS Firefighter personnel, make conforming corrections - HB 440: HFA(1) Joint municipal power agencies, creation of - HB 82 License fee proceeds, permitted uses - SB 214 Local affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 Management districts, structure and function - HB 23 Nuisances - HB 69 Nuisances, order of lien - HB 69: HCS Police and firefighters' retirement and benefit fund - HB 486 and Firefighters' Retirement and Benefit Fund - SB 114 Purchase development rights programs, penalty imposed - HB 558: HFA(1) Retirement and survivor benefits, application and payout - SB 108: HCS benefits for police and firefighters - SB 108 Senior dispatch communication officers, collective bargaining, provision for - HB 440 Sidewalks-construction of - HB 552 Solid waste collectors, hazardous duty - HB 614 Speed bumps, installation of - SB 195 County Clerks Absentee ballot applications, distribution by facsimile - HB 464 Affidavit, order, and deed requirements, inheritance of real property - HB 563 Affordable Housing Trust Fund, require report to LRC every two years, fees collected for - HB 338: HFA(1) housing trust fund, revenue for - SB 43: HCS Assignment of mortgages and liens - SB 45: SCS Certification of petitions and ordinances, unified local governments - HB 437 County clerk fee schedule, revision of - HB 537: SCS(1) clerks, allow payments to by personal check - HB 59 Covenant marriage, create the option of, designation and filing requirements - HB 242 Delayed election, payment for - HB 135 election, rescheduling of - HB 135 Economic development, reporting requirement for certain city bond issues - HB 42: HCS Fee schedule, omnibus revision of, transfer of duties - HB 456 Fees, increase in - HB 537: SCS(2) Filing deadline for independent candidates and third parties, change of - HB 754 License plates for disabled veterans - HB 696 Living will directive forms - availability - HB 8 will directive forms, availability - HB 8: HFA(1) Local affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 Marriage license, use of Social Security numbers - HB 111 licenses, issuance of - HB 549; HB 24: FCCR Military License Plates, eliminate eligibility proof upon registration - SB 182 Motor vehicle registration for out-of-state military personnel, provisions for - HB 140 vehicle registration, $11.50 fee for 10,000 weight class - HB 535 vehicle registration, identify situs for registration purposes - HB 698; HB 698: HFA (1) vehicle registration, voluntary fee for hunger relief - SB 148; SB 148: SCS vehicles, Purple Heart license plate - HB 373 Motorcycle special plates, set minimum number for - SB 124: HFA(1) Nomination of Lieutenant Governor, delay of until after primary - HB 706 Notaries public, procedural requirements for obligation with good security provided by - SB 179: SCS Notary publics, omnibus regulation of - SB 179 publics, omnibus revision - HB 564 Payments to county government, allow by check, draft, electronic fund transfer - HB 553 Purple Heart license plates, exempt holders from all fees - HB 179 Revenue for Affordable Housing Trust Fund, require report to LRC on - HB 338: HFA(2) Sale of junked cars, duty of junk and scrap recyclers to report - HB 85 Special license plates, allow setting of recommended voluntary contribution for - SB 157 Straight party ticket voting, elimination of - HB 657 Time limit in a voting booth exception, creation of - HB 438; HB 438: SCS Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, adoption of - SB 85 Weekly receipts, report, due date - HB 557 County Judge/Executives Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, added to - HB 351 Ohio County, honoring citizens for dedication to youth - SR 117 Court of Appeals Judicial Branch Budget - HB 382: SCS Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 95 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 95: SCS Branch Budget, Free Conference Committee Report - HB 382: FCCR Order no later than the fourth Thursday before general election, to be rendered - SB 121 Public financing for campaigns, create program for - HB 682 Court, Supreme Judicial Branch Budget - HB 382: SCS Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 95 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 95: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 382 Branch Budget, Free Conference Committee Report - HB 382: FCCR Ky Rules of Evidence, Rules 406 and 407 - SJR 231 Public financing for campaigns, create program for - HB 682 Retirement, judges and justices - HB 153: HFA(1) Rules of Evidence, amendments to - HB 410 Silica and mixed dust claims, rules and procedures for - SB 223 United States, Samuel A. Alito Jr., nomination of - HCR 64 Courts Adjournment of juries, technical correction - HB 279 Authorize new circuit and district judges - HB 276: HCS(2), HFA (1) Citation or summons, failure to appear, require notification - SB 132; SB 132: SFA (1),(2) Class action, reform of - SR 125 Commonwealth, reflection of - HB 386 Competency hearings, permit trial by court without a jury during - HB 65 Concealed carry, record checks - HB 290: SCA(1) deadly weapon, carrying of - HB 290: HFA(3) Constitutional amendment, judicial powers - SB 236 Contingent fees, maximum rate allowable for attorneys - SB 210: HFA(1) Court facilities, refinancing of - HB 466 of Justice, technical correction - HB 276 Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR Felons, voting right restoration on conditions - HB 647 Fish, wildlife violations, narrow range, specify fines only - SB 132: SFA(3) Horse sales, dual agency violations, damages assessed - HB 446: SFA(1) sales, failure to disclose, conditions resulting in liability - HB 446: SFA(3),(4) Identity theft protection - HB 4 Immunity for counties, public and civic activities - HB 431 Judgeships, newly created - HB 276: HCS(1) Judicial Branch Budget - HB 382: SCS, HCS Branch Budget, Free Conference Committee Report - HB 382: FCCR Jury service - SB 20 service, increase pay for - SB 54 Jury, breastfeeding mother excused from service - SB 106: HFA(2) Libel and slander, defenses - HB 280 Medical malpractice, civil litigation and resolution - HB 722 malpractice, reform of - SR 125 practice without license, penalty for - HB 615 New facilities, no prevailing wage - HB 382: HFA(2) Notaries public, procedural requirements for obligation with good security provided by - SB 179: SCS Nursing homes, notification of inspections, penalties for - HB 360 Private nuisance, technical corrections - HB 319 Probation and conditional discharge, conditions of, authorization of payment to certain programs - SB 79 Public financing for campaigns, create program for - HB 682 REAL ID Act of 2005, implementation study - SJR 232 Restoration of civil rights, constitutional amendment to provide - SB 251 Retired judges, remove gender-specific language - HB 318 Rules of Evidence, amendments to - HB 410 Shared parenting time, adjust child support for - HB 281 Sheriffs, certified court security officers - HB 677 Silica and mixed dust claims, rules and procedures for - SB 223 Standby guardian for minor children, designation of - HB 221 State/Executive Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 United States Supreme Court, Samuel A. Alito Jr., nomination of - HCR 64 Courts, Circuit Adjournment of juries, technical correction - HB 279 Authorize new judges - HB 276: HCS(2), HFA (1) Burial of homicide victim, action for court order to permit - SB 9 Child support guidelines, update on - HB 356; HB 356: HFA (1) Commissioner, domestic relations, master, concealed carry for - HB 641 Commonwealth, reflection of - HB 386 Eminent Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, standards and procedure - HB 114, 183 Judgeships, newly created - HB 276: HCS(1) Judicial Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 95 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 95: SCS Branch Budget, additional circuit judges - HB 382: SCS Branch Budget, Free Conference Committee Report - HB 382: FCCR sales, bond, interest rate on - HB 514 Jury duty, exemption from - HB 107 service - SB 20 service, increase pay for - SB 54 Medicaid fraud, civil proceedings for - HB 735 Medical practice without license, penalty for - HB 615 No contact order, sex offense felony - HB 101 Preference to actions brought over other civil actions, to be given - SB 121 Proceedings, records, juvenile code - HB 436 Proceeds, lottery prize, assignment of, when allowed - HB 472 Public financing for campaigns, create program for - HB 682 Retirement, judges and justices - HB 153: HFA(1) Sex offender terms of release, add to LINK - HB 184 offense, verdict of guilty, effect of - HB 101: HCS Sheriffs, certified court security officers - HB 677 Testing, DNA, wrongful conviction, claim of - SB 159 Truancy, assessment of habitual - HB 379 Uniform foreign money-judgments recognition act - SB 104 Courts, District Adjournment of juries, technical correction - HB 279 Authorize new judges - HB 276: HCS(2), HFA (1) Child support guidelines, update on - HB 356; HB 356: HFA (1) Commissioner, domestic relations, master, concealed carry for - HB 641 Duplicate copies, guardian petition and application, not required - HB 557 Hardship driver's license, authority to grant for traffic offenses other than DUI - HB 22 license, authority to grant for traffic offenses other than DUI - SB 26 Involuntary hospitalization, examinations - SB 174; SB 174: SCS, SFA (1) Judgeships, newly created - HB 276: HCS(1) Judicial Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 95 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 95: SCS Branch Budget, additional circuit judges - HB 382: SCS Branch Budget, Free Conference Committee Report - HB 382: FCCR sales, bond, interest rate on - HB 514 Jury duty, exemption from - HB 107 service - SB 20 service, increase pay for - SB 54 Medical practice without license, penalty for - HB 615 Proceedings, records, juvenile code - HB 436 Public financing for campaigns, create program for - HB 682 Record, misdemeanor, expungement of - SB 242 Retirement, judges and justices - HB 153: HFA(1) Sex offense, verdict of guilty, effect of - HB 101: HCS Sheriffs, certified court security officers - HB 677 Standby guardians, provisions for - HB 221: HFA(1) Testamentary trustee, accounting requirement - HB 513 Uniform foreign money-judgments recognition act - SB 104 Courts, Fiscal Deputy coroners, appointment, provisions for - SB 179: HFA(1); SB 204: HFA (1) coroners, require sufficient funds by budgeted for compensation of - HB 690: HFA(1) Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 Justices of the peace and commissioners, expense allowances, increase - HB 586 Property, remove certain restrictions from purchase of - HB 430 Crime Victims Assault on the elderly, penalty enhancement - HB 315 Expungement of records, Class D felony and misdemeanor - SB 183; HB 93; HB 93: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(4) Identity theft, civil relief for victim of - SB 11: HCS Medical parole, hearing notification - HB 199: HFA(1); HB 407: HFA (2) parole, violent offender non-eligibility - HB 198 Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Murder, registration of offenders - HB 199: HCS No contact order, sex offense felony - HB 101 Probation and conditional discharge, conditions of, authorization of payment to certain programs - SB 79 Sexual Assault Awareness Month, recognizing March as - HR 163 offenses, lack of consent, technical correction - SB 190 Telephone records, unauthorized use, crime, civil action, creation of - HB 543 Violent offenders, registration requirement for - HB 199 Crimes and Punishments Abortion - HB 585: SCS Abortion, informed consent requirements for - SB 125 informed consent to - SB 125: SFA(1) Absentee ballot applications, prohibition of fraudulent - HB 438: SCS Abuse of a corpse, increase penalty for - HB 628 Adult entertainment, prohibited conduct - SB 250; SB 250: SCS Aiding and abetting a sex offender registrant - HB 11, 157 Alcohol vaporizing device, sale and use ban, prohibited - HB 130 All-terrain vehicles, no person under age 16 shall operate and helmets required for operation of - HB 164 Animal cruelty, conduct constituting - HB 577 cruelty, maintenance fees - SB 208 Animals, cruelty to - HB 191, 633 Assault on the elderly, penalty enhancement - HB 315 Assault, 3rd degree, state officer or employee - HB 526 city or county elected official - HB 481 persons protected by third degree assault - SB 245: HFA(3) Athlete agent licensing, penalties provided for noncompliance - SB 258 ATV helmet law, suspension based on unserved felony warrants - HB 117: SFA(2) Bank robbery, violent offender status - SB 181; HB 335; SB 181: SCS Bona fide coin-operated amusement machines, lawful types and uses, description of - HB 749 Burial of homicide victim, action for court order to permit - SB 9 Burials and funerals, disruptions of, penalties for - SB 93; HB 333; SB 93: SFA (1), HCS; HB 333: SCS, HFA (1) Civil rights, constitutional amendment to provide restoration of - SB 184 Claims for material or labor, failure to pay, increase penalty for - HB 713 Classified employee political activities, punishment for violations - HB 397 Cloning, human, prohibit - HB 412 Concealed carry license, timing of DUI conviction - HB 290: HFA(1),(2) carry, domestic relations master commissioners - HB 641 deadly weapon, carrying of - HB 290: HFA(3) deadly weapon, out-of-state retired officer, carrying of - HB 237 deadly weapon, subsequent offenses, penalty increase - HB 243 Confiscation of firearm or ammunition, unlawful, when - HB 354 Criminal actions, juvenile witnesses - HB 406: HCS background checks, long-term care facility, new requirement for - HB 177 background checks, youth athletics, requirement for - HB 653 homicide interrogation, recording of - HB 747 records - HB 730 Criminal, homicide interrogation, recording of - HB 747: HCS Cruelty to animals - HB 25 Custody, failure to return to - HB 416 Deadly weapon, taser included as - HB 212 Death penalty, sex offender registration status - HB 11, 157 Detective, county, powers of - SB 204; SB 204: SCS DNA collection, any felony - HB 116 Driving on expired license or registration, exemption for returning military personnel - HB 140 under the influence, substances other than alcohol - SB 160 under the influence, testing - SB 86 DUI, conviction, fatality, payment for testing by defendant - HB 67: HCS mandatory testing of drivers in motor vehicle accidents resulting in death or serious injury - HB 67 Embryo, prohibition of destruction - HB 347 Expungement of records, Class D felony and misdemeanor - SB 183; HB 93; HB 93: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(4) Fake diploma, penalize as forgery - SB 8; HB 156 False statement to peace officer - SB 116 Fish and Wildlife, allow treble damages - HB 415: HCS and wildlife, penalty provisions for - SB 132; SB 132: SFA (1),(2) Fish, wildlife violations, narrow range of - SB 132: SFA(3) FIVCO Area Drug Enforcement Task Force, request funds for - HR 301 Flag desecration likely to produce breach of peace, prohibit - HB 58 Force, use of - SB 38: SCS use of, when permitted - SB 38, 52; HB 211, 236; SB 38: SFA (1) Fraud, Medicaid application - HB 720 Highway work zone, speeding in, remove affirmative defense for - SB 103: SCS Human trafficking - SB 11; SB 11: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Hunting wildlife with computer-assisted remote devices, prohibit, establish penalty - HB 289 Identity theft - HB 4: HCS, HFA (2) theft protection - HB 4 theft, civil relief for victim of - SB 11: HCS Illegal possession or purchase of alcohol, revocation of driver's license - HB 129: SFA(1) purchase or supply of alcohol, mandatory license revocation for conviction - HB 491 Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115; HB 115: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Inmate lawsuits - HB 193: SFA(1) lawsuits, restriction on - HB 193 Inmates and prisoners, prohibition on sexual conduct with - HB 407 Interference with property controlled by Department of Parks, violation for - SB 176; SB 176: SCS Juvenile code, age of criminal responsibility - HB 284 Court, record access - HB 3: HFA(1),(2) Juvenile, court record access - HB 3: SCS record access - HB 351: HCS KY peace officer authority, National Park Service rangers - SB 204: CCR, FCCR Labor violations, fines and penalties for - HB 89 Long-term care facility, inspection, revealing in advance - SB 141 Manslaughter in the first degree, technical corrections - SB 191; HB 317 Massage therapy violations, penalties for - SB 91; SB 91: SFA (1) Maximum speed limits, increase on 4 lane state roads - HB 95 Medical parole, violent offender non-eligibility - HB 198 Misrepresentation as an architect, penalties for - SB 62; SB 62: SCS Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Murder, manslaughter, fetal homicide, elements of offense - HB 339 registration of offenders - HB 199: HCS National Crime Prevention & Privacy Act, criminal history records repository - HB 144: HFA(1) Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact, ratification - HB 144 Crime Prevention and Privacy Company - HB 144 Negligent homicide, creation of offense - HB 613 No contact order, sex offense felony - HB 101 Notaries, offenses relating to - SB 179; HB 564 Nuclear transplantation - HB 370 Offenses, on park property - SB 176: SFA(1) Pardons, contents of - HB 391 prohibit self-pardon by Governor - SB 236: SFA(1) Penalty, passing a stopped school bus - HB 457 Perjury, crime of, making false statement before Kentucky Gaming & Lottery Corporation - HB 601 Police, sheriffs, coroners, assistance in other jurisdictions - HB 504 Political activity prohibitions, three-year statute of limitations applied to - HB 397: HFA(9) Activity violations, misdemeanor - HB 397: HFA(10) Postsecondary institution, residing within 1,000 feet, sex offenders prohibited - HB 257 Pretrial diversion, alcohol or substance abuse - SB 245 Prison Industries Enhancement Program, create - SB 119 Prisoner lawsuits, require exhaustion of administrative remedies - HB 21 Probation and conditional discharge, conditions of, authorization of payment to certain programs - SB 79 Proceedings, records, juvenile code - HB 436 Public morals offenses, establish crime of public indecency - HB 305 Reckless driving, penalty points - HB 287 Record, misdemeanor, expungement of - SB 242 Restoration of civil rights, constitutional amendment to provide - SB 251 School or day care center, sex offender prohibited - HB 50 property, weapons on - SB 12: SFA(3) Seat belt requirement, reduce fine for violation - HB 86: HFA(5) belt violations, eliminate court costs for - HB 86: HFA(9); HB 117: SFA (4) belt violations, secondary enforcement at roadblocks - HB 86: HFA(8) Sex abuse, penalty increase for - HB 11, 157 offender legislation - HB 3: SFA(2) offender registration - HB 3: SFA(1) offender registration, include distributors of child pornography - HB 255 offender terms of release, add to LINK - HB 184 offender, civil commitment - HB 172 offender, public notification - HB 173 offenders, banned from Recovery Kentucky - HB 384 offenders, criminal activity, registration, residency, and requirements - HB 3; HB 3: HCS offenders, increase distance from and prohibit from school grounds - HB 157 offense, verdict of guilty, effect of - HB 101: HCS offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Sex, prohibited conduct, criminal justice employees - HB 407: HFA(1) Sexual offenses against minors, increase penalty for attempt or solicitation - SB 217 offenses, lack of consent, technical correction - SB 190 offenses, procuring of minors via an electronic communications system - HB 254 Social worker, threatening of - HB 73 Speed limits, 70 MPH maximum on interstates and parkways - HB 311 limits, set maximum of 70 on interstates, 65 on other 4 lane highways - SB 103 Speeding in highway work zone, establish affirmative defense for - SB 103 State employee political activities, removal of Class A felony - HB 397: HFA(4) Substance abuse, criminal proceedings and treatment relating to - SB 245: HCS(1), HFA (4) Tampering with GPS-based electronic monitoring equipment - HB 11, 157 Telephone records, unauthorized use, civil action, creation of - HB 543 records, unauthorized use, crime, civil action, creation of - SB 232 Testing, DNA, wrongful conviction, claim of - SB 159 Theft by deception, conduct included in - HB 683 Tobacco products, possession by minors - HB 359 Treatment program, intensive, alcohol and drug abuse - SB 245: HFA(5) Trespass on retail or commercial premises, define - HB 612 Unauthorized use of name or photograph - HB 47 Violations of Casino Gaming Law, penalties for - HB 601 of Clean Election Act, penalties for - HB 576 Violent offender, add qualifying offenses - HB 37 offenders, registration requirement for - HB 199 Vote hauling, payments for - HB 744 Voter registration, compensation based on number or type registered, prohibit - HB 301 Water well drillers, failure to comply with certification provisions, civil penalty increased - HB 383 Weapon on school property, unlawful possession, notice - SB 12: SFA(1) possession on school property, notice against - SB 12; HB 35, 201; SB 12: SFA (2) Work zone, speeding in, required notice for double fines - HB 321 Wrongful incarceration, civil claim against Commonwealth for - SB 172 Criminal Procedure Abortion - HB 585: SCS Abortion, informed consent requirements for - SB 125 informed consent to - SB 125: SFA(1) Animal cruelty, conduct constituting - HB 577 cruelty, maintenance fees - SB 208 Animals, cruelty to - HB 191, 633 Assault on the elderly, penalty enhancement - HB 315 Assault, 3rd degree, state officer or employee - HB 526 city or county elected official - HB 481 persons protected by third degree assault - SB 245: HFA(3) ATV helmet law, suspension based on unserved felony warrants - HB 117: SFA(2) Bank robbery, violent offender status - SB 181; HB 335; SB 181: SCS Blood and urine tests, require of all drivers involved in school bus or fatal accidents - SB 17 Breastfeeding, jury service - SB 106: HFA(1) Burial of homicide victim, action for court order to permit - SB 9 Cloning, human, prohibit - HB 412 Concealed carry, domestic relations master commissioners - HB 641 deadly weapon, out-of-state retired officer, carrying of - HB 237 deadly weapon, subsequent offenses, penalty increase - HB 243 Confiscation of firearm or ammunition, unlawful, when - HB 354 County detective, service of process by - SB 204: SFA(1), HFA (3) Criminal actions, juvenile witnesses - HB 406: HCS homicide interrogation, recording of - HB 747 records - HB 730 Criminal, homicide interrogation, recording of - HB 747: HCS Custody, failure to return to - HB 416 Deadly weapon, taser included as - HB 212 Death penalty, sex offender registration status - HB 11, 157 Detective, county, powers of - SB 204; SB 204: SCS DNA collection, any felony - HB 116 Driving on expired license or registration, exemption for returning military personnel - HB 140 under the influence, substances other than alcohol - SB 160 under the influence, testing - SB 86 DUI, mandatory testing of drivers in motor vehicle accidents resulting in death or serious injury - HB 67 Embryo, prohibition of destruction - HB 347 Expungement of records, Class D felony and misdemeanor - SB 183; HB 93; HB 93: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(4) Fake diploma, penalize as forgery - SB 8; HB 156 False statement to peace officer - SB 116 FIVCO Area Drug Enforcement Task Force, request funds for - HR 301 Flag desecration likely to produce breach of peace, prohibit - HB 58 Force, use of - SB 38: SCS use of, when permitted - SB 38, 52; HB 211, 236; SB 38: SFA (1) Human trafficking - SB 11; SB 11: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Hunting and fishing licenses, forfeiture for failure to appear pursuant to a citation or summons - SB 80 Identity theft - HB 4: HCS, HFA (2) theft protection - HB 4 theft, civil relief for victim of - SB 11: HCS Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115; HB 115: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Inmate lawsuits - HB 193: SFA(1) lawsuits, restriction on - HB 193 Juvenile code, age of criminal responsibility - HB 284 Court, record access, motions and notice - HB 3: HFA(1) Juvenile, court record access - HB 3: SCS; HB 351: HFA (2) record access - HB 351: HCS KY peace officer authority, National Park Service rangers - SB 204: CCR, FCCR Long-term care facility, inspection, revealing in advance - SB 141 Medical parole, hearing notification - HB 199: HFA(1); HB 407: HFA (2) parole, violent offender non-eligibility - HB 198 Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Murder, manslaughter, fetal homicide, elements of offense - HB 339 registration of offenders - HB 199: HCS Negligent homicide, creation of offense - HB 613 No contact order, sex offense felony - HB 101 Nuclear transplantation - HB 370 Offenses, on park property - SB 176: SFA(1) Pardons, contents of - HB 391 Police, sheriffs, coroners, assistance in other jurisdictions - HB 504 Postsecondary institution, residing within 1,000 feet, sex offenders prohibited - HB 257 Pretrial diversion, alcohol or substance abuse - SB 245 Prison Industries Enhancement Program, create - SB 119 Probation and conditional discharge, conditions of, authorization of payment to certain programs - SB 79 and parole fees - HB 425 Proceedings, records, juvenile code - HB 436 Public morals offenses, establish crime of public indecency - HB 305 Reckless driving, penalty points - HB 287 Record, misdemeanor, expungement of - SB 242 Rules of Evidence, amendments to - HB 410 School or day care center, sex offender prohibited - HB 50 property, weapons on - SB 12: SFA(3) Sex offender legislation - HB 3: SFA(2) offender registration - HB 3: SFA(1), HFA (3) offender registration, include distributors of child pornography - HB 255 offender terms of release, add to LINK - HB 184 offender, civil commitment - HB 172 offenders, criminal activity, registration, residency, and requirements - HB 3; HB 3: HCS offenders, increase distance from and prohibit from school grounds - HB 157 offenders, labeling of driver's license - HB 366 offense, verdict of guilty, effect of - HB 101: HCS offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Sexual misconduct, adult entertainment - SB 250; SB 250: SCS offenses against minors, increase penalty for attempt or solicitation - SB 217 offenses, procuring of minors via an electronic communications system - HB 254 Social worker, threatening of - HB 73 Substance abuse, criminal proceedings and treatment relating to - SB 245: HCS(1), HFA (4) Sudden infant death syndrome - HB 351 Telephone records, unauthorized use, civil action, creation of - HB 543 Testing, DNA, wrongful conviction, claim of - SB 159 Theft by deception, conduct included in - HB 683 Tobacco products, possession by minors - HB 359 Treatment program, intensive, alcohol and drug abuse - SB 245: HFA(5) Unauthorized use of name or photograph - HB 47 Violent offender, add qualifying offenses - HB 37 offenders, registration requirement for - HB 199 Weapon on school property, unlawful possession, notice - SB 12: SFA(1) possession on school property, notice against - SB 12; HB 35, 201; SB 12: SFA (2) Work zone, speeding in, required notice for double fines - HB 321 Wrongful incarceration, civil claim against Commonwealth for - SB 172 Dairying and Milk Marketing Milk, raw, create task force to study regulation of - HCR 209 School nutrition, approved beverages, skim and 2% milk - SB 48 Data Processing Department for Community Based Services, recommend modernization of - SR 323; HJR 10 Electronic records - HB 144 records, criminal history records respository - HB 144: HFA(1) Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Small employer health insurance, state ICARE program to assist with - HB 445: SCS, SFA (1) Deaths Artificially provided nutrition and hydration, withholding, circumstances - SB 95; HB 389 Burial of homicide victim, action for court order to permit - SB 9 Deadly weapons, issuance of - HB 236: HFA(1) Deputy coroners, amend numbers to be appointed by coroner - HB 690 Drug-related deaths, annual report of - HB 67: HFA(1) Drugs or poisons, coroners' duty to report deaths caused by - HB 67 Funeral establishments, funeral director defined for & procedures for places already licensed as - HB 232: HCS establishments, licensure and definitions - HB 232: SCS establishments, new categories, creation of and licensing for - HB 232 Funerals and memorial services, disruption of, urge Congressional action - HCR 142: HCS Life insurance, proof of death - HB 579 insurance, require insurer to contact owner - HB 578 Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Motor vehicle accidents resulting in, mandatory testing for DUI of drivers involved - HB 67 National Guard and Reserve, federal active duty, death benefits - SB 14; HB 27, 96 Guard and Reserve, federal active duty, death benefits, payment of - SB 2; SB 2: SCS Organ and tissue donor registry, establish - HB 57; HB 57: HCS, HFA (1),(2) donations, Kentucky e-Health Network, electronic registries of - SB 19 Police and firefighters, benefits for - SB 150 Preneed funeral and burial contracts, certified death verification required to release funds under - HB 142 funeral and burial contracts, life insurance benefits used for - HB 142: HCS Presence of illegal drugs, reports by Medical Examiners Office - HB 67: HCS Sudden infant death syndrome - HB 351 United States Armed Forces, Kentucky member of, death benefits - HB 27: HCS Deeds and Conveyances Affidavit, order, and deed requirements, inheritance of real property - HB 563 County clerks, omnibus revision of fee schedule for, transfer of duties - HB 456 Local affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 Property transfer, plans for historic or prehistoric remains attach to - HB 627 Real property, requirements to be deemed legally lodged for record - SB 45 State property, title to, not to be acquired by adverse possession - SB 176 property, title to, not to be acquired by adverse possession or prescription - SB 176: SCS Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, adoption of - SB 85 Disabilities and the Disabled Artificially provided nutrition and hydration, withholding, circumstances - SB 95; HB 389 Audiologists, different board to license the fitting and sale of hearing instruments by - SB 135 Autism funding, direct revenues from casino gaming for - HB 601: HFA(1) funding, direct revenues from casino gaming revenues for - HB 600: HFA(1) Community Alternatives Kentucky-Bowling Green, honor work of - SR 336 Competency hearings, permit trial by court without a jury during - HB 65 Criminal background checks, long-term care facility, new requirement for - HB 177 Disabled hunters, use of assistive devices not prohibited - HB 289: SCS Dyslexia, definition of - HB 680 Elder Justice Act, urge Congress to support - HCR 89 Employees, Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf - SB 239 Firefighters permanently and totally disabled, CPI adjustment to insurance payments - HB 421 Firefighters, discounted combined hunting and fishing license for - HB 241 Friedreich's Ataxia Awareness Day, third Saturday in May recognized as - SR 94 Ataxia, third Saturday in May recognized as - HR 48 Genetic and metabolic diseases, coverage of prescribed foods - SB 18 Guardians and conservators, technical correction - HB 293 Hunting and fishing license, disability discount for - HB 128 Insurance, utilization review - HB 143 Involuntary hospitalization, examinations - SB 174; SB 174: SCS, SFA (1) Kentucky State Use Commission, creation of - HB 13 Long-term care facilities, increased penalties for - HB 303 Nonprofit agencies and work centers, government purchase from - HB 13 Resource center for aging caregivers, creation of - SB 174: HCS Resource, counseling, and referral center, creation of - SB 234 Stroke, system of care, urge development of - SR 211; HR 221 Supported living program, state council for, eligibility, change in program standards - SB 146 Telecommunication device for the deaf, funding - HB 468; HB 468: HFA (1) Telecommunications devices for the deaf or TDDs, change designation for - SB 88 Time limit in a voting booth exception, creation of - HB 438; HB 438: SCS Disasters Adjutant general, Governor's primary contact for responding to homeland security disaster - SB 59: HFA(2) Confiscation of firearm or ammunition, unlawful, when - HB 354 Emergency management license plate - SB 170 Homeland security disaster, adjutant general notification to the Governor & Office of Homeland Sec. - SB 59: HFA(2) Hurricane Katrina, honor National Guard for response to - SR 305 Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, honor Coast Guard response - HR 177 Joseph Project, honoring - SR 335 Local emergency management assistance compact - SB 238 Nursing licensure, declared emergency, recognition of out-of-state - HB 102: HCS Public building planning and mapping system - SB 171; SB 171: HFA (1),(2) Response planning, urge review - HR 19 Sex offenders, employment of - HB 3: HFA(3) Special Subcommittee on Emergency Management/Homeland Security, creation of and study by - HR 19: HCS Trailers, transportation by FEMA - SB 122 Trauma care system, establish and fund - HB 724 Diseases Acute care hospital, Jessamine County, endorse establishment of - SR 302; HR 296 Antibiotic resistance, increase awareness of - HCR 189 Cancer tissue, registry for research purposes, establish - HB 525 tissue, registry for research purposes, establish task force - HB 525: HCS Cancer, breast and cervical, legislative subcommittee to study - HCR 216 registry for tissue research, establish - SB 218 Cardiovascular Disease Initiative fund, delete appropriations for - HB 477: HCA(1) Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, January 2006 recognized as - SR 136 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September designated as - HCR 119 Dementia and related disorders, training for staff in the care of residents with - HB 483 Embryonic research, nontherapeutic, prohibit use of public funds or facilities - HB 413 Friedreich's Ataxia Awareness Day, third Saturday in May recognized as - SR 94 Ataxia, third Saturday in May recognized as - HR 48 Genetic and metabolic diseases, coverage of prescribed foods - SB 18 Health and health care disparities, additional targeted diseases, elimination of - HB 213: HCS care disparity among minority groups, elimination of - SB 149 Healthcare disparities, elimination of - HB 213 Hepatitis C education, awareness, and information program, creation of - HB 540 C education, awareness, information program, creation of - HB 540: HCS Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 240 and ambulatory surgical centers, data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 34 Kentucky Cardiovascular Disease Initiative and board, create - HB 477 Kidney disease and organ donation month, declare March 2006 as - SR 268; HR 260 disease, laboratory tests, recommendations - HCR 31 Meningococcal meningitis, provide information about - HB 475 Mercury in vaccines, require person to be informed of - SB 255 Osteoporosis, education and prevention program for - SB 202 Pharmacists, clinical specialists, establish certification for - HB 673 Distilled Spirits Alcohol vaporizing device, sale and use ban, exceptions provided - HB 130 Alcoholic beverage licenses, ownership transfers, conditions affecting - HB 196 vaporizing devices, usage banned - HB 130: HCS Conviction of unlawful alcohol-related transaction with a minor, driver's license revoked for - HB 736: HCS Distilled spirits retail drink license, nonprofit organization, eligibility for - HB 736 Driver's license revocation, alcohol convictions of minors - HB 90: SFA(1) Promotional sampling, provisions for - SB 229; SB 229: SCS, HFA (5) Qualified historic sites, sales at - SB 229: HFA(3) Restaurant wine sales, partially consumed bottle, removal from premises - SB 56 Sales at qualified historic sites - SB 229: HCS at qualified historic sites, local option elections for - HB 497; HB 497: SCS, SFA (1),(2) Small farm winery support fund, purposes designated - SB 82: HCS(1) wineries support fund, distribution of - SB 82: SCS wineries wine distribution program, participation in - SB 82: SFA(2) wineries, wholesale tax, exemption extended - SB 82: SFA(1) State parks, alcoholic beverage sales, local option election authorized - HB 697 Transitional license, provisions for - SB 97 Wine, partially-consumed bottles, transportation of - SB 56: SCS shipment from out of state - HB 507 Dogs Animal cruelty, conduct constituting - HB 577 Cruelty to - HB 25 Homeowner's insurance, cannot deny due to breed - HB 733 Interlocal agreements, preferences for multicounty animal control districts - HB 119 Domestic Relations Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750; HB 585: HFA (4) banning, permit exceptions - HB 585: HFA(5) Child custody, parent military deployment, effect of - SB 2; SB 2: SCS, SFA (2), HCS support guidelines, update on - HB 356; HB 356: HFA (1) support obligation, offset by lottery in assignments of lottery prizes - HB 472: HFA(1),(2) support, continuation through college or other schooling - HB 245 Concealed carry, domestic relations master commissioners - HB 641 Consortium, loss of, damages for - HB 471 Covenant marriage, create the option of entering into - HB 242 Divorce, vital statistics, allow electronic filing of - HB 288 Grandparents, legislative task force on raising grandchildren by - SCR 18 Informed consent, abortion, requirements - HB 490, 585; HB 585: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(6) KinCare Support Program, creation of - HB 45; HB 45: SCS, SFA (1) Marriage licenses, issuance of - HB 549; HB 24: FCCR Medical and education consent affidavit, combination of the execution of - HB 45: HCS Personal information, domestic relations cases, protection from public disclosure in - HB 424: HCS Shared parenting time, adjust child support for - HB 281 Social Security number, protection from public disclosure in domestic relations cases - HB 424 Soliciting persons to be married, repeal - HB 227 Standby guardian for minor children, designation of - HB 221 Visitation, minor children - HB 605; HB 605: HCS Drugs and Medicines Acute care hospital, Jessamine County, endorse establishment of - SR 302; HR 296 Advanced registered nurse practitioner, prescriptive authority defined - SB 65: HFA(3) registered nurse practitioners' prescriptive authority, scope of - SB 65: HFA(5) registered nurse practitioners, 24-hr supply limit on Schedule II prescriptions issued by - SB 65: HFA(1) registered nurse practitioners, controlled substances, prescriptive authority established - SB 65; HB 518; SB 65: HFA (2) registered nurse practitioners, prescriptive authority, conditions for - SB 65: SCS Anhydrous ammonia, dye additive for - HB 176 Antibiotic resistance, increase awareness of - HCR 189 Artificially provided nutrition and hydration, withholding, circumstances - SB 95; HB 389 Cancer tissue, registry for research purposes, establish - HB 525 tissue, registry for research purposes, establish task force - HB 525: HCS Cancer, breast and cervical, legislative subcommittee to study - HCR 216 registry for tissue research, establish - SB 218 Clinical pharmacists, require study of - SB 110: HCS Coal miner safety, drug and alcohol testing, requirements for - HB 404 Controlled substance, overdose of, physicians and institutions to report - HB 595 substances, Medicaid prescriptions, establish electronic data collection system for - HB 729 Driving under the influence, substances other than alcohol - SB 160 Drug-related deaths, annual report of - HB 67: HFA(1) Drugs and poisons, coroners to report deaths from - HB 6 FIVCO Area Drug Enforcement Task Force, request funds for - HR 301 Genetic and metabolic diseases, coverage of prescribed foods - SB 18 Healthcare disparities, elimination of - HB 213 Horse racing drug policy, parameters of - HB 161 Importation of prescription drugs from foreign countries, provisions for - HB 163 I-SaveRx Internet program, cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Kentucky Cardiovascular Disease Initiative and board, create - HB 477 Patient Prescription Drug Assistance Program, creation of - HB 200 Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Program, add agencies to assist with - HB 200: HCS Mercury in vaccines, require person to be informed of - SB 255 National Health Insurance Act, urge Congress to pass - SCR 102 health insurance, urge Congress to pass - HCR 40 Nurse practitioners, prescriptive authority defined - SB 65: HFA(4) Osteoporosis, education and prevention program for - SB 202 Pharmacists, clinical specialists, establish certification for - HB 673 Pharmacy technicians, registration of, exemptions created - SB 110: SCS, HCS, HFA (3) Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Prescription drugs, Congress encouraged to authorize the importation of - HCR 230 Prescriptions, refillable, exception policy - HB 181: SCS refillable, time frame - HB 181; HB 181: HCS Recovery Kentucky, banning sex offenders from - HB 384 Reimportation of prescription drugs from Canada, provisions for - SB 27 School employees, felony charges - SB 109: SCS Stroke, system of care, urge development of - SR 211; HR 221 Substance abuse, treatment for - HB 734 Teachers, controlled substance abuse, testing required - SB 109 Tobacco dependence treatment, Medicaid coverage of - HB 62; HB 62: HFA (1) dependence, Medicaid coverage of medications treatment for - HB 62: HCS Treatment program, intensive, alcohol and drug abuse - SB 245: HFA(5) Economic Development Agricultural diversification and Development Council, repeal of - HB 266 Agritourism, liability, protection from - HB 192 Attach provisions of HB 422/SCS - HB 557: SCA(2) Auto industry and national economy, urge Congressional action - SCR 283 Bicycling and pedestrian activities, study directed - SCR 98 Boat launching fees, delete provisions for Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources - HB 632: HFA(2) launching fees, prohibit for tournaments - HB 632: HFA(1) Broadband service - HB 550: HCS, HFA (1) Coal severance funds, transfer of authority to Department for Local Government, Resolution 05-02 - SB 69 Create the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail System - HB 233: HCS Davenport, C. Michael, recognize for economic development success - HR 196 Eminent domain, authority and procedure - HB 554 Domain, public use, requirement for - HB 508: SFA(1) Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 Evaluation of initiatives - HB 380: HFA(8) Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, create and attach to Commerce Cabinet - SB 89: HFA(3) Trail Commission, create and authorize property acquisition - SB 176: HFA(2) Horse racing, breeds involved, regulation of - HB 453: CCR Incentive program, state parks - HB 718 Industry & economic development, urge evaluation of Louisville STAR air toxics program impact on - HCR 174 Kentucky Grape and Wine Council, membership of - HB 269 Horse Park, capital construction projects - HB 316 Jobs Development program - SB 194: HCS Recreational Trail System, creates - HB 233 Kentucky-bred horses, participation in horse racing, Standardbred development fund, eligibility for - HB 453: FCCR KIDA, ground lease - SB 194 KREDA, ground lease - SB 194 License fees, use of - SB 194: HFA(3) Local projects, bond review for - HB 42 Louisville Arena, alternative site studies and selection authority - HB 380: HFA(4) Arena, alternative site study and selection - HB 380: HFA(2) Multi-purpose building - HB 380: HFA(3) Ohio County, honoring citizens for dedication to youth building marketable skills - SR 117 Ports, urge President and Congress to prohibit sale to United Arab Emirates - SCR 236 Race and show horse sales, conditions governing - HB 446: HFA(1) Reorganization, Commerce Cabinet, Executive Order 2005-561 - SB 89 Commission on Small Business Advocacy - SB 68 Require the cabinet to make data available to LRC staff - HB 745 Skills training investment credit, expansion of - SB 126 Small business financing, create fund - HB 725 business grant program, creation of - HB 422; HB 422: SCS (2) farm winery support fund, purposes designated - SB 82: HCS(1) wineries wine distribution program, participation in - SB 82: SFA(2) wineries, tax exemption created - SB 82: SFA(1) Sports Arena - HB 380: HFA(9) State parks, alcoholic beverage sales, local option election authorized - HB 697 Parks, incentive program for schools - HB 718 Tax incentives - HB 727 increment financing - SB 246; HB 63; SB 194: HFA (1),(2); HB 63: SFA (1), HCS Technology, No Child Left Offline initiative, commending - HJR 199 Tobacco warehouses, program eligibility for - HB 78 Tourism Development Act - HB 629: HCS Development Act, create destination retail facility - HB 422: SCS(2) Development Act, destination retail attraction - HB 701 Development Act, term of agreement - HB 629 University of Kentucky and University of Louisville football game required - HB 15 Urge Congress to intervene on behalf of automotive industries - HR 23 Video lottery games, authorization of - HB 31 Wineries, small and farm, regulation of - SB 82 Education, Elementary and Secondary ACT and WorkKeys Assessment - SB 130: SFA(1) Affidavit for medical consent, creation of - HB 45: SFA(1) for school-based decisions, creation of - HB 45 Assault-related injury, no loss of income or benefits for school employees with - HB 136 Assessment for public schools, changes in - SB 130: HCS programs, dates for - SB 130: HCA(1) Assistance provided to schools, study of - HCR 214 Attendance records - HB 138: SCA(1) Attendance, permit students to attend the nearest school when a school closes - HB 692 Auditors, requirement to carry insurance - HB 363: HCS Automatic external defibrillator requirements, exempt liability for - HB 182: HFA(2),(3) external defibrillator requirements, prohibit insurance denial for - HB 182: HFA(1) Benefits, classified employees - HB 510; HB 498: HCS; HB 510: HCS Candidate, board of education, require two petitioners for - HB 361 board of education, requirements for petitioners - HB 361: SCS, SFA (1),(2), HFA (1) CATS assessment for high school, changes to - SB 130 assessment for middle and high school, changes to - SB 130: SCS Certified school employees, professional development requirements for - HB 203: HCS(1) school personnel on active military duty, permit continuing salary for - HB 79 Civics Education - HJR 145: HCA(1) education, course curriculum developed for - SB 115: HCS education, high school program for - SB 115; SB 115: SCS Classified employees, benefits - HB 510: HFA(1) employees, job benefits - HB 330, 498 employees, professional development requirements for - HB 203: HCS(2) school employees, professional development requirements for - HB 203: HCS(1) College admissions and placement examinations, use of ACT or SAT for - SB 130: HFA(1) readiness examination, use of pre-ACT PLAN or PSAT for - SB 130: HFA(1) Compulsory school age, six to eighteen - HB 325 Conduct a technology study - HB 341: SCS Constitution of the U.S. and democratic processes, study to improve students' skills - HJR 145 Curriculum, inclusion of risk of ultraviolet rays health education - HB 589 Data security issues, include in interoperability study - HB 341: SFA(1) Deadly weapons, issuance of - HB 236: HFA(1) Department of Education reporting - SB 212 of Education, reorganization - SB 105 Determining school facilities construction needs, additional weights included - SB 165 Diplomas, high school, awarding of to veterans - HB 218 District pilot program, remove from Department of Education interoperability - HB 341: FCCR Districts, administrative regulations affecting, fiscal note analysis required - SB 98 Driver's license, student requirements for - HB 328 Drivers' licenses, educational requirements - HB 51 Dyslexia, definition of - HB 680 Early childhood education - HB 5 Education Cabinet, creation of - SB 105: HCS funding, state agency children - HB 244 improvement tax credit, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2006 - HB 630 institutions, construction, exempt from paying prevailing wage - HB 64 institutions, prevailing wage, exempt from - HB 378: HFA(2) technology, study of - HB 341: HCS Educational leadership programs, interagency task force to coordinate redesign of - HJR 14 rank of teachers, qualification for - HB 125 Employee benefits - HB 133: HCS Employees' political activities with school board campaigns, prohibition removed - HB 134 Employees, Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf - SB 239 reduction in force, reasons for - HB 322 Employment of teachers - SB 36 of teachers, compensatory time - HB 108 End-of-course examinations - HB 197 exams, conduct pilot of - HB 197: HCS Excused absence, parent military deployment and return from deployment - SB 2; SB 2: SCS, HCS Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR Expelled or suspended students - HB 688: HCS students, educational services for - HB 216 Fake diploma, penalize as forgery - SB 8; HB 156 Federal requirements, waivers from - HCR 165 Field sobriety tests, require of all drivers in a motor vehicle accident involving a fatality - HB 44: HCS sobriety tests, require of all drivers in an accident involving a school bus - HB 44 Fitness facilities and sports sites, require an automatic external defibrillator on the premises - HB 182; HB 182: HCS Food sales from vending machines, prohibit and replace lost funds for - HB 252 Fourth-grade state assessment results, report of and action based on - SB 130: SFA(3) Frank Welch, retirement recognition - HR 241 Funding, pupil transportation - HB 261 GE Foundation for grant to Jefferson County Public Schools, recognize - HR 127 General Fund, require 62% be used for education - HB 123 Graduated driver licensing passenger restrictions, exemptions for driver's education - HB 90: SFA(3) Graduation requirement, Kentucky history and geography - HB 186 Growth districts, additional funding option - HB 411 districts, additional funding option for - SB 100 Hazardous duty retirement for select teachers and principals - HB 664 Head start program - HB 5: HCS High school athletics - HB 532: SFA(1) school athletics, change of eligibility date for nineteen-year-olds participating in - SB 77; HB 432 school athletics, eligibility - HB 561: SCS school student athletes, eligibility - SB 90: FCCR Historical date markers, use of A.D. and B.C. - HR 322 displays, guidelines for promotion of - HB 277 Holocaust, encourage study of in Kentucky schools - HR 159 Honor Jeffersontown HS Boys' Basketball Team, 2006 KHSAA Sweet Sixteen Champions - SR 296; HR 283 Illegal aliens, services, cost of - HCR 5 Independent school district, formation of - HB 691 Interoperability study - HB 341: CCR James G. Cibulka, confirmation to the Education Professional Standards Board - HCR 39 KEES awards at certain out-of-state institutions, study encouraged - HR 323 scholarships at military colleges in SREB states, permit use of - SB 227 Kentucky Board of Education process - SB 35: SCA(1) Board of Education, appointment of C.B. Akins, Sr. to - HCR 224 Board of Education, appointment of Gail W. Wells to - HCR 223 Board of Education, appointment of Jeanne H. Ferguson to - HCR 225 Board of Education, appointment of Katheryn R. Baird to - HCR 229 Board of Education, appointment of Wilburn Joe Brothers to - HCR 227 Board of Education, appointment, John Douglas Hubbard - HCR 222 Board of Education, reappointment, R. Keith Travis - HCR 226 Early Intervention System Interagency Coordinating Council, add members to - SB 188; SB 188: HCS, HFA (2),(3); HB 117: SCS (2) educator award and recognition fund - HB 326 History Day, encourage schools to promote local and state history - HCR 278 Kindergarten, full-day to be available in all school districts - HB 5 Leave of absence, acceptable reason - HB 323 Literacy and health services for preschool children - HB 355 Locally operated secondary technology centers, budget increase for - HB 494 operated technical schools, provide equitable funding for - HB 494: HCS Lockdown emergency practice, requirement of - HB 206; HB 206: HCS emergency procedure system, establishing - HB 206 Lorraine G. Williams, confirmation to the Education Professional Standards Board - HCR 42 Medical and education consent affidavit, combination of the execution of - HB 45: HCS Meningococcal meningitis, provide information about - HB 475 Mentors, recognition - HR 103 Military active duty, academic credit for - HB 80 active duty, local board of education certified employee, retirement contribution for - HB 79: HCS(2) active duty, local board of education employee, retirement contribution - HB 79: HCS(1), HFA (1) active duty, local board of education employee, retirement contribution for - HB 79: HFA(2),(3) Motor fuels tax, refund for biodiesel used in buses - HB 668 fuels taxes, refund for districts assessing 15 cents growth-rate tax - HB 684 Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 National board certified teacher mentors, supplement for - HB 617 NCLB reports, study of - SJR 199 New school in Campbell County, funding for - HB 380: HFA(10) Nonpublic schools, exempt from health requirements - HB 618 Nonresident student contracts, procedures to settle disputes of - HB 546: HCS Nutrition, approved beverages, skim and 2% milk - SB 48 Office of Education Accountability - HB 581: SCS of Education Accountability, studies and monitoring of elementary and secondary education - SB 206; HB 581 Ohio County, honoring citizens for dedication to effective education for youth - SR 117 Penalty, passing a stopped school bus - HB 457 Percentage of general fund dedicated to funding of - HB 137 Physical activity, 30 minutes per day - HB 610 Plumbing code, religious school building, exclusion - SB 152 regulations, exempt certain schools - SB 152: SCA(1) Policies, school attendance - HB 479 Power of attorney for school-based decisions, creation of - HB 45: SCS Preschool education programs, attendance policies permitted for - HB 124 Preschool, eligibility for families at poverty or 200 percent of the poverty guideline - HB 5 Prevailing wage, repeal of - HB 217 Priimary program, advancing children in - SB 35 Primary program, advancing children in the - HB 104 Professional development requirements for school employees - HB 203 Property tax rate posting requirements - HB 307 Public school teachers, tax credit for - HB 312 Pupil transportation, study - HB 261: HCS transportation, tax exemption for fuels used for - HB 33 Quality principal awards - HB 291 Recognition, Stephen W. Daeschner, Superintendent of the Year - HR 83 Refund of taxes when no taxes due - HB 689: HCS Remediation rate, reduction of - HB 352 Required noninstructional staff time, study of - HCR 187 Retired educators, reemployment of - HB 210 Russell High School, 2006 Governor's Cup State Champion, honoring - SR 292 Salary supplement, speech-language pathologists and audiologists - SB 209 School board member, retirement service credit - HB 393 building model design program, establish - SB 231 bus, prohibit use of wireless device while operating - HB 714 buses, require use of flashers when approaching railroad crossings - HB 452 employees, felony charges - SB 109: SCS employees, limited civil liability - HB 188 employees, National Guard duty, compensation and benefits - SB 254 employees, personal injury benefits - SB 51; HB 133 facilities in areas outside of district boundaries, compensation for - SB 197 facilities, categories defined - SB 165 facilities, designated as Category 1-5 - SB 165 facilities, escrow funds for 8 years - SB 205 facilities, planning procedures, KDE and AFCC to review and improve - HJR 220 financial statements - HB 189 or day care center, sex offender prohibited - HB 50 property, weapons on - SB 12: SFA(3) zones, installation of traffic control devices - HB 394; HB 394: HFA (1) School-based health services, study - HCR 169 Sex offender, public notification - HB 173 offenders, increase distance from and prohibit from school grounds - HB 157 offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Sports, participation in - HB 24: FCCR State flag, on display at public schools - HB 587 flags, provided to public schools - HB 587 parks, discount for certified employee, retired member - HB 141: HFA(2),(3) State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Statewide school assessment program test, date administered - HB 207 Student attendance records, collection and use of - HB 138; HB 138: HCS, HFA (2) harassment, intimidation, or bullying, program or curriculum, adopted by school council - HB 270: HCS harassment, intimidation, or bullying, program or curriculum, parents' and students' rights - HB 270: HCS harassment, intimidation, or bullying, protection from - SB 15; HB 270; SB 109: HCS, HFA (1) harassment, intimidation, or bullying, reporting of incidents - SB 15; HB 270 photographs, limitations on contracts for - HB 584 testing, report for fifth grade - SB 130: SFA(2) Students on prescription drugs, include in study - HCR 169: HFA(1) Students, athletic opportunity - HB 138: SCA(2) bullying of - HB 270: HFA(5) expelled or suspended - HB 688; HB 688: HFA (1) prescription drugs - HB 133: HFA(1) safety and well-being - HB 270: HFA(1),(2) Students,drivers' licenses - HB 51: HCS Study of cost of textbooks - SB 130: HFA(5); HCR 9: HFA (1) of statewide educational data system, changes to - HB 341: SFA(2) Study, costs associated with educating children of undocumented aliens - HCR 25 Support Education Excellence in Kentucky funding, calculation of Tier I - HB 463 Tax credit for tuition, supplies, and fees - HB 231 Teacher injuries, no loss of pay or benefits for assault related - SB 51: SCS salaries, establish subsidy amount - HB 1: HFA(1) salary increases, amend appropriated amounts for - HB 1: HCS Teachers' retirement, disability benefits - SB 253 Teacher's retirement, insurance and annuities - HB 555 Teachers' salaries - HB 1 Teachers, controlled substance abuse, testing required - SB 109 drug testing - HB 341: SCS Technology interoperability, mandate - SB 228 Technology, No Child Left Offline initiative, commending - HJR 199 Schools Interoperability Framework required for - HB 341 Textbooks, study cost - SB 205: HFA(1); HCR 227: HFA (1) The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 Time and the use of time and requirements for teachers, task force to study - HCR 207 references, AD and BC designations - HB 533: SCS references, AD/BC designations - HR 325 Truancy, assessment of habitual - HB 379 Truant, definition of - HB 138: HFA(1) definition to include habitual tardiness - HB 138: HFA(2) Utility gross receipts tax, allow agreements among districts - HB 403 Veterans Day programs, require all public schools to hold - SB 47; SB 47: HCS Day, high school observance of - HB 313 Veterans' personal loan program, creation of - HB 314: SFA(1) Weapon on school property, unlawful possession, notice - SB 12: SFA(1) possession on school property, notice against - SB 12; HB 35, 201; SB 12: SFA (2) Writing portfolios, to be used for instructional and diagnostic purposes - SB 3; HB 7 Education, Finance "Ready, Set, Success" fund, establishment of - HB 355 ACT and WorkKeys Assessment - SB 130: SFA(1) Assault-related injury, no loss of income or benefits for school employees with - HB 136 Assessment program, payment for - SB 130: HCS Certified school personnel on active military duty, permit continuing salary for - HB 79 Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 Compensatory time for teachers - SB 36; HB 108 Council on Postsecondary Education, funding increase - HB 380: SCA(3) Dedicating gaming revenue for - HB 600: HFA(6) Department of Education, payment of required high school testing - SB 130 Determining school facilities construction needs, additional weights included - SB 165 Economic development, reporting requirement for certain city bond issues - HB 42: HCS Employees, reduction in force, reasons for - HB 322 Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR Food sales from vending machines, prohibit and replace lost funds for - HB 252 GE Foundation for grant to Jefferson County Public Schools, recognize - HR 127 General Fund, require 62% be used for education - HB 123 Growth districts, additional funding option - HB 411 districts, additional funding option for - SB 100 Head start program - HB 5: HCS Incentive program, state parks - HB 718 Independent school district, formation of - HB 691 Intervention support for preschool children - HB 355 KEES awards at certain out-of-state institutions, study encouraged - HR 323 awards, use of at out-of-state institutions - HB 740 scholarships at military colleges in SREB states, permit use of - SB 227 scholarships, scores required for - HB 551 Kentucky Community and Technical College System employees, compensation for - SB 64; HB 61 educator award and recognition fund - HB 326 Kindergarten, additional funding in 2007-2008 - HB 5 Locally operated technical schools, provide equitable funding for - HB 494: HCS Payment of required high school testing, establish responsibility for - SB 130: SCS Percentage of general fund dedicated to funding of - HB 137 Postsecondary education benchmark funding distribution, $10 million increase in - HB 380: SCA(2) enrollment and financial aid, eligibility for - HB 26 financial aid grants for independent, needy, part-time students - HB 441 Preschool, additional funding in 2006-2008 - HB 5 Primary program, classifying children for funding purposes - SB 35; HB 104 Provide that per pupil funding follows transferred students - HB 692 Pupil transportation, payment formula - HB 261 transportation, study - HB 261: HCS Quality principal awards - HB 291 Recruit and provide scholarships to Kentucky students, encourage public institutions to - HR 315 Remediation rate reduction, teacher rewards for - HB 352 Salary supplement, speech-language pathologists and audiologists - SB 209 School building model design program, establish - SB 231 facilities in areas outside of district boundaries, compensation for - SB 197 facilities, escrow funds for 8 years - SB 205 financial statements - HB 189 State agency children, full funding of education - HB 244 matching dollars of tax revenues in growth districts under special circumstances - SB 100; HB 411 Student harassment, intimidation, or bullying program or curriculum, adopted by school council - HB 270: HFA(3) harassment, intimidation, or bullying program or curriculum, opt out provision - HB 270: HFA(4) harassment, intimidation, or bullying program or curriculum, parents and students rights - HB 270: HFA(3) Study, costs associated with educating children of undocumented aliens - HCR 25 Support Education Excellence in Kentucky funding, calculation of Tier I - HB 463 education excellence in Kentucky, change calculation of - HB 703 Taxes, procedure for school district to retain when no taxes were due - HB 689 Teacher salaries, establish subsidy amount - HB 1: HFA(1) Teachers' salaries - HB 1 Tuition, illegal immigrants' - HB 39 Education, Higher Background check, employee, visitor, volunteer - HB 3: SCS Benchmark funding distribution, $10 million increase in - HB 380: SCA(2) Business Plan, University of Kentucky - HR 123 Child support, continuation through college or other schooling - HB 245 Civics Education - HJR 145: HCA(1) Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 Constitution of the U.S. and democratic processes, study to improve students' skills - HJR 145 Cost of college textbooks, study directed - HCR 9 Council on Postsecondary Education, appointment of Jim D. Skaggs to - HCR 287 on Postsecondary Education, funding increase - HB 380: SCA(3) on Postsecondary Education, reorganization - SB 105 Education Cabinet, creation of - SB 105: HCS institutions, prevailing wage, exempt from - HB 378: HFA(2) Educational leadership programs, interagency task force to coordinate redesign of - HJR 14 Equine industry program, increased funding, purposes earmarked - HB 32 Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR Fake diploma, penalize as forgery - SB 8; HB 156 Financial aid grants for independent, needy, part-time students - HB 441 General Fund, require 62% be used for education - HB 123 Governing board, voting powers of a faculty member on - HB 602 board, voting powers of a faculty or staff member on - HB 602: HFA(1) Independent Nonprofit Colleges and Universities, recognize - SR 197; HR 194 KCTCS, supplemental funding for firefighter instructors - HB 273: SCS KEES awards at certain out-of-state institutions, study encouraged - HR 323 awards, use of at out-of-state institutions - HB 740 scholarships at military colleges in SREB states, permit use of - SB 227 scholarships, scores required for - HB 551 Kentucky Community and Technical College System employees, compensation for - SB 64; HB 61 Mesonet, recognized as official state network for monitoring weather and climate - SJR 228 tuition grant, eligibility of students based on institutional accreditation - HB 449: SCA(1) KHEAA, board of authority, appointment to - HB 449 executive director, duties of - HB 449 KHESLC, board of directors, appointment to - HB 449 executive director, duties of - HB 449 Military active duty, academic credit for - HB 80 spouses, matriculation and tuition fees, exemption from - HB 147 New technical college, funding for - HB 380: HFA(10) Percentage of general fund dedicated to funding of - HB 137 Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee, appointment to - HCR 32, 36, 38 enrollment and financial aid, eligibility for - HB 26 institution, residing within 1,000 feet, sex offenders prohibited - HB 257 institutions, debt issuance by - HB 75 Public Service Student Law Loan Program - HB 521: HCS Service Student Law Loan Program, establish - HB 521 Recognition, EKU and WKU Colleges of Education - SR 280; HR 262 University of Kentucky and University of Louisville Cancer Programs - SR 278 Recruit and provide scholarships to Kentucky students, encourage public institutions to - HR 315 Remediation rate, reduction of - HB 352 State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Study of cost of textbooks - SB 130: HFA(5); HCR 9: HFA (1) Teacher's retirement, insurance and annuities - HB 555 Textbooks, study cost - SB 205: HFA(1); HCR 227: HFA (1) The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 Tuition and other fees, exemption from payment of - HB 167; HB 167: HFA (1) fees, reimbursement for - HB 20 fees, spouses and dependents of veterans, reimbursement for - HB 20: HCS Tuition, illegal immigrants' - HB 39 UK Hospital and Medical School, funding for children and teen treatment by - SB 101 University of Kentucky and University of Louisville football game required - HB 15 of Kentucky, required to execute mineral rights and do coal mining in Robinson Forest - HB 726 of Louisville equine industry program, funding increased - HB 32 Workforce Investment Board, reorganization of - SB 57 Investment Board, responsibilities - HB 219 Education, Vocational Cabinet for Workforce Development, abolished - SB 105 Career and Technical Education Week, commemoration of - SR 185; HR 170 CDL testing, omnibus revisions - HB 707: HFA(1) Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 Community and Technical College System, supplemental funding for qualified firefighters employed by - HB 273 Department for Technical Education - SB 57: SCA(1); HB 219: HFA (1) of Workforce Investment, created and organized - SB 105 Education Cabinet, creation of - SB 105: HCS institutions, construction, exempt from paying prevailing wage - HB 64 Emergency medical service personnel, attachment to the KCTCS - HB 155: SCS, SFA (1) Fake diploma, penalize as forgery - SB 8; HB 156 Locally operated secondary technology centers, budget increase for - HB 494 Military active duty, academic credit for - HB 80 spouses, matriculation and tuition fees, exemption from - HB 147 Percentage of general fund dedicated to funding of - HB 137 Postsecondary institution, residing within 1,000 feet, sex offenders prohibited - HB 257 Teacher's retirement, insurance and annuities - HB 555 The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 Tuition fees, reimbursement for - HB 20 fees, spouses and dependents of veterans, reimbursement for - HB 20: HCS Workforce Investment Board, reorganization of - SB 57 Investment Board, responsibilities - HB 219 Effective Dates, Delayed Abortion, banning of - HB 750 Certified public accountants' licensing requirements, establishment of - HB 250 Cigarette taxes, cigarette wholesalers, tax imposed on - HB 737 County clerk and Sheriffs fees, increase in - HB 537: SCS(2) Effective date 1 July 2008 - HB 139: HCS for the next biennial budget after passage of constitutional amendment - HB 123 General and limited partnerships, repeal existing laws on - HB 234 Fund, require 62% be used for education - HB 123 Graduated driver's license, effective October 1, 2006. - HB 90 HB 529 - HB 529: HFA(1) HVAC permit process, local governments may act in - HB 139 Intrastate gathering and transmission lines, exemption, August 1, 2006 - HB 678 natural gas pipeline trust fund, created and funding provided, January 1, 2007 - HB 679 natural gas pipeline trust fund, effective January 1, 2007 - SB 176: HFA(5) January 1, 2007 - HB 624, 634 July 1, 2008 - HB 675 Kentucky Money Transmitters Act - SB 123 Marijuana and controlled substance tax revisions, August 1, 2006 - HB 685 Medicaid, employer funding for - HB 98, 493 Mine rescue chambers, matching grants from taxes collected - HB 693 Motor fuels tax, refund for biodiesel used in buses, October 1, 2006 - HB 668 vehicle usage tax, establish valuation floor for used vehicles, effective August 1, 2006 - HB 548 Vehicle Usage Tax, establish valuation floor for used vehicles, effective August 1, 2006 - HB 548: HCS vehicle usage tax, exemption for sibling transfers. effective January 1, 2007 - HB 246 November 8, 2006 - HB 670 Plumbers' licenses, evidence of continuing education - HB 427: HCS licenses, evidence of continuing education required - HB 427 Public financing for judicial campaigns, effective January 1, 2007 - HB 682 Safe working conditions in coal mines, equipment and requirements for - SB 200; HB 607 Sales & use tax exempt, repair & replacement parts for vehicles with proportional regis., 8/1/06 - HB 433 and use tax exemption, master-metered utilities, August 1, 2006 - HB 485 and use tax exemptions - HB 263 and use tax, exempt durable medical equipment, effective August 1, 2006 - HB 482 tax exemption, motor vehicles, August 1, 2006 - HB 672 SB 82 - SB 82: HCS(2) Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, January 1, 2007 - SB 85 Effective Dates, Emergency Appropriation for low-income heating energy assistance - HB 283 BR 1987 - SB 254 Burials and funerals, disruptions of, penalties for - HB 333: HCS Casino Gaming Law, effective date January 1, 2007 - HB 601 Cigarette surtax, floor stocks and other tobacco products tax, rate increase, designate funds - HB 103 Claims against the state, payment of - HB 588 Compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund, creation of, effective July 1, 2006 - SB 41 gamblers awareness and treatment fund, creation of, July 1,2006 - HB 174 Court facilities, refinancing of - HB 466 Dental and oral health, designate funds for - HB 377 Elections, registration and electioneering during absentee voting, restrictions for - HB 301 EMERGENCY - HB 135; SB 191: HCA (1) Emergency Medical Services Board, attach to KCTCS, July 1, 2006 - SB 139 Eminent domain, public use - HB 508 Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, administrative hearings, procedures for - HB 470: HFA(1) HB 707 - HB 707: SCA(1) 81 - HB 81: HCS, HFA (1) Interlocal agreements, incentives for the creation of - HB 119 Jockey Injury Corporation and Fund, creation of, exercise riders, requirements for - HB 741 July 1, 2006 - SB 253 Kentucky Horse Park, capital construction projects - HB 223 Marriage licenses, issuance of - HB 549; HB 24: FCCR Military families, assistance for - SB 2; SB 2: SCS, HCS National Guard and Reserve, federal active duty, death benefits - SB 14; HB 27 Personnel Board membership, increase classified employee representation in - HB 397 Primary seat belt law - HB 86: HFA(2) Recent Veterans, Special Hunt for - HB 235 Religious school buildings, plumbing code, exclusion - SB 152 Retirement allowance, additional increase - HB 224 Salary supplement, speech-language pathologists and audiologists - SB 209 SB 108 - SB 108: HCS, HCA (1) 245/HCS - SB 245: HCS(1) 87 - SB 87: SCS, SCA (1) 90, emergency - SB 90: FCCR 93 - SB 93: SCS State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Teacher's retirement, insurance and annuities - HB 555 Trailers, transportation by FEMA - SB 122 Utility rates, petition Public Service Commission not to approve increases - HCR 26 Workers' compensation fund and commission - HB 388 Elections and Voting Absentee ballot applications, distribution by facsimile - HB 464; HB 464: HFA (1) ballot applications, prohibition of fraudulent - HB 438: SCS Alcoholic beverages, after 12 noon, permit sale of - SB 168; HB 419 Building accounts, limitations of - HB 670: HFA(2) Campaign Finance Reports, filing of - HB 670: HFA(1) Candidate, board of education, require two petitioners for - HB 361 board of education, requirements for petitioners - HB 361: SCS, SFA (2) requirements for petitioners - HB 361: HFA(1) Candidates hiring transporters of voters, requirements of - HB 658 Civil rights, constitutional amendment to provide restoration of - SB 184, 251 Constitution, amendment to change Representatives' terms from two to four years - HB 43 Contribution limitations, changes to - HB 670: HCS(1) limits, increase to - HB 670: HFA(4) Contributions, expenditures, and reporting, changes to - HB 670; HB 670: HCS (2) Deadline for vacancy in candidacy, establishment of - SB 121 Delayed election, rescheduling of - HB 135 Electioneering exceptions, allow board to promulgate regulations - HB 301: SCS Electioneering, during absentee voting, restrictions for - HB 301 Electronic filing, guidelines for - HB 670: HFA(5) filing, guidelines to - HB 670: HFA(6) Felons' voting rights, constitutional amendment to provide - HB 480 Felons, voting right restoration on conditions - HB 647 Filing deadline for independent candidates and third parties, change of - HB 754 General Assembly candidates, public financing for - HB 576 Judgeships, election for newly created - HB 276: HCS(1) Judicial election campaigns, free speech - HB 382: HFA(1) Junk and scrap recyclers, activities allowed by and duties of - HB 85 Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, appointment of member to - SR 151 Local option elections, alcoholic beverage sales at qualified historic sites - HB 497; HB 497: SFA (1),(2) option elections, alcoholic beverages at qualified historic sites - HB 497: SCS option elections, sale of alcohol at qualified historic sites - SB 229: HFA(3) Nomination of Lieutenant Governor, delay of until after primary - HB 706 Nonpartisan candidates, requirements for petitioners - HB 361: SFA(1) Office of Surveyor succession, eligibility for - SB 156 Payment to election officers, increase of - HB 519 Political activities with school board campaigns, prohibition removed - HB 134 bumper stickers, on vehicles near poll locations, establish restrictions for - HB 301: SFA(1),(2) Public financing for judicial campaigns, create program for - HB 682 financing for judicial races, establishment of - HB 682: HCS, HFA (1) Received contribution threshold before permanent committee contributions formula applied - HB 476 Registry of Election Finance, confirmation, David R. Martin - SR 141 of Election Finance, confirm appointment of Kenneth Franklin Harper to - SR 52 of Election Finance, confirmation Lea P. Goff - SR 142 Reporting requirements, changes to - HB 670: HFA(3) State parks, alcoholic beverage sales, local option election authorized - HB 697 Straight party ticket voting, elimination of - HB 657 Time limit in a voting booth exception, creation of - HB 438; HB 438: SCS Timetable for affixing signatures for nomination papers, establishment of - HB 423: HCS; HB 438: SCS for solicitation of signatures for nomination papers, establishment of - HB 423 Vote hauling, payments for - HB 744 Voter registration, restrictions for - HB 301 Voting rights, wards and guardians - HB 332 Yard signs and banners, allow on private property near poll locations - HB 301: SFA(2) signs or banner, allow on private property near poll locations - HB 301: SFA(3),(5) signs, allow on private property near poll locations - HB 301: SFA(4) Electricians Electrical inspections, local government powers regarding - HB 28: SCS Escalators, fixed guideway systems and moving walkways, inspection required - SB 225 Housing, Buildings and Construction, changes in authority to promulgate administrative regulations - SB 224 Inspection and certification of work performed by - HB 28 Licensing and other requirements, exemptions for charities constructing low-income housing - HB 694 exemption, employees of natural gas pipeline facilities - HB 385 Embalmers and Funeral Directors Funeral establishments, funeral director defined for & procedures for places already licensed as - HB 232: HCS establishments, licensure and definitions - HB 232: SCS establishments, new categories, creation of and licensing for - HB 232 Human remains, Native American, reinterment procedure for - HB 628 Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Preneed funeral and burial contracts, certified death verification required to release funds under - HB 142 Emergency Medical Services Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750; HB 585: HFA (4) banning, permit exceptions - HB 585: HFA(5) Acute care hospital, Jessamine County, endorse establishment of - SR 302; HR 296 Board of Emergency Medical Services - HB 155 Board, attach to KCTCS - SB 139 personnel functions and transfers - SB 139 CMRS Fund, additional permissive uses - HB 656: HCA(1) Disaster response planning, urge review - HR 19 Emergency medical service personnel, attachment to the KCTCS - HB 155: SCS, SFA (1) medical services, medical protocols - HB 155: HCS Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, appropriations from - HB 459 Fitness facilities, require AED, training and reporting on locations of AEDs - HB 182; HB 182: HCS In Case of Emergency program, implementation of - HCR 22 Informed consent, abortion, requirements - HB 490, 585; HB 585: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(6) consent, requirements - HB 461 Interlocal agreements, provide incentives for emergency services - HB 119: HCS Local government employees, motor vehicle insurance - SB 144: SCS Medical/health care malpractice, damages, limits - HB 721 care malpractice, damages, limits, amend Constitution - SB 1 Organ and tissue donor registry, establish - HB 57; HB 57: HCS, HFA (1),(2) Public building planning and mapping system - SB 171 Sex offenders, employment of - HB 3: HFA(3) Termination, prohibit while recovering from work related injuries - HB 256: HCS Training, funding for - SB 142; HB 515 Trauma care system, establish and fund - HB 724 Wireless enhanced emergency 911 systems, payment for - SB 53 Eminent Domain and Condemnation Authority and procedure - HB 554 Eminent Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, standards and procedure - HB 114, 183 Legislative bodies to approve burial association condemnation - HB 429 Private property, taking, restrictions on - HB 165 Property, remove certain restrictions from purchase of by fiscal court - HB 430 Public use, requirement for - HB 508; HB 508: SFA (1) Real property purchases, require appraisal for all purchases greater than $60,000 - HB 430: HCS Restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 Takings for economic development, federal constitutional prohibition of - HCR 24 Energy Accidents in coal mines, reporting of - HB 572: SCA(1) Advanced Clean Coal Technologies, support of - SR 309; HR 321 Alternative energy, tax credit and net metering for - SB 203 Annual reports, utilities to file regarding heating assistance programs - HB 283 Bonding, oil and natural gas drilling, requirements for - SB 237 Coal mining, surface operations, permit requirements, make changes to - SB 136 Coal-to-liquid fuel plant, support efforts to site in Kentucky - HR 285 Conservation, develop incentives for - HB 299: HCA(1) Cooperatives, other business endeavors, must show market need - HB 568: HFA(2) Drug and alcohol retesting, miner certifications, requirements for - HB 572: HCS Electric cooperatives, requirements for acquiring new base load generating facility - HB 275: HFA(1) cooperatives, supply of electric energy to nonmembers - HB 275 transmission lines, Program Review and Investigations Committee study of - SR 238: SCA(1) Emergency action plans, coal mine waste impoundments, requirements for - SJR 230 FutureGen project, support efforts to site in Kentucky - SR 286; HR 276, 294 Interstate benefits of electric transmission lines, consideration of - HB 626 Joint municipal power agencies, creation of - HB 82 Kentucky Gas Pipeline Authority, include oil and oil products - HB 695 Ky. Gas Pipeline Authority, use of term "crude oil" to replace "petroleum" - HB 695: HCS LIHEAP, $5 million in current year funding for heating assistance - HB 283 Mine Equipment Task Force, establishment of - HB 693: HCS rescue chambers, matching grants programs, creation of - HB 693 Minimum emissions coal project, exemption for - HB 665: HFA(1) Minimum-emissions coal project, exemption for - HB 665 Motor fuel pumps - HB 634 Office of Energy Accountability, create - HR 150 of Energy Policy, direct development of coal-to-liquid and biomass alt fuels - HB 299 Petroleum companies, windfall profits tax on - HCR 21 Potable water transmission line costs, recovery of - HB 649: HCS Public interest gas pipelines, create - HB 728 Service Commission, provide authority for Attorney General to submit complaint to - HB 524 Renewable sources, urge goal of 25% of energy needs supplied by - HCR 217 Report on transportation fuel development, additional due dates - HB 299: HFA(1) Study of siting of electric transmission lines, request - SR 238 Synthetic natural gas from coal, include in policy, planning, and implementation - HB 299: SFA(1) Urge goal of 25% of energy needs supplied by renewables by 2025 - HR 298 Utility investment in clean coal energy generation, provide surcharge for cost recovery - HB 538 rates, petition Public Service Commission not to approve increases - HCR 26 Voluntary energy cost assistance fund, creation of - HB 742: SCS(1) energy cost assistance funds, creation of - HB 742; HB 742: SCS (2) energy costs assistance funds, creation of - HB 742: HFA(1) Engineers and Surveyors Constitutional office, establishment of - SB 156 Continuing education hours required, parameters of - SB 34: HFA(3) education requirements, license renewal dependent upon fulfillment of - SB 34 education requirements, reasons justifying an extension - SB 34: HFA(1) Engineer continuing education, exemption for licensee employed as a public servant - SB 34: HFA(7) Engineering Board, appointments, criteria for, changes in - SB 34: HFA(4) Engineers, continuing education requirements for - SB 34: HFA(5) continuing education, exemption provided - SB 34: HFA(2) licensing of - SB 34: HFA(8) Multiple reexaminations by engineers and land surveyors, clarified restrictions on - HB 158: SCS reexaminations, added restrictions on - HB 158 State projects, method of procuring services - SB 34: HFA(6) Transportation Engineering Assistant I, experience requirements for - HB 512 Environment and Conservation Air pollution control district strategic toxic air reduction program, commission to study impact of - SB 39: SFA(2) pollution control district, regulations to be no more stringent than state and federal - SB 39; HB 117: SCS (1) Asbestos assessment and response program, administration of - HB 408 Bicycling and pedestrian activities, study directed - SCR 98 Bonding, oil and natural gas drilling, requirements for - SB 237 Cervids, ban on interstate importation of - SB 230: SFA(1) Coal mining, reclamation, easement of necessity to conduct reclamation operations, create - SB 219 mining, surface operations, permit requirements, make changes to - SB 136 Conservation, wildlife, funding for, task force to study - HCR 115 Covenant not to sue, make changes to - HB 408: SCS Daniel Boone National Forest, urge Congress not to approve tract sales of - SR 256 Deer and wild turkey hunting seasons and devices for taking, make changes to - SB 211 Department of Fish and Wildlife, hunting and fishing, regulation of - HB 451; HB 451: HCS Easement for wildlife-related recreation, allow a nonrefundable tax credit for - HB 642 of necessity, reclamation, requirements for - SB 219: SCS Emergency Action Plans for impoundments, promulgate administrative regulations for - HJR 193 Energy conservation, develop incentives for - HB 299: HCA(1) Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, administrative hearings, establish procedures for - HB 470: SFA(1) and Public Protection Cabinet, administrative hearings, procedures - HB 470 and Public Protection Cabinet, administrative hearings, procedures for - HB 470: HFA(1) remediation fee, not required of loads less than 1 ton that are disposed of for free - SB 50: HFA(1) remediation fee, recycling and hazardous waste grants, use for - SB 50 E-scrap Task Force, establishment of - HCR 28 E-Scrap Task Force, membership of - HCR 28: HFA(1) Task Force, technical changes for - HCR 28: HCA(1) Farm, defined as 10 acres or more, no hunting license for owners and tenants required to hunt on - HB 398 Fish and Wildlife, allow treble damages - HB 415; HB 415: HCS Fishing license, short-term, make changes to - HB 414 Forestry Best Management Practices Board, administration, reporting - SB 147 Game and fish fund, funds not to be transferred to general fund - SB 120 Hazardous waste, allow monitoring after termination - SB 76: SCA(1) waste, extend fee to 2008 and provide for waiver - SB 75 waste, permission to cease post-closure monitoring of - SB 76 Hearing report procedures and timelines, make changes to - HB 470: HCS Hunger relief program, require Fish and Wildlife to establish - SB 148: SFA(1) Hunting, preserve license, delete - HB 414 Industry & economic development, urge evaluation of Louisville STAR air toxics program impact on - HCR 174 Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, addition of three members - HB 623: HFA(1) Infrastructure Authority, authorization for programs under - HB 623: SCS Recreational Trail System, creates - HB 233 Land Stewardship and Conservation Task Force membership, add Department of Parks to - HCR 120: HCS Stewardship and Conservation Taskforce, creation of - HCR 120 Methamphetamine-contaminated property, cleanup program - HB 591: HCS, HFA (2) property, program for cleanup of - HB 591 Mine water discharge by CONSOL, Energy, protect Kentucky waters from effects of - SR 326 Mining in Robinson Forest, University of Kentucky required to do - HB 726 Mining, violations, penalties for - SB 138 On-site sewer systems, approval process revised - HB 573: SCS Persons declared disabled by a private retirement prog, eligible for discounted hunting/fishing lic. - HB 409 Procedures and requirements for on-site sewage systems installation and permitting, make changes to - HB 573 and requirements for on-site sewage systems, make changes to - HB 573: HCS(1),(2) Provisions relating to crossbow hunting, hunting method exemption permit - SB 211: SCA(1) Purchase of development rights program for all local governments - HB 558 Recycling, plastic containers, labeling of - HB 574 Rock fences, documentation and standards for preservation of - SCR 130 Sanitation districts, storm water and sanitary runoff, authority to control for - HB 661 Solid waste, authorize lien to collect bill for - HB 502 Strategic toxic air reduction program, requirements for termination and replacement of - SB 39: SFA(1) Surface mines, original contour restoration and overburden disposal requirements, make changes to - HB 83 Technical correction, grants, permit in kind - SB 50: SCA(1) Timber harvesting operations, orders of cessation, violations for - HB 450 Toxic mold program, urge establishment of - HR 324 Utility investment in clean coal energy generation, provide surcharge for cost recovery - HB 538 Waste tire fee, reauthorization of - HB 145 Water quality report, to be submitted to legislature, local governments, and citizens - HR 155 well board, changes to, and changes to penalties for certification noncompliance - HB 383 well drillers, civil penalties for certification non-compliance, make changes to - HB 383: HCS well drillers, monetary penalty for certif. non-compliance, assessed once per each occurrence - HB 383: HFA(1) Watershed-based planning councils, creation of - HB 746 Wildlife, illegal to hunt with computer-assisted remote devices - HB 289 Escheats Alien, right to own real and personal property - HB 118 Executive officer, definition of, change in - HB 397: HFA(3) Ethics Board and commission members, potential, notification of financial disclosure requirements - HB 654 Executive Branch code lobbying provisions, applied to the Public Service Commission - HB 52: HCS Branch Code lobbying provisions, applied to the Public Service Commission - HB 52 branch ethics code, applied to unpaid executive officers - SB 6 Financial disclosure, not required by nonsalaried members of boards and commissions - HB 655 Legislative Code of Ethics, various changes - HB 396 Personnel Board members, prohibited activities of - HB 397: HFA(3) Board non-elected members, participation in code - HB 397 State employees, sale of craft items to state parks by - HB 195 Explosives Blasting operations, serious physical injury, definition of - SB 138: SCA(1) Blasting, license requirements for - SB 137 Mining, violations, penalties for - SB 138 Fairs Amusement rides and attractions, regulation of - HB 624 Exclude short festivals organized and operated by local governments from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94: SCS State honey festival, designation of - HB 46 Federal Laws and Regulations 15 U.S.C. secs. 1171 to 1175, declaration under, allowing transportation of gambling devices - HB 601 Bank Secrecy Act, compliance - SB 123 CDL schools, urge FMCSA not to restrict out-of-state students - HR 105 Elder Justice Act, urge Congress to support - HCR 89 Federal Aviation Administration, urge to restrict air traffic near state Capitol - SR 9 Flag desecration, urge United States Senate to amend Constitution to allow prohibition for - HCR 4 Illegal immigration across U.S. borders, U.S. Congress to provide security against - HCR 6 Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115; HB 115: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Interstate benefits of electric transmission lines, consideration of - HB 626 Motor carriers, exempt fertilizer spreaders from CFR Title 49, Part 393 - HB 499 National Health Insurance Act, urge Congress to pass HR 676 - SCR 102 health insurance, urge Congress to pass H.R. 676 - HCR 40 identification card, urge Congress to repeal - HCR 208 Ports, urge President and Congress to prohibit sale to United Arab Emirates - SCR 236 Prescription drugs, Congress encouraged to authorize the importation of - HCR 230 REAL ID Act of 2005, implementation study - SJR 232 TRICARE, state health insurance program, retired and active military - SB 30 US 150, designate as part of the National Truck Network - HB 645: SFA(1) USA PATRIOT Act, compliance - SB 123 Veterans' health care funding, mandatory - HR 320 Waivers for No Child Left Behind Act requirements, request for - HCR 165 Fees Agricultural limestone, registration fee, increase of - HB 249 Amusement rides and attractions, regulation of - HB 624 Architects, fees for licensing - SB 62; SB 62: SCS Athlete agent licensing, fee increase established - SB 258 Boat launching fees, delete provisions for Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources - HB 632: HFA(2) launching fees, prohibit for tournaments - HB 632: HFA(1) CDL testing, establish skills testing and retesting fee - HB 707: HFA(1) tests, establish fees and procedures for retesting - HB 707 Cervid accident compensation fund, surcharge - HB 392 Concealed carry, record checks - HB 290: SCA(1) deadly weapons - HB 290 Cosmetologist board, licensing fees charged by - HB 439 County clerk and Sheriffs fees, increase in - HB 537: SCS(2) clerk fee schedule, revision of - HB 537: SCS(1) clerks, omnibus revision of fee schedule for, transfer of duties - HB 456 Damage stamp program, surcharge on hunting licenses to fund - HB 392 Environmental remediation fee, not required of loads less than 1 ton that are disposed of for free - SB 50: HFA(1) Executive branch lobbying, registration fee established for - HB 298 Fertilizers and pesticides, authority for - HB 268 General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Grain assessments, payment of - HB 640 Hazardous waste, extend fee to 2008 and provide for waiver - SB 75 Hunting and fishing license, disability discount for - HB 128 Local affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 Massage therapy inactive license, criteria and fee for - SB 91; SB 91: SFA (1) Medical records, fees for - HB 190; HB 190: HFA (1) Military special license plates, eliminate extra fee - SB 124 Mobile and manufactured home community permit fees - HB 611 Motor fuel pumps - HB 634 vehicle operator's licenses, issuance of - HB 105 vehicle registration, $11.50 fee for 10,000 weight class - HB 535 vehicle registration, voluntary fee for hunger relief - SB 148; SB 148: SCS vehicle salesmen, increase license fees for - SB 215; HB 569 vehicles, inspection fee, increase - HB 500 Payments to county government, allow by check, draft, electronic fund transfer - HB 553 Pesticides and fertilizers, establishment of - HB 268: HCS Public parking POW and disabled veteran license holders exempt from - SB 42 Real Estate Commission, accreditation fees for education courses and instructors charged by - SB 43 Rental car license fees, permitted uses - SB 214 Seat belt violations, eliminate court costs for - HB 86: HFA(9); HB 117: SFA (4) Sex offender, public notification - HB 173 Subdivision road districts, allow fee to be levied - HB 405 Testing, DNA, wrongful conviction, claim of - SB 159 Waste tire fee, reauthorization of - HB 145 Weights and measures, administrative regulations, authority to promulgate - HB 340 Wireless enhanced emergency 911 systems, payment for - SB 53 Fiduciaries Affidavit, order, and deed requirements, inheritance of real property - HB 563 General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Power of attorney, revocation, amendment, and accounting - HB 300 Standby guardians, provisions for - HB 221: HFA(1) Testamentary trustee, accounting requirement - HB 513 Trust administration, technical correction to remove gender-specific language - HB 294 Veterans' Affairs Department, disabled veterans, minors, representation of - HB 454 Financial Responsibility Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 Derivative contracts, usage and disclosure - SB 28: HCA(1) Fire Prevention Electrical inspections, local government powers regarding - HB 28: SCS inspectors, powers and duties of - HB 28 Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, appropriations from - HB 459 permanently and totally disabled, CPI adjustment to insurance payments - HB 421 Housing, Buildings and Construction, changes in authority to promulgate administrative regulations - SB 224 Long-term care facilities, sprinkler system, information about - HB 121 Manufactured homes and mobile homes, installer certification standards apply to all installations of - HB 94: SFA(1) Recreational Vehicle Certification and Licensure Board, repeal of - HB 308; SB 122: SCS, HFA (1) Sprinkler systems in long-term care facilities, notification about rooms not equipped with - HB 121: HCS Firearms and Weapons Citizens, issuance of - HB 236: HFA(1) Computer-assisted remote devices, illegal to hunt with - HB 289 Concealed carry license, timing of DUI conviction - HB 290: HFA(1),(2) carry, domestic relations master commissioners - HB 641 carry, record checks - HB 290: SCA(1) deadly weapon, carrying of - HB 290: HFA(3) deadly weapon, license to carry, exception to training requirement - HB 204 deadly weapon, out-of-state retired officer, carrying of - HB 237 deadly weapon, subsequent offenses, penalty increase - HB 243 deadly weapons - HB 290 Confiscation of firearm or ammunition, unlawful, when - HB 354 Crossbow-hunting season, commend Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources for extending - HCR 13: HCS Deadly weapon, taser included as - HB 212 Deer and wild turkey hunting seasons and devices for taking, make changes to - SB 211 Disabled hunters, use of assistive devices not prohibited - HB 289: SCS Force, use of - SB 38: SCS Provisions relating to crossbow hunting, hunting method exemption permit - SB 211: SCA(1) School property, weapons on - SB 12: SFA(3) Weapon on school property, unlawful possession, notice - SB 12: SFA(1) possession on school property, notice against - SB 12; HB 35, 201; SB 12: SFA (2) Firefighters and Fire Departments Communications personnel, covered in collective bargaining - HB 440: HCS Consolidated local government fire department merit board - SB 171: HFA(6) local government, urge government to not close any fire stations - HR 181 Death benefits, 2nd and 3rd class cities - HB 402 benefits, distribution of - SB 150 Disabled firefighters, discounted combined hunting and fishing license for - HB 241 Fire department merit boards, consolidated local government - HB 666 hydrants, water districts not to charge for installation and maintenance of - HB 674 Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, appropriations from - HB 459 permanently and totally disabled, CPI adjustment to insurance payments - HB 421 Interlocal agreements between counties, incentives for the creation of - HB 119 agreements, provide incentives for fire protection - HB 119: HCS Labor organization, mandatory membership or financial support prohibited, penalty - HB 38 Meet-and-confer discussions, provisions for - SB 186 Retirement benefits for police and firefighters, urban-counties - SB 108 fund, benefits of - SB 114 fund, benefits of surviving spouses - HB 486 Sex offenders, employment of - HB 3: HFA(3) Supplemental funding for qualified firefighters - HB 273 funding, including KCTCS and Department of Military Affairs - HB 273: SCS Termination, prohibit while recovering from work related injuries - HB 256: HCS Volunteer fire departments, reimburse for state motor fuels taxes paid - HB 88 firefighter pension plan, urge review of - HR 256 firefighters, income tax deduction - HB 496 firefighters, prohibit termination while recovering from injuries incurred in line of duty - HB 256 Work injury, heart or respiratory disease, create rebuttable presumption for - HB 420 Fiscal Note Administrative regulations affecting, fiscal note analysis required - SB 98 Affordable housing trust fund, clarify language regarding delinquent tax revenues - HB 338: HCS(2) Alcohol tax, small winery exemption, make permanent for out of state wineries - SB 82: HCS(2) Alcoholic beverage licenses, ownership transfers, conditions affecting - HB 196 beverage sales at qualified historic sites - HB 497 beverage sales, approval of at qualified historic sites - HB 497: SCS Alternative minimum calculation, exemption for certain corporations - HB 295 Amnesty tobacco payments, grant for producers - HB 743 Appropriation for low-income heating energy assistance - HB 283 Area health education centers, make technical correction - HB 559: HCS Assessment for public schools, changes in - SB 130: HCS Barge line companies, central assessment of watercraft - HB 562 Boat launching fees - HB 632 Cabinet for Health and Family Services, appropriate funds for area health care centers - HB 559 for Health and Family Services, inspections for automatic external defibrillators - HB 182 Capital projects threshold amounts, increase - SB 84 Cell phone enhanced 911 funding, changes to disbursement allocation - HB 656 Classified employees, professional development requirements for - HB 203: HCS(2) CMRS fund, restore language requiring collection by wireless companies - HB 656: HCS Coal shippers and receivers, weight reporting to vehicle enforcement - HB 560 Commonwealth Office of Technology, copies of aerial imagery from entities within KY to be sent to - SB 111 Community rehabilitation tax credit - HB 251 Compensatory time for teachers - HB 108 Controlled substances, Medicaid prescriptions, establish electronic data collection system for - HB 729 Corporation tax, changes to definitions, rates, and methods of taxation - HB 295: HCS(1) Court of Justice - HB 276 Credit for military supplemental pay - HB 100 Defines penalty for tax violation - HB 403: HFA(1) Department for Community Based Services, recommend modernization of - HJR 10 of Military Affairs, supplemental funding for qualified firefighters employed by - HB 273 Disregarded entities, nexus requirements - HB 557: HCS Drugs and poisons, coroners to report deaths from - HB 6 Dyslexia, definition of - HB 680 Early childhood testing, requirements for - HB 117: SCS(1) Easement for wildlife-related recreation, allow a nonreturnable tax credit for - HB 642 Education improvement tax credit for contributions made by corporations - HB 630 institutions, construction, exempt from paying prevailing wage - HB 64 Elevated blood lead levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117: HCS Equine industry program, funding increased - HB 32 Fitness facilities and sports sites, require an automatic external defibrillator on the premises - HB 182: HCS Gasoline and special fuels tax, require electronic filing and payment - HB 556 Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 Head start program - HB 5: HCS Historic preservation tax credit program, amend dates - HB 663: HCS Identification card for homeless, provide for - HB 162 Income tax exemption for military persons killed in action - HB 286; HB 286: HCS tax, elder care credit - HB 146 Increase deduction for funerals and cemetery expenses - HB 455 Judicial retirement - HB 276: HCS(1) Kentucky Cardiovascular Disease Initiative and board, create - HB 477 educator award and recognition fund - HB 326 Kindergarten, additional funds in 2007-2008 - HB 5 Lead, elevated blood levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117 LIHEAP appropriation, Increase to $15 million - HB 283: SFA(1) Live organ donation, tax credit for - HB 435 Local affordable housing trust fund creation of funding and functions - HB 338 Government Economic Assistance Fund, investment of unspent balances - SB 216 telecommunications franchise agreements, in kind payments are not taxes or fees - HB 48 Locally operated secondary technology centers, budget increase for - HB 494 operated technical schools, provide equitable funding for - HB 494: HCS Long-term care facilities, increased penalties for - HB 303 Master Settlement Agreement, reconcile language with - HB 533 Mercury in vaccines, require person to be informed of - SB 255 Military families, assistance for - SB 2; SB 2: HCS pay and death benefits excluded from tax for military persons killed in action - HB 286 pay, exempt from income tax - HB 286: SFA(1) pay, exempt from income tax if stationed in Kentucky - HB 580 spouses, benefits for - HB 147; HB 147: HCS Modify the historic structure rehabilitation tax credit - HB 663 Motor fuel pumps - HB 634 fuels quality program, petroleum environmental assurance fee, use of - HB 634: HCS fuels taxes, reimburse volunteer fire departments - HB 88 Vehicle Usage Tax, establish valuation floor for used vehicles - HB 548; HB 548: HCS vehicle usage tax, trade-in credit - HB 557 Natural Gas Severance Tax Receipts, appropriation for LIHEAP of - HB 283: SCS gas severance tax, deposit a portion into intrastate natural gas pipeline fund - HB 679 Pass-Through Entities, change to taxation of - HB 364 Pass-through entities, changes to method of tax - HB 571 Postsecondary capital construction, threshold amount for self-performed projects - SB 83 institutions, debt issuance by - HB 75 Prescription drug patient assistance programs, improving access to - HB 200 Professional development requirements for school employees - HB 203 Retirement allowance, additional increase - HB 224 Salary, dedication of property tax receipts to pay - SB 153 Sales & Use Tax, exempt straw, wood shavings, & sawdust used in agricultural or equine pursuits - HB 109 and use tax exemptions - HB 263 and use tax, exempt contractor on purchases for public school district - HB 253 and use tax, exempt LP gas and natural gas used in a commercial greenhouse or nursery - HB 29 and use tax, exemption for horse sales - HB 264 and use tax, master-metered utilities, exemption for - HB 485 from vending machines, prohibit in schools and replace lost funds for - HB 252 tax, motor vehicles sold to nonresidents - HB 672 Small business grant program, creation of - HB 422 farm winery support fund, purposes designated - SB 82: HCS(1) Smoking cessation, Medicaid incentives for - HB 62 Solid waste collectors, hazardous duty - HB 614 State affordable housing trust fund, use of delinquent property tax money for - HB 338: HCS(1) flag, provided to public schools - HB 587 matching dollars of tax revenues in growth districts under special circumstances - SB 100 Tax credits for contributions to eligible nonprofit education organizations - HB 291 exemption, disabled veterans and POWs - HB 180 Teacher salary increases, amend appropriated amounts for - HB 1: HCS Teachers' retirement system, amend language to conform to budget language - HB 555: HCS salary equity funds - HB 1 Tobacco dependence, Medicaid coverage of telephone counseling and medications for - HB 62: HCS Utility gross receipts tax, allow agreements among districts - HB 403 Violent offenders, registration requirement for - HB 199 Watercraft, commercial, tax assessment of - HB 562: HCS Fish and Wildlife All-terrain vehicle, include off-road motorcycles in definition of - HB 334: HFA(1) Animal cruelty, conduct constituting - HB 577 ATVs, require helmets for operators and passengers under 16 - SB 163; HB 334; HB 117: SCS (2) require helmets for operators and passengers under 16 on public property - HB 117: SFA(3); HB 334: HFA (4) require helmets for operators and passengers under 16, exempt agricultural use - HB 117: SCS(1) Boat launching fees - HB 632 launching fees, delete provisions for Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources - HB 632: HFA(2) launching fees, prohibit for tournaments - HB 632: HFA(1) Captive cervid facilities, permitting for - SB 230: SCS cervids, create new permits for - SB 230 Cervids, ban on interstate importation of - SB 230: SFA(1) holding of - SB 230: HCA(1) motorists to be compensated for damage caused by - HB 392 Compensate landowners for damage caused by deer, elk, bear, hunters - HB 392 Coyotes, buying and selling conditions for - HB 608 Crossbow hunting, urge season extension - HCR 13 Crossbow-hunting season, commend Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources for extending - HCR 13: HCS Deer and turkey season, extend crossbow usage during - HCR 13 and wild turkey hunting seasons and devices for taking, make changes to - SB 211 Department of Fish and Wildlife, hunting and fishing, regulation of - HB 451; HB 451: HCS Disabled hunters, use of assistive devices not prohibited - HB 289: SCS Easement for wildlife-related recreation, allow a nonrefundable tax credit for - HB 642 Farm, defined as 10 acres or more, no hunting license for owners and tenants required to hunt on - HB 398 Fish and Wildlife, allow treble damages - HB 415; HB 415: HCS Game and fish fund, funds not to be transferred to general fund - SB 120 Hunger relief program, require department to establish - SB 148: SFA(1) relief program, voluntary fee on motor vehicle registration - SB 148; SB 148: SCS relief, clarify that donations during car registration are voluntary - SB 148: SFA(2) Hunters, task force to study land availability for - SCR 34 Hunting and fishing license, discounted for disabled firefighters - HB 241 Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund, inclusion of Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers in - HB 376 enforcement officers, inclusion in the Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund - HB 376 License, disability discount for - HB 128 Licenses, forfeiture for failure to appear pursuant to a citation or summons - SB 80 Licensing, penalties for violations of - SB 132; SB 132: SFA (1),(2) Persons declared disabled by a private retirement prog, eligible for discounted hunting/fishing lic. - HB 409 Provisions relating to crossbow hunting, hunting method exemption permit - SB 211: SCA(1) Short-term fishing license, hunting preserve license, make changes to - HB 414 Special Hunt, Recent Veterans - HB 235 Timber harvesting operations, orders of cessation, violations for - HB 450 Wildlife conservation, funding for, task force to study - HCR 115 violations, narrow violation range, specify fines only - SB 132: SFA(3) Flood Control and Flooding Building permits, local governments may issue in flood area - HB 262 Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, authorization for programs under - HB 623: SCS Sanitation districts, storm water and sanitary runoff, authority to control for - HB 661 Foods Agricultural products, state agencies, purchase of - HB 669 Apples and strawberries, statutes, repeal of - HB 267 Bottled water, labeling source of - HB 120 Burgoo Capital of the World, designate Anderson County as - HJR 54 Donated food, usage tax, exemption for - HB 68: SCS Egg law, assessment fees, labeling - HB 442 marketing law, emergency recall plan - HB 442 Honeybees, Department of Agriculture powers related to - HB 716 Kentucky farmers, honoring and recognizing Food Checkout Day - SR 112; HR 109 Persons selling or marketing eggs, required to certify eggs as not having been fertilized - HB 442: HFA(1) Retail food establishment donations, regulation, exemption from - HB 68 food establishment, civil and criminal immunity for donations by - HB 68: HCS food establishment, donations, exempt from additional inspections of - HB 68: HFA(1) Sales from vending machines, prohibit in schools and replace lost funds for - HB 252 Forests and Forestry Daniel Boone National Forest, urge Congress not to approve tract sales of - SR 256 Forest Health Task Force, reauthorization of - HJR 188 Forestry Best Management Practices Board, administration, reporting - SB 147 Land Stewardship and Conservation Task Force membership, add Department of Parks to - HCR 120: HCS Stewardship and Conservation Taskforce, creation of - HCR 120 Loggers, violations, corrections of - HB 450: HFA(1) Logging, best management practices, violation of - HB 450: HFA(2) Robinson Forest, University of Kentucky required to mine in - HB 726 Timber harvesting operations, orders of cessation, violations for - HB 450 Fuel Administrative hearings, exempt license and bond revocation hearings for motor fuels - HB 557 Bonding, oil and natural gas drilling, requirements for - SB 237 Coal-to-liquid fuel plant, support efforts to site in Kentucky - HR 285 Kentucky Gas Pipeline Authority, include oil and oil products - HB 695 Ky. Gas Pipeline Authority, use of term "crude oil" to replace "petroleum" - HB 695: HCS Minimum emissions coal project, exemption for - HB 665: HFA(1) Minimum-emissions coal project, exemption for - HB 665 Motor fuel pumps - HB 634 fuels quality program, petroleum environmental assurance fee, use of - HB 634: HCS Office of Energy Accountability, create - HR 150 of Energy Policy, direct development of coal-to-liquid and biomass alt fuels - HB 299 Public interest gas pipelines, create - HB 728 Report on transportation fuel development, additional due dates - HB 299: HFA(1) Synthetic gas from coal, utility contracts for - SB 131 natural gas from coal, include in policy, planning, and implementation - HB 299: SFA(1) Utility rates, petition Public Service Commission not to approve increases - HCR 26 Gambling Adjusted gaming receipts, distribution of - HB 601 Bona fide coin-operated amusement machines, lawful types and uses, description of - HB 749 Casino gaming & electronic gaming devices at racetracks, require approval of local government for - HB 345 Gaming Advisory Committee, creation of - HB 601 gaming and electronic gaming devices at racetracks, require approval of local government for - SB 4 gaming, constitutional amendment for - HB 600; HB 600: HFA (2) gaming, constitutional amendment to allow - HB 600: HCS, HFA (3) gaming, permission for and dedicating revenue from - HB 600: HFA(6) Casinos and racetracks gaming operations, omnibus bill - SB 7; HB 346 Charitable gaming, regulation of - HB 702 Charity game tickets dispenser, hours of operation - HB 604 Compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund, creation of - SB 41; HB 174 gamblers, treatment and education programs established for - HB 600: HFA(4),(5) Gaming licenses, requirements for - HB 601 Kentucky Gaming & Lottery Corporation, duties and authority of - HB 601 Gaming & Lottery Corporation, licensing requirements and procedures to be set by - HB 601 Lottery advertisements, prohibitions, elimination of - HB 222 Office of Charitable Gaming, power to exclude serious violators from charitable gaming licensure - HB 534 Problem Gambling Fund Committee, establishment of - HB 601 Special limited charity fundraising poker tournaments, provisions for - HB 731 Video lottery gaming, omnibus bill - HB 31 Garnishment Processing fee with order - SB 45 General Assembly Additional requirements, establishment of - SB 156 Adjournment, sine die - SCR 341 Budget, odd-numbered-year sessions - SB 55 Building accounts, limitations of - HB 670: HFA(2) Campaign Finance Reports, filing of - HB 670: HFA(1) fundraising, changes to - HB 670: HFA(3) Candidates, public financing for - HB 576 Casino gaming, constitutional amendment to allow - HB 600: HFA(3) gaming, require establishment of - HB 600; HB 600: HFA (2) Committee to wait upon the Governor, directing appointment of - SR 3; HR 2 Constitutional amendment, separation of powers - SB 236 Contribution limitations, changes to - HB 670: HCS(1) limits, increase to - HB 670: HFA(4) Contributions, expenditures, and reporting, changes to - HB 670; HB 670: HCS (2) Declaration of faith, freedom from - HR 236 Display national motto of "In God We Trust" in House and Senate chambers - HB 516 national motto of "In God We Trust" in House chamber - HB 277: HCA(1) Electronic filing, guidelines for - HB 670: HFA(5) filing, guidelines to - HB 670: HFA(6) Executive Order 2005-891, confirmation of - SB 117 orders, procedures for - HB 390 Grandparents, task force on raising grandchildren by - SCR 18 Homeland security report, filing of - SB 59 Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center Board, appointment of Jason Brent Legg to - SCR 143; HCR 50 Long-Term Policy Research Center Board, appointment of Jeffrey Scott Jobe to - SCR 144; HCR 49 Ky Rules of Evidence, Rules 406 and 407 - SJR 231 Legislative Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 94 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 94: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 381 Code of Ethics, various changes - HB 396 Research Commission, creation of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Issues Subcommittee - HB 348 License plates, allow retired members to obtain - HB 667 LRC permanent subcommittee, creation of - HB 348: HFA(1) Members informed about process for public agencies to apply for a federal homeland security grant - SB 59: HFA(2) National motto of "In God We Trust" display in House chamber - HB 277: HFA(1) New Capitol Annex Building, named the Vic Hellard, Jr., Legislative Office Building - HB 751 Office of Education Accountability - HB 581: SCS of Education Accountability, research agenda - SB 206; HB 581 Parole Board, Jeanetta Lee Massey, confirmation of appointment - SR 147 Board, Patricia Ann Turpin, confirmation of appointment - SR 148 Board, Vernon Ray Winburn, confirmation of appointment - SR 150 Board, William Abney, confirmation of appointment - SR 149 Pastors of Frankfort churches, extending invitation to - SR 2; HR 1 Proposed new section of Constitution of Kentucky, percentage of general fund dedicated to education - HB 137 Received contribution threshold before permanent committee contributions formula applied - HB 476 Records and correspondence, processing and confidentiality of - HB 699 Rules, House of Representatives, adoption of - HR 3 Senate, adoption of - SR 1 Rural Enhancement and Development Committee, creation of - HB 74 State Representatives, four year terms for - HB 43 Tobacco Task Force, reauthorize - HR 261 Governor Board and commission members, potential, notification of financial disclosure requirements - HB 654 Boards and commission, appointments to achieve gender equity allowed - HB 2 Conflict Resolution Week, require notice to state employee and citizens - SB 235 Contributions, expenditures, and reporting, changes to - HB 670; HB 670: HCS (2) Disputes between Racing Authority & Kentucky Gaming & Lottery Corporation, resolution of - HB 601 Executive branch ethics code, applied to unpaid executive officers - SB 6 Order 2005-561 - SB 89 Order 2005-891, confirmation of Personnel Cabinet reorganization - SB 117 orders, expiration date after Governor's final term - HB 390: HFA(1) orders, procedures for identification and expiration of, procedures for - HB 390 Fletcher, Ernie, wishing recovery - SR 200 Governor's Advisory Committee on Intergovernmental Relations, abolished - HB 623; SB 134: HCS Wellness and Physical Activity Initiative, create requirements for - HB 646; HB 646: HCS Kentucky Cardiovascular Disease Initiative and board, appointments - HB 477 Electronic Recording Commission, appointments to make - SB 85 Nomination of Lieutenant Governor, delay of until after primary - HB 706 Office of Homeland Security, executive director, appointment of - SB 59 Pardons, contents of - HB 391 prohibit self-pardon - SB 236: SFA(1) Restoration of civil rights, constitutional amendment to provide - SB 251 State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 93 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 93: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Veterans' hiring preference, establishment of - HB 24; HB 24: SFA (1),(2) Grain Assessment, payment of - HB 640 Soybeans, referendum, procedures for - HB 336 Guardians Affidavit for medical consent, creation of - HB 45: SFA(1) Competency hearings, permit trial by court without a jury during - HB 65 Compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund, creation of - SB 41 Grandparents, permissive caregiving authority for grandchildren - HB 45: SFA(2) Guardians and conservators, technical correction - HB 293 KinCare Support Program, creation of - HB 45; HB 45: SCS Medical and education consent affidavit, combination of the execution of - HB 45: HCS Power of attorney, revocation, amendment, and accounting - HB 300 Standby guardian for minor children, designation of - HB 221 guardians, provisions for - HB 221: HFA(1) Veterans' Affairs Department, disabled veterans, minors, representation of - HB 454 Voting rights, wards and guardians - HB 332 Hazardous Materials Asbestos assessment and response program, administration of - HB 408 Early childhood testing, requirements for - SB 188; SB 188: HCS, HFA (2),(3); HB 117: SCS (1), SFA (1) Elevated blood lead levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117: HCS Environmental remediation fee, recycling and hazardous waste grants, use for - SB 50 E-Scrap Task Force, membership of - HCR 28: HFA(1) Hazardous waste fee, extend fee to 2008 and provide for waiver - SB 75 Lead, elevated blood levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117 Methamphetamine-contaminated property, cleanup program - HB 591: HCS, HFA (2) property, program for cleanup of - HB 591 Pesticides, removal of Department of Agriculture employees, hazardous position - HB 358 Waste, permission to cease post-closure monitoring of - SB 76 provide for monitoring after termination - SB 76: SCA(1) Health and Medical Services Abortion - HB 585: SCS Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750; HB 585: HFA (4) banning, permit exceptions - HB 585: HFA(5) informed consent requirements for - SB 125 informed consent to - SB 125: SFA(1) Medicaid coverage of - HB 575 Acupuncturists, health care and public safety, compliance requirements for - HB 17; HB 17: SCS, HCS Acute care hospital, Jessamine County, endorse establishment of - SR 302; HR 296 Advance directives and organ donations, Kentucky e-Health Network, electronic registries of - SB 19 directives, Ky e-Health Network, registries of location and existence of - SB 19: SCS Advanced registered nurse practitioner, prescriptive authority defined - SB 65: HFA(3) registered nurse practitioners' prescriptive authority, scope of - SB 65: HFA(5) registered nurse practitioners, 24-hr supply limit on Schedule II prescriptions issued by - SB 65: HFA(1) registered nurse practitioners, controlled substances, prescriptive authority established - SB 65; HB 518 registered nurse practitioners, prescriptive authority, conditions for - SB 65: SCS Affidavit for medical consent, creation of - HB 45 Alcohol vaporizing device, sale and use ban, prohibited - HB 130 Anesthesiologist assistants, LRC to study the certification and scope of practice requirements of - SB 175: SCS assistants, training and testing requirements for - SB 175 Antibiotic resistance, increase awareness of - HCR 189 Appalachian Regional Healthcare, 50th Anniversary, honor - SR 194; HR 179 Appropriate funds for Central Kentucky Blood Center - SB 25 Artificially provided nutrition and hydration, withholding, circumstances - SB 95; HB 389 Athletic trainer's scope of practice defined - HB 651: HCS trainers, certification of, restructuring of - HB 651 Audiologists, different board to license the fitting and sale of hearing instruments by - SB 135 Autism funding, direct revenues from casino gaming for - HB 601: HFA(1) funding, direct revenues from casino gaming revenues for - HB 600: HFA(1) Automatic external defibrillator requirements, exempt liability for - HB 182: HFA(2),(3) external defibrillator requirements, prohibit insurance denial for - HB 182: HFA(1) external defibrillators, require at physical fitness facilities - HB 182; HB 182: HCS Board of Dentistry, per diem rate, increase - HB 603 Cabinet for Health and Family Services, appropriate funds for area health care centers - HB 559 Cancer tissue, registry for research purposes, establish - HB 525 tissue, registry for research purposes, establish task force - HB 525: HCS Cancer, breast and cervical, legislative subcommittee to study - HCR 216 registry for tissue research, establish - SB 218 Central State Hospital Recovery Authority, abolished - HB 623; SB 134: HCS Certified miners, drug testing, requirements for - SB 201 surgical assistants, requirements for and exemptions from certification as - SB 173: HCS Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, January 2006 recognized as - SR 136 Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September designated as - HCR 119 Cloning, human, prohibit - HB 412 Community Alternatives Kentucky-Bowling Green, honor work of - SR 336 Compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund, creation of - HB 174 Controlled substance, overdose of, physicians and institutions to report - HB 595 substances, Medicaid prescriptions, establish electronic data collection system for - HB 729 Damages, apportionment, medical negligence case - SB 169 Dementia and related disorders, training for staff in the care of residents with - HB 483 Dental and vision health insurance for public employees, require availability - HB 131 college, dental hygienist board member shall not be faculty of - HB 603: HFA(1) Dentures, dental and oral health, designate funds for - HB 377 Department for Public Health, improve health through enhanced use of e-health by - SJR 104 Donated food, usage tax, exemption for - HB 68: SCS Drug and alcohol testing of miners, requirements for - HB 572 Drug-related deaths, annual report of - HB 67: HFA(1) Drugs and poisons, coroners to report deaths from - HB 6 Early childhood testing requirements for - HB 117: SFA(1) childhood testing, requirements for - SB 188; SB 188: HCS, HFA (2),(3); HB 117: SCS (1) Elder Justice Act, urge Congress to support - HCR 89 Embryo, prohibition of destruction - HB 347 Embryonic research, nontherapeutic, prohibit use of public funds or facilities - HB 413 Emergency contraceptives, permit sale of without prescription - SB 110: HFA(2) contraceptives, prescribing and dispensing of - HB 353 Medical Services Board, attach to KCTCS - SB 139 Medical Services Board, personnel functions and transfers - SB 139 EMS, In Case of Emergency program, implementation of - HCR 22 Examination, regional community mental health professional, delete provision for - SB 221 Friedreich's Ataxia Awareness Day, third Saturday in May recognized as - SR 94 Ataxia, third Saturday in May recognized as - HR 48 Genetic and metabolic diseases, coverage of prescribed foods - SB 18 testing, prohibition against employer's use of - HB 49 Griswold v. Connecticut decision, commemorate - HR 130 Health benefits made available to the public, restoration of certain - HB 622: HFA(1) care data, consumer access to - HB 622 care disparity among minority groups, elimination of - SB 149 disparities, elimination of - HB 213: HCS insurance, estimate of costs - HB 583: HCS Healthcare disparities, elimination of - HB 213 Hepatitis C education, awareness, and information program, creation of - HB 540 C education, awareness, information program, creation of - HB 540: HCS Honor the Planned Parenthood Federation of America - HR 131 Hospice services, provision of pharmacy services - SB 166; SB 166: HCS Hospitalization, mental illness, consent at age 16, delete provision for - SB 222 Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 240 and ambulatory surgical centers, data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 34 Hospitals, publication of data - HB 445 Illegal aliens, services, cost of - HCR 5 Informed consent, abortion, requirements - HB 490, 585; HB 585: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(6) consent, requirements - HB 461 Insurance, coverage denial - HB 418: HCS CPT codes, insured liability for - HB 583 I-SaveRx Internet program, cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Kentucky Children's Health Insurance program, applicant to disclose employer information to - HB 230 health information technology coordinator, establish the position of - SB 249 Hospice Day, declaration of - SR 137; HR 134 Nurses Association, commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of - SR 131; HR 126 Patient Prescription Drug Assistance Program, creation of - HB 200 Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Program, add agencies to assist with - HB 200: HCS Kidney disease and organ donation month, declare March 2006 as - SR 268; HR 260 disease, laboratory tests, recommendations - HCR 31 Living will, operator's license, designation upon issuance of - HB 160 Long-term care facilities, increased penalties for - HB 303 care facility, inspection, revealing in advance - SB 141 care insurance, notification to policyholder prior to premium increase of - HB 717 care, nurse staffing requirements, establishment of - HB 362 Medicaid appeals, specialty physician review required - HB 91; HB 91: HCS fraud, civil and administrative proceedings for - HB 735 managed care, bids required - HB 66: HCS pay-for-performance demonstrations in long-term care, apply for participation in - SJR 176 Medicaid, applicant to disclose employer information to - HB 230 employer funding for - HB 98, 493 Medical licensure board, duties established - SB 127: SCS and education consent affidavit, combination of the execution of - HB 45: HCS expenses of county jails, cap on reimbursements for prisoner use - HB 84 malpractice, civil litigation and resolution - HB 722 malpractice, constitutional amendment - SB 210: HFA(3); HB 700: HFA (1) malpractice, omnibus reform - HB 700 malpractice, rates - HB 72 practice without license, penalty for - HB 615 records, fees for - HB 190; HB 190: HFA (1) Medical/health care malpractice, damages, limits - HB 721 care malpractice, damages, limits, amend Constitution - SB 1 Mercury in vaccines, require person to be informed of - SB 255 Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 National Health Insurance Act, urge Congress to pass - SCR 102 health insurance, urge Congress to pass - HCR 40 No fault auto insurance, medical expenses - HB 565 No-fault insurance, charges for medical services - HB 565: HCA(1) Nuclear transplantation - HB 370 Nurse Licensure Compact, enactment of - HB 102 practitioners, prescriptive authority defined - SB 65: HFA(4) Nursing home, veterans' - HJR 211 homes, notification of inspections, penalties for - HB 360 licensure, declared emergency, recognition of out-of-state - HB 102: HCS Office of Health Policy, creation of, confirmation of Executive Order 2005-779 - SB 61 Off-road Motorcycle and ATV Commission, add members - SB 32; HB 309 Organ and tissue donor registry, establish - HB 57; HB 57: HCS, HFA (1),(2) Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program, funding for - HB 380: SCA(6) Osteoporosis, education and prevention program for - SB 202 Patient safety reporting, penalty for reprisal related to - SB 207 Pharmacists, clinical specialists, establish certification for - HB 673 Pharmacy technician, registration required - SB 110; SB 110: HFA (1) Physician assistants, licensing established - SB 78; SB 78: SCS assistants, licensing of - SB 78: SFA(1) Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Physicians, specialty license, scope established - SB 127 Power of attorney for medical consent, creation of - HB 45: SCS Practice of acupuncture, use by chiropractors authorized - HB 17: HFA(1) Prescription drug importation from foreign countries, provisions for - HB 163 drug reimportation from Canada, provisions for - SB 27 drugs, Congress encouraged to authorize the importation of - HCR 230 drugs, refillable, time frame - HB 181; HB 181: HCS Prescriptions, refillable, exception policy - HB 181: SCS Prostate screening, health insurance coverage for - SB 196; HB 719 Qualified mental health professional, fee-based pastoral counselors added to definition of - HB 732 Reorganization, Telehealth Board - SB 134 Resource center for aging caregivers, creation of - SB 174: HCS Resource, counseling, and referral center, creation of - SB 234 Respiratory care certificate renewal, remove grace period for - HB 265 Retail food establishment donations, regulation, exemption from - HB 68 food establishment, civil and criminal immunity for donations by - HB 68: HCS food establishment, donations, exempt from additional inspections of - HB 68: HFA(1) Roe v. Wade decision, commemorate - HR 124 Sanger, Margaret, honoring life of - HR 132 Small employer health insurance, state ICARE program to assist with - HB 445: SCS, SFA (1) Sterilization, nontherapeutic, informed consent - HB 585: HFA(1) Stroke, system of care, urge development of - SR 211; HR 221 Substance abuse, treatment for - HB 734 Supported living program, state council for, eligibility, change in program standards - SB 146 Surgical assistants, certification criteria for - SB 173: SCS, HFA (1) assistants, make certification voluntary - SB 173 Surrogate, operator's license, designation upon issuance of - HB 160 Telehealth Board, increase membership of and confirm Executive Order 2005-1286 - SB 58 Tobacco dependence treatment, Medicaid coverage of - HB 62; HB 62: HFA (1) dependence, Medicaid coverage of telephone counseling for - HB 62: HCS Trauma care system, establish and fund - HB 724 Veterans' health care funding, mandatory federal - HR 320 Wellness program for public employees, task force to study feasibility of - HCR 195 Health Benefit Mandate Health insurance plan, subject to certain requirements - HB 131: SCS insurance, extension due to military service - HB 209 Prostate screening - HB 719: HFA(1) screening, coverage for - HB 719 screening, health insurance coverage for - SB 196; HB 719 Highways, Streets, and Bridges Access points, eliminate 15% variance cap - HB 711 Accidents blocking roadway, removal of vehicle and cargo - SB 44 Accidents, blocking roadway, removal of vehicle and cargo - HB 272 All-terrain vehicles, no person under age 16 shall operate and helmets required for operation of - HB 164 ATVs, establish routes on public highways from parking facilities to ATV parks for - HB 329 Bert T. Combs Memorial Bridge, designate Cliff Bridge in Floyd County - SJR 203 Bicycle and Pedestrian Byways Commission, establish - SB 59: HFA(5); SB 69: HFA (1); SB 70: HFA (2); SB 117: HFA (2); SB 134: HFA (2) Bicycling and pedestrian activities, study directed - SCR 98 Billboards, allow multiple message signs - SB 220 pilot project for vegetation control near - HJR 202 Bridges in Jefferson County, KY, bond funds to build - HB 621 Center left turn lanes, clarify allowed uses of - HB 710: HFA(1),(2) City and county roads, speed bumps, installation of - SB 195 Coal shippers and receivers, weight reporting to vehicle enforcement - HB 560 Country Music Highway, park at Kentucky/Ohio border - HCR 238 Cpl. Joshua Harris Memorial Bridge, designate in Letcher County - HJR 90 Cumberland Gap and Trail of tears, automobile tours on state road map - HJR 7 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Highway, designate I-65 in Jefferson County as - SJR 126 Forest Stanley Thruway, designate in Pike County - SJR 159 Frank DeRossett Bridge, designate in Floyd County - HJR 46 Gene Snyder Freeway, installation of median barriers - HCR 8 Highway work zone, speeding in, remove affirmative defense for - SB 103: SCS Interlocal agreements between counties, fund for multicounty cooperation created - HB 119 Interstates and parkways, set maximum speed limit of 70 MPH - HB 311 John Wess Sanders Memorial Bridge, designate - SJR 163 KY 979 in Floyd County, designate as the Eula Hall Highway - SJR 122 Letcher County Coal Miners Highway, designate - SJR 24 Lights to be used on motor vehicle trailers - HB 499 Marshall, Dr. Robert David Bridge, designated in Allen, Kentucky - HJR 45 Maximum speed limits, increase on 4 lane state roads - HB 95 Motor carriers, include defective rear guard in out-of-service criteria - SB 140 Naming of various roads and bridges, designate - HJR 168; HJR 168: SCS (1) National Truck Network, designate specific routes as part of - HB 645: HFA(1) Omnibus road naming resolution, add roads - HJR 168: SCS(2) traffic code revision, eliminate truck weight limit changes - HB 710: HCS Paris By-Pass, designate as the "Thoroughbred Run" - HJR 168: HFA(1) Paul R. Gearheart bridge, designate bride on KY Route 979 and US 23 in Floyd County - SJR 226 Ward Thompson/old Emma Bridge, designate on KY Route 3 at the crossing of Big Sandy River - SJR 202 Private road to public cemetery, maintenance of - SB 162 Public roads, width of - SB 167; HB 501; HB 501: HCS Public-private partnerships to operate facilities, study - SR 254 Railroad grade crossing, closure of - HB 168 Ralph Owens Memorial Bridge, designate on KY Route 80 at the entrance to Langley - SJR 201 Shelbyville by-pass, designate as "Freedom Way" - SJR 190 Slow-moving vehicles, lightning requirements for - HB 278 Speed limits, set maximum of 70 on interstates, 65 on other 4 lane highways - SB 103 Speeding in highway work zone, establish affirmative defense for - SB 103 St. Augustine Church Road, designate in Henderson County - SJR 138 State projects, engineering services for, method of procuring - SB 34: HFA(6) Subdivision road districts - HB 405 Traffic control devices, installation in school zones - HB 394; HB 394: HFA (1) regulations, omnibus revisions - HB 710 Truman Messer Bridge, designate bridge on KY Route 80 where the road intersects with KY Route 122 - SJR 204 US 150, designate as part of the National Truck Network - HB 645: SFA(1) 431, designate a segment as part of National Truck Network - HB 645: SCS 431, designate as part of the National Truck Network - HB 645 Vegetation control pilot project, require billboard owner to pay for development of plan - HJR 202: HCA(1) Vehicle tires, use of rubber tires on specific slow-moving vehicles - HB 541 Veterans Memorial Highway, designate KY 11 as - HJR 104 William Blackburn Memorial Bridge, designate in Pike County - HJR 87 Work zone, speeding in, required notice for double fines - HB 321 Historical Affairs Historic or prehistoric remains on property, procedure for disposition of - HB 627 preservation tax credit program, amend dates - HB 663: HCS Holocaust, encourage study of in Kentucky schools - HR 159 Homeplace on Green River, Inc. designate as museum of Kentucky agriculture - HB 638 Jack Jouett Day, June 4, 2006, proclamation of - HR 303 Kentucky Heritage Council, recognized for 40 years of exemplary service - HCR 161 History Day, proclaim second Friday in September as - HCR 278 Military Heritage Commission, designees, allowance of - SB 133; SB 133: HFA (1) Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, urge support for - SR 318 and Clark Tail, urge extension of - HJR 20 and Clark Trail, urge extension of - HJR 47 March, designation as "Women's History Month" - HR 248 Markers representing Kentucky history, in and around Capitol, consideration and placement of - HB 36 Modify the historic structure rehabilitation tax credit - HB 663 Official state painting of Daniel Boone's passage through Cumberland Gap, designation of - HB 76: HFA(5) state portrait of Daniel Boone, designation of - SB 63; HB 76 Public displays, guidelines for promotion of - HB 277 Qualified historic sites, alcoholic beverage sales at - HB 497; HB 497: SCS, SFA (1),(2) Rock fences, documentation and standards for preservation of - SCR 130 Ten Commandments monument on Capitol grounds, direct placement of - HB 277: SCS Holidays Christmas display, business, immunity of - HB 492 holiday, urge proposal of constitutional amendment for - HCR 15 Conflict Resolution Week, declare third week in October as - SB 235 Ronald Reagan Day, February 6, 2006, recognition of - SR 152 Veterans Day programs, require all public schools to hold - SB 47; SB 47: HCS Hospitals and Nursing Homes Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750; HB 585: HFA (4) banning, permit exceptions - HB 585: HFA(5) Medicaid coverage of - HB 575 Acute care hospital, Jessamine County, endorse establishment of - SR 302; HR 296 Advance directives, Kentucky e-Health Network, electronic registries of - SB 19 directives, Ky e-Health Network, registries of location and existence of - SB 19: SCS Advanced registered nurse practitioners, controlled substances, prescriptive authority established - HB 518 Antibiotic resistance, increase awareness of - HCR 189 Appalachian Regional Healthcare, 50th Anniversary, honor - SR 194; HR 179 Artificially provided nutrition and hydration, withholding, circumstances - SB 95; HB 389 Cancer tissue, registry for research purposes, establish - HB 525 tissue, registry for research purposes, establish task force - HB 525: HCS Cancer, registry for tissue research, establish - SB 218 Certified surgical assistants, requirements for and exemptions from certification as - SB 173: HCS Costs of medical care for prisoners, maximum payments - HB 84: HFA(1) Criminal background checks, long-term care facility, new requirement for - HB 177 Damages, apportionment, medical negligence case - SB 169 Dementia and related disorders, training for staff in the care of residents with - HB 483 Elder Justice Act, urge Congress to support - HCR 89 EMS, In Case of Emergency program, implementation of - HCR 22 Examination, regional community mental health professional, delete provision for - SB 221 Health benefits made available to the public, restoration of certain - HB 622: HFA(1) care data, consumer access to - HB 622 disparities, elimination of - HB 213: HCS insurance, CPT codes, insured liability for - HB 583 Healthcare disparities, elimination of - HB 213 Hospice services, provision of pharmacy services - SB 166; SB 166: HCS Hospitalization, mental illness, consent at age 16, delete provision for - SB 222 Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 240 and ambulatory surgical centers, data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 34 Illegal aliens, services, cost of - HCR 5 Informed consent, abortion, requirements - HB 490 Kentucky health information technology coordinator, establish the position of - SB 249 Hospice Day, declaration of - SR 137; HR 134 Long-term care facilities, increased penalties for - HB 303 care facilities, notification of inspections, penalties for - HB 360 care facilities, sprinkler system, information about - HB 121 care facility, inspection, revealing in advance - SB 141 care insurance, notification to policyholder prior to premium increase of - HB 717 Medicaid fraud, civil and administrative proceedings for - HB 735 pay-for-performance demonstrations in long-term care, apply for participation in - SJR 176 Medical malpractice, affidavit of merit - SB 240 malpractice, civil litigation and resolution - HB 722 malpractice, constitutional amendment - SB 210: HFA(3); HB 700: HFA (1) malpractice, rates - HB 72 treatment for children and teens, funding for - SB 101 Medical/health care malpractice, damages, limits - HB 721 care malpractice, damages, limits, amend Constitution - SB 1 No fault auto insurance, medical expenses - HB 565 Nurse staffing requirements in long-term care facilities, establishment of - HB 362 Nursing licensure, declared emergency, recognition of out-of-state - HB 102: HCS Office of Health Policy, creation of, confirmation of Executive Order 2005-779 - SB 61 Organ and tissue donor registry, establish - HB 57; HB 57: HCS, HFA (1),(2) Patient safety reporting, penalty for reprisal related to - SB 207 Physician assistants, licensing requirements established - SB 78 Publication of data for consumers - HB 445 Small employer health insurance, state ICARE program to assist with - HB 445: SCS, SFA (1) Sprinkler systems in long-term care facilities, notification about rooms not equipped with - HB 121: HCS Stroke, system of care, urge development of - SR 211; HR 221 Substance abuse, treatment for - HB 734 Surgical assistants, certification criteria for - SB 173: HFA(1) assistants, hospitals, oversight for - SB 173: SCS Trauma care system, establish and fund - HB 724 Hotels and Motels Bed and breakfast inns and farmstays - SB 189 Donated food, usage tax, exemption for - HB 68: SCS Retail food establishment donations, regulation, exemption from - HB 68 food establishment, civil and criminal immunity for donations by - HB 68: HCS food establishment, donations, exempt from additional inspections of - HB 68: HFA(1) Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 Tipped employees, hourly wage rate for - HB 460 Housing, Building, and Construction Affordable Housing Trust Fund, require report to LRC every two years, fees collected for - HB 338: HFA(1) housing trust, establishment of - SB 43: HCS Claims for material or labor, failure to pay, increase penalty for - HB 713 Contracts and agreements, Office for Housing, Buildings and Construction - HB 427 Education institutions, construction, exempt from paying prevailing wage - HB 64 Electrical inspections, local government powers regarding - HB 28: SCS inspectors, powers and duties of - HB 28 Elevated blood lead levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117: HCS Elevator inspectors, number hired, removal of cap - SB 225: SCS Eminent Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 Escalators, fixed guideway systems and moving walkways, inspection required - SB 225 Helmets to Hardhats Program, encourage commitment - HR 122 Historic or prehistoric remains on property, limitations created by - HB 627 Housing Corporation, reporting requirements - HB 338: HCA(1) Housing, Buildings and Construction administrative regulation procedure, exemptions from - SB 224: SCS Buildings and Construction, changes in authority to promulgate administrative regulations - SB 224 HVAC permit process - HB 139: HCS permit process, local governments may act in - HB 139 Inspection of residential rental property - HB 752 Kentucky affordable housing trust fund, establish - SB 216: HFA(1) Board of Architects, provisions for - SB 62; SB 62: SCS Board of Home Inspectors, membership of - SB 66; SB 66: SCS Housing Corporation, appointment of Ann O. Cornette to Board - SR 162 Housing Corporation, military families, assistance for - SB 2: HCS Housing Corporation, National Guard and Reserve, assistance for - SB 2; SB 2: SCS Lead, elevated blood levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117 Local affordable housing trust fund, creation and funding of - HB 338: HCS(1) affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 Manufactured home residents, good cause required for eviction - HB 187 homes and mobile homes, installer certification standards apply to all installations of - HB 94: SFA(1) Mobile and manufactured home community permit fees - HB 611 Modify the historic structure rehabilitation tax credit - HB 663 Office for Housing, Buildings and Construction, contracts and agreements - HB 427: HCS for Housing, Buildings and Construction, plumbers' licenses, evidence of continuing education - HB 427: HCS Plumber and electrician licensing, exemptions for charities constructing low-income housing - HB 694 Plumbers' licenses, evidence of continuing education, Office for Housing, Buildings & Construction - HB 427 Prevailing wage, repeal of - HB 217 Recovery Kentucky, banning sex offenders from - HB 384 Recreational Vehicle Certification and Licensure Board, repeal of - HB 308; SB 122: SCS, HFA (1) Revenue for Affordable Housing Trust Fund, require report to LRC on - HB 338: HFA(2) Senate Bill, delete Section 3 - SB 28: HFA(1) Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 orientation and gender identity, discrimination based on, prohibit - HB 369 Immigration Illegal aliens, prohibit employment of - HB 150 Impact of immigration in Kentucky, creation of task force to study - HCR 190: HCS of immigration in Kentucky, task force to study, addition of two members to - HCR 190: HFA(1) Purchase development rights programs, penalty imposed for hiring undocumented workers - HB 558: HFA(1) Tuition, illegal immigrants' - HB 39 Information Technology Advance directives and organ donations, Kentucky e-Health Network, electronic registries of - SB 19 directives, Ky e-Health Network, registries of location and existence of - SB 19: SCS Capital projects threshold amounts, increase - SB 84 Commonwealth Office of Technology, agencies' confidential or privileged data - SB 134: HCS Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) Department for Public Health, improve health through enhanced use of e-health by - SJR 104 Health benefits made available to the public, restoration of certain - HB 622: HFA(1) Internet, health care data posted on, consumer access to - HB 622 Kentucky health information technology coordinator, establish the position of - SB 249 National identification card, urge Congress to repeal - HCR 208 Reorganization, 911 Coordinator, transferred to Office for Homeland Security - SB 134 Geographic Advisory Council, renamed the Kentucky Geospatial Board - SB 134 Technology, No Child Left Offline initiative, commending - HJR 199 Telehealth Board, increase membership of and confirm Executive Order 2005-1286 - SB 58 Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, adoption of - SB 85 Wireless enhanced emergency 911 systems, payment for - SB 53 Inspections Charitable gaming facilities, inspections of - HB 702 Drug and alcohol testing of miners, requirements for - HB 572 Electrical inspections, local government powers regarding - HB 28: SCS inspectors, powers and duties of - HB 28 Escalators, fixed guideway systems and moving walkways, inspection required - SB 225 Housing, Buildings and Construction, changes in authority to promulgate administrative regulations - SB 224 Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors, membership of - SB 66; SB 66: SCS Motor fuel pumps - HB 634 vehicles, inspection fee, increase - HB 500 Retail food establishment donations, regulation, exemption from - HB 68 food establishment, civil and criminal immunity for donations by - HB 68: HCS food establishment, donations, exempt from additional inspections of - HB 68: HFA(1) Insurance Captive insurers, regulation of - HB 342; HB 342: HCS Consultants - HB 561: HCS Consultants, business entities licensed as - HB 561 Credit life and health, incontestability - HB 484 Dental and vision plans for state employees, clarify requirements for - HB 131: HFA(1) Errors and omissions insurance, auditors required to have - HB 363 Family expense health insurance for children, extension due to military service - HB 209 Group health plans - HB 418; HB 418: SFA (1) Health insurance, copayments and coinsurance - HB 418: SCA(1), SFA (2) Health, CPT codes, insured liability for - HB 583 Homeowner's, cannot deny due to breed of dog - HB 733 Interstate insurance product regulation compact - HB 112 Jockey Injury Corporation and Fund, creation of - HB 741 KEMI Board of Directors, appointment, Jennifer B. Reed - SR 272 Board of Directors, appointment, John C. Miller - SR 273 Liability insurance required of caterers on state property - SB 229: HCS Life insurance, require insurer to contact owner - HB 578 Life, preneed funeral contracts - HB 142: HCS proof of death - HB 579 right to copy of policy - HB 531 Local insurance premiums tax, clarify powers of local governments - HB 296 Long-term care, cancellation - HB 238 Medical malpractice, affidavit of merit - SB 240 malpractice, omnibus reform - HB 700 malpractice, rate filings - HB 72 records, fees for - HB 190; HB 190: HFA (1) Office of Insurance, confirmation of executive director - SR 269 of Insurance, coverage denials - HB 418: HFA(1) Premiums, return of unearned - HB 238: HFA(1) Pre-need funeral service or burial contracts - HB 142: SCS Professional liability insurance, auditors required to carry - HB 363: HCS Public Employee Health Insurance Program, creation of - HB 401 Real estate brokers, change insurance provisions regarding - SB 43: HFA(1) Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 Thoroughbred jockeys and exercise riders, workers' compensation provided for - SB 191: HCA(1) Underinsured motorist coverage claim, unknown defendant, physical contact not required - HB 594 Uninsured vehicle coverage claim, unknown defendant, physical contact not required - HB 594 Viatical settlement brokers, licensing requirements - SB 107; SB 107: SCS Workers' compensation special fund assessment and membership change of funding commission - HB 388 compensation unfair claims practices, increase penalties for - HB 97 Insurance, Health Cancellation, return of unearned premium - HB 238 Chiropractor, optometrist, osteopath or podiatrist, copayments - HB 418: SCA(1) optometrist, osteopath, or podiatrist, copayments - HB 418: SFA(2) Coinsurance - HB 418: SCA(1), SFA (2) Copayments, different amounts prohibited - HB 418: SFA(1) health benefit plan - HB 418: SCA(1), SFA (2) Coverage denial, time period for response - HB 418: HCS of persons in military under family plan - HB 209: HCA(1) CPT codes, insured liability for - HB 583 Dental and vision health discount plans, require the offering of - HB 131: SFA(3) Dependents in active military - HB 209: HFA(1) Disability insurance, utilization review - HB 143; HB 143: HCS plan, definition of - HB 143: HFA(1) Estimate of costs - HB 583: HCS Family expense policy, extension for children who served in the military - HB 209 Firefighters permanently and totally disabled, CPI adjustment to insurance payments - HB 421 Flexible spending arrangements, direct adoption of federal rule - HJR 141 spending arrangements, grace periods for - HJR 141 Genetic and metabolic diseases, coverage of prescribed foods - SB 18 Health benefit plan, subject to certain requirements regarding optometrists - HB 131: SCS I-SaveRx Internet program, cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Kentucky Access Health Benefit Plan, subject to certain requirements regarding optometrists - HB 131: SCS Children's Health Insurance program, applicant to disclose employer information to - HB 230 health information technology coordinator, establish the position of - SB 249 Limited health services benefit plan, subject to certain requirements regarding optometrists - HB 131: SCS Long-term care insurance, notification to policyholder prior to premium increase of - HB 717 Medicaid, applicant to disclose employer information to - HB 230 Military reservist and national guard, provide benefits for - SB 161 National Health Insurance Act, urge Congress to pass - SCR 102 health insurance, urge Congress to pass - HCR 40 Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Pre-existing condition exclusion - HB 418; HB 418: SFA (1) exclusion - HB 418: HFA(1) Premiums, return of unearned - HB 238: HFA(1) Prostate screening - HB 719: HFA(1),(2) screening, coverage for - SB 196; HB 719 Public employee health insurance program, clarify requirements of - HB 401: HCS Employee Health Insurance Program, creation of - HB 401 employee health insurance program, requirements for - HB 401: HFA(1),(2) employee health insurance program, TRICARE option - SB 30 Retirees and active public employees, requirements for participation - HB 648 Small employer health insurance, state ICARE program to assist with - HB 445: SCS, SFA (1) employers, ICARE Program - HB 445; HB 445: HCS State employee health insurance plan, requirements of - HB 131: SFA(2) employee plan, subject to certain requirements - HB 131: SCS Substance abuse, treatment for - HB 734 Two-year limit - HB 209: HCA(2) Wellness program for public employees, task force to study feasibility of - HCR 195 Insurance, Motor Vehicle Auto insurance coverage, payments for bodily injuries increased - HB 565: HFA(1) Automatic external defibrillator requirements, prohibit insurance denial for - HB 182: HFA(1) Basic reparation benefits, increases in - HB 565: HFA(1) Cervid accident compensation fund to compensate motorists for cervid-caused damage - HB 392 Failure to maintain - HB 87 Insurance, reduction for premiums - SB 133: HFA(1) Liability, property damage - SB 5 Local government employees - SB 144; SB 144: SCS No fault, medical expenses - HB 565, 708 No-fault, charges for medical services - HB 565: HCA(1) Noneconomic damages, limits on recovery - HB 582 Premiums, low mileage discount - HB 324 reduction for military - SB 133 Interest and Usury Consumer loans, maximum - SB 233 High-cost home loans, interest-only prohibited - HB 132, 202 Judicial sales, bond, interest rate on - HB 514 Interlocal Cooperation Interlocal agreements between counties, incentives for the creation of - HB 119 agreements, provide incentives for - HB 119: HCS Local affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 International Trade and Relations Auto industry and national economy, urge Congressional action - SCR 283 Democracy in Ethiopia, urge President and Congress to encourage - HR 98 Illegal immigration across U.S. borders, U.S. Congress to provide security against - HCR 6 Immigration in Kentucky, update study on impact of - HCR 190 Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115; HB 115: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Ports, urge President and Congress to prohibit sale to United Arab Emirates - SCR 236 Urge Congress to intervene on behalf of automotive industries - HR 23 Interstate Cooperation Criminal history records - HB 144 Fish and wildlife, authorization to make reciprocal agreements - SB 132; SB 132: SFA (1),(2) General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Insurance produce regulation compact - HB 112 Interstate benefits of electric transmission lines, consideration of - HB 626 I-SaveRx Internet program, cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Local emergency management assistance compact - SB 238 National Crime Prevention & Privacy Act, criminal history records repository - HB 144: HFA(1) Jails and Jailers Canteen accounts, annual funding - HB 530: HCS Corrections personnel in urban-county governments to have collective bargaining - SB 102 personnel, make conforming corrections - SB 102: SFA(1) Costs of medical care for prisoners, maximum payments - HB 84: HFA(1) DNA collection, any felony - HB 116 Evacuation and relocation, emergency procedures - HB 258 Inmate lawsuits - HB 351 Inmates and prisoners, prohibition on sexual conduct with - HB 407 Jail canteen accounts, annual allotments - HB 530: HFA(1) Jailers, establish certifications for and change duties and compensation for certain jailers - HB 748 evacuation and relocation protocol - HB 258: SCS Local jails, establish plan for the state takeover - HB 274 Medical expenses of county jails, cap on reimbursements for prisoner use - HB 84 Prisoners, transportation of - HB 351 Use of canteen accounts and reserves - HB 530 Judges and Court Commissioners Commonwealth, reflection of - HB 386 Concealed deadly weapon, carrying of - HB 290: HFA(3) Court of Justice, technical correction - HB 276 Delete new circuits with family court divisions - HB 382: HFA(3) Jury duty, exemption from - HB 107 Probation and conditional discharge, conditions of, authorization of payment to certain programs - SB 79 Property jointly owned, partition, procedure of sale ordered - HB 723 Public financing for judicial races, establishment of - HB 682: HCS, HFA (1) Retired judges, remove gender-specific language - HB 318 Retirement, service credit for teaching at postsecondary institution - HB 443 Salary for retired judges who return - limitations - HB 276: HFA(1) for retired judges who return, limitations - HB 276: HCS(2) United States Supreme Court, Samuel A. Alito Jr., nomination of - HCR 64 Judicial Circuits Authorize new judges - HB 276: HCS(2), HFA (1) Commonwealth, reflection of - HB 386 Delete new circuits with family court divisions - HB 382: HFA(3) Judicial Districts Authorize new judges - HB 276: HCS(2), HFA (1) Junkyards Junk and scrap recyclers, activities allowed by and duties of - HB 85 Juries and Jurors Adjournment of juries, technical correction - HB 279 Breastfeeding, jury service - SB 106: HFA(1) Competency hearings, permit trial by court without a jury during - HB 65 Jury duty, exemption from - HB 107 service - SB 20 Payment for service, increase in - SB 54 Service, breastfeeding mother excused - SB 106: HFA(2) Justices of the Peace and Magistrates Candidate, requirements for petitioners - HB 361: HFA(1) Labor and Industry Administrative law judge, confirmation, J. Landon Overfield - SR 339 Air pollution control district strategic toxic air reduction program, commission to study impact of - SB 39: SFA(2) Auto industry and national economy, urge Congressional action - SCR 283 Certified miners, drug testing, requirements for - SB 201 Christmas display, business, immunity of - HB 492 Coal miner safety, drug and alcohol testing, requirements for - HB 404 miners, proclaim May 1 of each year as coal miners recognition day - HJR 101 Collective bargaining for public employees, establish process for - HB 467 bargaining, corrections personnel of an urban-county government - HB 511 bargaining, extend to all urban-county employees - HB 511: HFA(1) bargaining, include senior dispatch communication officers of an urban-county government - HB 440 Conveyor belt inspection, to be done by certified and trained person - HB 458 Corrections and firefighter personnel, make conforming corrections - SB 102: SFA(1) Creation of certain form to be filled out by employers and employees, responsibility of - HB 89 Drug and alcohol testing of miners, requirements for - HB 572 Education institutions, construction, exempt from paying prevailing wage - HB 64 institutions, prevailing wage, exempt from - HB 378: HFA(2) Electrician licensing, exempting employees of natural gas pipeline facilities from - HB 385 Employee, wrongful discharge, arbitration procedure for - HB 686 Employees, report of number - HB 493: HCS, HFA (1) Employers, health benefits - HB 493: HCS health benefits for - HB 98, 493 Firefighter personnel, make conforming corrections - HB 440: HFA(1) Firefighters, meet-and-confer discussions, provisions for - SB 186 Gardner, John A., Workers' Compensation Board, reappointment - SR 290 Genetic testing, prohibition against employer's use of - HB 49 Helmets to Hardhats Program, encourage commitment - HR 122 Human trafficking - SB 11; SB 11: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Illegal aliens, prohibit employment of - HB 150 Jockey Injury Corporation and Fund, creation of, exercise riders, requirements for - HB 741 KEMI Board of Directors, appointment, Jennifer B. Reed - SR 272 Board of Directors, appointment, John C. Miller - SR 273 Labor organization, mandatory membership or financial support prohibited, penalty - HB 38 Limited Liability Company Act, omnibus revisions - HB 349 Mine safety, requirements for - HB 503 Minimum wage and overtime, delete agriculture exemption - HB 378: HFA(6) wage and overtime, delete newspaper delivery exemption - HB 378: HFA(4) wage revision - HB 378 wage, federal indexing deleted - HB 378: HFA(5) wage, state preemption - HB 378: HFA(1) wage, tip credit deletion - HB 460 Office of Workers' Claims, administrative law judge, reappointment, Irene C. Steen - SR 338 of Workers' Claims, Administrative law judge, reappointment, John Barry Coleman - SR 310 Ohio County, honoring citizens for dedication to youth building marketable skills - SR 117 OSH standards, board meetings and duties of the chairman, provisions for - HB 387 Plumbers' licenses, renewal, continuing education completion, condition for - HB 478 Prevailing wage, repeal of - HB 217 Prison Industries Enhancement Program, create - SB 119 Railroad crews, relief after seven consecutive working days - HB 542 Railroads, safe walkways, provisions for - HB 599 Safe working conditions in coal mines, equipment and procedures for - HB 503: HFA(1) working conditions in coal mines, equipment and requirements for - SB 200; HB 607 Sex-based wage discrimination, prohibited on comparable jobs - HB 399 Sexual orientation and gender identity, discrimination based on, prohibit - HB 369 Silica and mixed dust claims, procedures for - SB 223 Skills training investment credit, expansion of - SB 126 Small business financing, create fund - HB 725 Strategic toxic air reduction program, requirements for termination and replacement of - SB 39: SFA(1) Terry, Donna H., administrative law judge, confirmation - SR 271 Thoroughbred jockeys and exercise riders, workers' compensation provided for - SB 191: HCA(1) Work injury, heart or respiratory disease in firefighters, create rebuttable presumption for - HB 420 Workers' compensation medical services, termination, provisions for - HB 388: SFA(1) compensation self insurance, liability for pre-1997 claims - SB 191: SFA(1) compensation self-insurance, liability for pre-1997 claims - SB 191: SCS compensation special fund assessment and membership change of funding commission - HB 388 compensation unfair claims practices, increase penalties for - HB 97 compensation, black lung revisions - SB 247; HB 676 compensation, medical benefits capped - HB 681 Land Use Agricultural district, requirements for - HB 271; HB 271: HCS Casino gaming facility, permitted use at racetracks - HB 601 Coal mining on two acres or less and on private land, make changes to - SB 136 Covenant not to sue, make changes to - HB 408: SCS Daniel Boone National Forest, urge Congress not to approve tract sales of - SR 256 Electric transmission lines, Program Review and Investigations Committee study of - SR 238: SCA(1) Eminent domain, takings for economic development, federal constitutional prohibition of - HCR 24 Exclude mobile home and recreational vehicle parks owned by local gov. from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94 short festivals organized and operated by local governments from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94: SCS Farm, defined as 10 acres or more, no hunting license for owners and tenants required to hunt on - HB 398 Historic or prehistoric remains on property, procedure for disposition of - HB 627 Hunting, task force to study land available for - SCR 34 Land Stewardship and Conservation Task Force membership, add Department of Parks to - HCR 120: HCS Stewardship and Conservation Taskforce, creation of - HCR 120 Local government owned mobile and RV parks, exclude if temporary or seasonal - HB 94: HCS Manufactured homes and mobile homes, installer certification standards apply to all installations of - HB 94: SFA(1) Metropolitan and Micropolitan Issues Subcommittee, creation of - HB 348 Mining in Robinson Forest, University of Kentucky required to do - HB 726 Mobile and manufactured home community permit fees - HB 611 Noise compatibility permits, establish system for land near airports - HB 229 Public-private recreational land use agreement - SB 176: HFA(4) Purchase of development rights program for all local governments - HB 558 of development rights, local government, authority for - HB 558: HCA(1) Recreation, tort liability exemption for - SB 94 Voluntary energy cost assistance funds, creation of - HB 742 Landlord and Tenant Eviction of manufactured home residents, good cause required - HB 187 Manufactured home community operators, establish requirements for - HB 187 Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, require application to manufactured home communities - HB 187 Legislative Research Commission Administrative Hearings Process Task Force, create - SCR 198 Anesthesiologist assistants, LRC to study the certification and scope of practice requirements of - SB 175: SCS Auditor's homeland security audit reports, submission to certain legislative committees - SB 59: HFA(2) Cancer, breast and cervical, legislative subcommittee to study - HCR 216 Committee on Education, study of assistance provided to schools in interim - HCR 214 Current issues seminars for designated staff - HB 396 Display national motto of "In God We Trust" in House and Senate chambers - HB 516 national motto of "In God We Trust" in House chamber - HB 277: HCA(1) Executive orders, procedures for - HB 390 Grandparents, task force on raising grandchildren by - SCR 18 Hellard Legislative Office Building, consultation on plaque for - HB 751: HCS Homeland Security annual report, submitted to LRC - SB 59: HFA(2) Hospital-acquired infection rates, Cabinet for Health and Family Services report on - HB 34, 240 Immigration in Kentucky, creation of task force to study impact of - HCR 190: HCS in Kentucky, task force to study, addition of two members to - HCR 190: HFA(1) in Kentucky, update study on impact of - HCR 190 Kentucky Retirement Systems, study defined contribution plan for - HCR 173 Legislative Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 94 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 94: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 381 Living will directive forms - preparation and distribution - HB 8 will directive forms, preparation and distribution - HB 8: HFA(1) Long-term care citations, Cabinet for Health and Family Services to report on - HB 303 Metropolitan and Micropolitan Issues Subcommittee, creation of - HB 348 National motto of "In God We Trust" display in House chamber - HB 277: HFA(1) Notification form regarding filing of administrative regulations LRC to provide - HB 374 OEA, study of NCLB reports - SJR 199 Office of Education Accountability, research agenda - SB 206; HB 581 Permanent subcommittee, creation of - HB 348: HFA(1) Privatization, task force on, creation of - HCR 34 Program Review Committee, direct to study public-private partnerships to operate roads - SR 254 Records and correspondence, processing - HB 699 Require economic development cabinet and revenue to provide research data - HB 745 Rural Enhancement and Development Committee, creation of - HB 74 School-based health services, study - HCR 169 Special Subcommittee on Emergency Management/Homeland Security, creation of and study by - HR 19: HCS State debt policies and practices, study of - SCR 95 Rural Development Council, request a study of - HCR 137: SCA(1) State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Study directed - HCR 207 directed, required noninstructional time of teachers - HCR 187 Task Force on County Consolidation, creation of - HJR 219 force on land availability to hunters, create - SCR 34 force, wildlife conservation, funding for - HCR 115 Translation services, cost of, study directed - HCR 175 Water quality report, to be submitted to - HR 155 Libraries Danville Public Library, appropriate $300,000 - SB 46 Kentucky Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Program, add libraries as a resource for - HB 200: HCS Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs, reestablishment of - HCR 250 Licensing Acupuncturists, licensure requirements for - HB 17: HCS certification requirements for - HB 17: SFA(1),(2),(3) licensure requirement for - HB 17: SCS licensure requirements for - HB 17 Advanced registered nurse practitioner, prescriptive authority defined - SB 65: HFA(3) registered nurse practitioners' prescriptive authority, scope of - SB 65: HFA(5) registered nurse practitioners, 24-hr supply limit on Schedule II prescriptions issued by - SB 65: HFA(1) registered nurse practitioners, controlled substances, prescriptive authority established - SB 65; HB 518; SB 65: HFA (2) Alcohol and drug counselors, licensing of - HB 625 Alcoholic beverage sales, approval of at qualified historic sites - HB 497: SCS, SFA (1),(2) beverage sales, approval of at qualified historical sites - HB 497 beverage sales, licensing sales at qualified historic sites - SB 229: HCS beverage sales, transitional license for - SB 97 beverages, incompatible licenses, apply provisions to other entities - SB 82: HCS(2) vaporizing devices, usage banned - HB 130: HCS Architects, licensing provisions for - SB 62; SB 62: SCS Athlete agent, licensing established - SB 258 Athletic trainers, certification of, restructuring of - HB 651 trainers, scope of practice established - HB 651: SCS Audiologists, different board to license the fitting and sale of hearing instruments by - SB 135 Barber's license, independent contractor , requirement for - HB 148 Blasting, license requirements for - SB 137 Board of accountancy, promulgate regulation to increase per diem payment of - SB 143 of Dentistry, per diem rate, increase - HB 603 of Emergency Medical Services - HB 155 Casino gaming and related occupations, licensing of - SB 7; HB 346 Certified public accountants' licensing requirements, establishment of - HB 250 Charitable gaming, licensing and regulating - HB 702 Charity game tickets, hours of operation extended, conditions for - HB 604 Clinical pharmacists, require study of - SB 110: HCS Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 Concealed carry, domestic relations master commissioners - HB 641 deadly weapons - HB 290 Continuing education hours required, parameters of - SB 34: HFA(3) education requirements, engineer license renewal dependent upon fulfillment of - SB 34 education requirements, reasons justifying an extension - SB 34: HFA(1) Conviction of unlawful alcohol-related transaction with a minor, driver's license revoked for - HB 736: HCS Cosmetologist board, licensing fees charged by - HB 439 Dental college, dental hygienist board member shall not be faculty of - HB 603: HFA(1) Distilled spirits retail drink license, nonprofit organization, eligibility for - HB 736 Distillers and rectifiers, promotional sampling of product - SB 229; SB 229: SCS, HFA (5) Electrical inspections, local government powers regarding - HB 28: SCS Electrician licensing, exempting employees of natural gas pipeline facilities from - HB 385 Electricians, qualifications of and work performed by - HB 28 Emergency medical service personnel, attachment to the KCTCS - HB 155: SCS, SFA (1) Engineer continuing education, exemption for licensee employed as a public servant - SB 34: HFA(7) Engineering Board, appointments, criteria for, changes in - SB 34: HFA(4) Engineers and land surveyors, added restrictions on - HB 158 Engineers, continuing education, exemption provided - SB 34: HFA(2) licensing of - SB 34: HFA(8) licensure not dependent upon continuing education - SB 34: HFA(5) Escalators, fixed guideway systems and moving walkways, inspection required - SB 225 Farm, defined as 10 acres or more, no hunting license for owners and tenants required to hunt on - HB 398 Fish and wildlife, revocation of - SB 132; SB 132: SFA (1),(2) Funeral establishments, funeral director defined for & procedures for places already licensed as - HB 232: HCS establishments, licensure and definitions - HB 232: SCS establishments, new categories, creation of and licensing for - HB 232 Gaming licenses, requirements for - HB 601 Horse racing, positive drug results, disqualification by - HB 161 racing, quarter horses, Appaloosas, and Arabian horses, eligibility requirements - HB 453 Housing, Buildings and Construction administrative regulation procedure, exemptions from - SB 224: SCS Buildings and Construction, changes in authority to promulgate administrative regulations - SB 224 Hunting and fishing, disability discount for - HB 128 and fishing, forfeiture for failure to appear pursuant to a citation or summons - SB 80 Instruction permit and intermediate license, prohibit cell phone use - HB 90: HFA(1) Intermediate driver's license, provisions of - HB 90; HB 90: SCA (1), HFA (2) driver's license; provisions of - SB 13 Junk and scrap recyclers, permits to operate specified distances from roads and highways - HB 85 Kentucky Gaming & Lottery Corporation, authority of, licensing requirements - HB 601 Gaming & Lottery Corporation, licensing requirements and procedures, to be set by - HB 601 Licenses, fifth and sixth class cities - HB 344 Local government business licensing provisions, public decency provisions - HB 495 Malt beverage sales, novelty items included, conditions governing - SB 229: HFA(1) Manufactured homes and mobile homes, installer certification standards apply to all installations of - HB 94: SFA(1) Marriage licenses, issuance of - HB 549 Massage therapy regulation, amend provisions for - SB 91; SB 91: SFA (1) Medicaid fraud, disciplinary action for - HB 735 Medical licensure board, duties established - SB 127: SCS Licensure Board's ability to fine, upper cap established - HB 651: HCS practice without license, penalty for - HB 615 Military spouses' occupational and professional credentials, issuance, expedition of - SB 74 Motor vehicle operator's licenses, fees for issuance - HB 105 vehicle registration, $11.50 fee for 10,000 weight class - HB 535 vehicle salesmen, increase license fees for - SB 215; HB 569 vehicle, emergency management license plate - SB 170 vehicles, plates for disabled veterans - HB 696 vehicles, Purple Heart license plate - HB 373 Multiple reexaminations by engineers and land surveyors, clarified restrictions on - HB 158: SCS Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 Nursing licensure, declared emergency, recognition of out-of-state - HB 102: HCS Office of Charitable Gaming, power to exclude serious violators from charitable gaming licensure - HB 534 Pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, notification of drug diversion required - SB 110: SCS, HCS, HFA (3) Pharmacy technician registration, qualifications for - SB 110: HFA(1) technician, registration, qualifications for - SB 110 Physician assistants, licensing established - SB 78: SCS assistants, licensing of - SB 78: SFA(1) assistants, licensing requirements established - SB 78 Physicians, specialty license, scope established - SB 127 Plumber and electrician licensing, exemptions for charities constructing low-income housing - HB 694 Plumbers' licenses, evidence of continuing education - HB 427: HCS licenses, evidence of continuing education required - HB 427 Plumbers, continuing education required - HB 478 Practice of acupuncture, use by chiropractors authorized - HB 17: HFA(1) Preneed funeral and burial contracts, certified death verification required to release funds under - HB 142 Qualified mental health professional, fee-based pastoral counselors added to definition of - HB 732 Real estate appraisers, increase per diem payment of - HB 620 estate brokers, change insurance, advertising, and escrow reporting provisions regarding - SB 43: HFA(1) estate brokers, offering prizes and other permitted or required activities by - SB 43: SCS estate brokers, various requirements for - SB 43 Respiratory care certificate renewal, remove grace period for - HB 265 Restaurant wine sales, partially consumed bottle, removal from premises - SB 56 Sale of alcohol at qualified historic sites, licensing for - SB 229: HFA(3) Sex offenders, labeling of driver's license - HB 366 Short-term fishing license, hunting preserve license, make changes to - HB 414 Small farm winery wholesaler, allow to be on premises of small farm winery - SB 82: HCS(2) farm winery wholesaler, license created - SB 82: HCS(1) Special limited charity fundraising poker tournaments, provisions for - HB 731 State parks, sale of alcoholic beverages at - HB 697 Surgical assistants, certification criteria for - SB 173: SCS, HFA (1) assistants, make certification voluntary - SB 173 Trailers being transported by FEMA, exempt from registration - SB 122 Viatical settlement brokers, requirements - SB 107; SB 107: SCS Video lottery gaming, licenses authorized - HB 31 Water well drillers, civil penalties for certification non-compliance, make changes to - HB 383: HCS Wildlife violations, specify fines only - SB 132: SFA(3) Wineries, licensed small and farm, regulation of - SB 82 Liens Claims for material or labor, failure to pay, increase penalty for - HB 713 County clerks, omnibus revision of fee schedule for, transfer of duties - HB 456 Delinquent vehicle fax liens, eliminate for out-of-state military personnel - HB 140 Motor vehicle, to collect solid waste bill - HB 502 Owner notification of tow lien, limit on response time - HB 302: HFA(1) Real property, notice of failure to release - SB 45: HFA(4) property, record assignment - SB 45: SCS Towed motor vehicles, procedures for sale to satisfy lien - HB 302 vehicles, procedures for sale to satisfy liens - HB 302: HCS Lieutenant Governor Nomination to slate, delay of - HB 706 State/Executive Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 93 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 93: SCS Loans and Credit Civil actions to enforce KRS 360.010 and 360.020 - HB 636 Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 Consumer credit, disclosures - HB 529 loans, installment account handling charge - SB 123: HFA(1) Credit cards, charges to merchants - HB 592; HB 592: HFA (1) report, security freeze on - HB 54: HFA(5) reports, security freeze on - HB 54; HB 54: HFA (2) High-cost home loans, interest-only prohibited - HB 132, 202 Insurance, incontestability - HB 484 Local affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 Mortgage loan companies and brokers, regulation of - HB 462 Pawnbrokers, time of sale of items - SB 213 Real estate mortgage loans, prepayment fees - HB 637 Veterans' personal loan program, creation of - HB 314; HB 314: SFA (2), HCS Local Government Adjusted gaming receipts, distribution of - HB 601 Administrative regulations affecting, fiscal note analysis required - SB 98 Adult oriented businesses, cable television advertising - HB 406 Affordable Housing Trust Fund, require report to LRC every two years, fees collected for - HB 338: HFA(1) Air pollution control districts - SB 39: HCS Animal control officers, removal animal carcasses from railroad right-of-way - HB 331 Assault, persons protected by third degree assault - SB 245: HFA(3) ATVs, establish routes on public highways from parking facilities to ATV parks for - HB 329 Auditors, requirement to carry insurance - HB 363: HCS Automobile accident, effect on personal auto insurance - SB 144 Available homeland security grants, notification of chief executive officers of local governments - SB 59: HFA(2) Block grant applications - SB 256 Breast-feeding, prohibit ordinance against - SB 106 Building permits, local governments may issue in flood area - HB 262 Buildings, smoking policy in - HB 55: SCS Casino gaming & electronic gaming devices at racetracks, require approval of local government for - HB 345 gaming and electronic gaming devices at racetracks, require approval of local government for - SB 4 Certificates of delinquency, property tax - SB 90: FCCR Certified peace officers, identification program for - HB 619 Children's residential services, location of, notice to public - HB 170 Cities, police officer career retention program - HB 70 City and county roads, speed bumps, installation of - SB 195 reclassification, Taylorsville, 6th to 5th - SB 87; HB 81 Civil rights law, uniform application - SB 178 Code enforcement boards, membership on joint boards - HB 126 Collective bargaining, extend to all urban-county employees - HB 511: HFA(1) Communications personnel, covered in collective bargaining - HB 440: HCS Consolidated local government fire department merit board - SB 171: HFA(6) local government, urge government to not close any fire stations - HR 181 Corrections personnel in urban-county governments to have collective bargaining - SB 102 Costs of medical care for prisoners, maximum payments - HB 84: HFA(1) County Attorney expense allowance, increase from $500 to $1,000 per month - HB 644 clerk and Sheriffs fees, increase in - HB 537: SCS(2) clerk fee schedule, revision of - HB 537: SCS(1) clerks, allow payments to by personal check - HB 59 clerks, omnibus revision of fee schedule for, transfer of duties - HB 456 jails, annual funding - HB 530: HCS Court facilities, refinancing of - HB 466 Death benefits, police and fire, 2nd and 3rd class - HB 402 Deputy coroners, require sufficient funds by budgeted for compensation of - HB 690: HFA(1) sheriffs, employment protection in certain counties without a merit board - HB 596 Derivative contracts, usage and disclosure - SB 28: HCA(1) Distilled spirits retail drink license, nonprofit organization, eligibility for - HB 736 Economic development, reporting requirement for certain city bond issues - HB 42: HCS Electrical inspections, local government powers regarding - HB 28: SCS inspectors, local consideration of recommendations by - HB 28 Emergency medical services, medical protocols - HB 155: HCS medical technicians and paramedics, training for - SB 142 Eminent domain, authority and procedure - HB 554 Employees, duty to defend, limitation of - HB 650 motor vehicle insurance - SB 144: SCS Exclude mobile home and recreational vehicle parks owned by local gov. from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94 short festivals organized and operated by local governments from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94: SCS Fire department merit boards, consolidated local government - HB 666 hydrants, water districts not to charge for installation and maintenance of - HB 674 Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, appropriations from - HB 459 permanently and totally disabled, CPI adjustment to insurance payments - HB 421 Funding, KLEPF fund salary supplements - SB 118 Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 purchasing from Prison Industries and nonprofit agencies and work centers - HB 13 Health departments, methamphetamine contamination, cleanup program - HB 591: HFA(2) departments, methamphetamine-contaminated, cleanup program - HB 591: HCS HVAC permit process, local government may act in - HB 139: HCS permit process, local governments may act in - HB 139 Inspection of residential rental property - HB 752 Insurance premium taxes and fees - HB 296: HCS Interlocal agreements between counties, incentives for the creation of - HB 119 agreements, provide incentives for - HB 119: HCS Jail canteen accounts, annual allotments - HB 530: HFA(1) Jailers, establish certifications for and change duties and compensation for certain jailers - HB 748 evacuation and relocation protocol - HB 258: SCS Jails, emergency evacuation and relocation procedures - HB 258 use of canteen accounts and reserves - HB 530 Joint Code Enforcement Boards, appointments - HB 126: HCS municipal power agencies, creation of - HB 82 Justices of the peace and commissioners, expense allowances, increase - HB 586 Land use agreement, authorize to enter - SB 241 Law Enforcement Foundation Program, standards and procedures - HB 351 Legal publications, requirements for certain documents - HB 171 Legislative bodies to approve burial association condemnation - HB 429 License fee proceeds, permitted uses - SB 214 Licenses, fifth and sixth class cities - HB 344 Lien on motor vehicles, authorize for collection of solid waste bill - HB 502 Living will directive forms - availability - HB 8 will directive forms, availability - HB 8: HFA(1) lLocal government owned RV and mobile home parks, installations - HB 94: HFA(1) Local affordable housing trust fund, creation and funding of - HB 338: HCS(1) affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 affordable housing trust, establishment of - SB 43: HCS emergency management director, qualifications - SB 177 government assistance, require specific appropriation for coal tax projects - HB 487 government business licensing provisions, public decency provisions - HB 495 Government Economic Assistance Fund, investment of unspent balances - SB 216 government owned mobile and RV parks, exclude if temporary or seasonal - HB 94: HCS health department, smoking cessation, no cost for children in state custody - HB 92; HB 92: HCS occupational license tax, update Internal Revenue code reference - HB 520 review, agencies, authorities, commissions, and special districts - SR 243 LRC permanent subcommittee, metropolitan and micropolitan issues - HB 348: HFA(1) Management districts, budget approval and debt capacity - HB 23: HCA(1) Manufactured homes and mobile homes, installer certification standards apply to all installations of - HB 94: SFA(1) Medical expenses of county jails, cap on reimbursements for prisoner use - HB 84 Metropolitan and Micropolitan Issues Subcommittee, creation of - HB 348 Military active duty, local board of education certified employee, retirement contribution for - HB 79: HCS(2) active duty, local board of education employee, retirement contribution - HB 79: HCS(1) active duty, local board of education employee, retirement contribution for - HB 79: HFA(2),(3) Motor vehicles, inspection fee, increase - HB 500 Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 Nuisances - HB 69 Nuisances, order of lien - HB 69: HCS Occupational license tax, impact of amendments to conform - HB 590 Omitted property distributions, taxpayer and amount paid required - HB 428 Payment to county for election precincts, increase of - HB 519 Payments to county government, allow by check, draft, electronic fund transfer - HB 553 Peace officers, leave of absence for in-service training provided - HB 30: HCS officers, training without pay, authorization for - HB 30 Private activity bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28 allocation bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28: SCS Property tax, certificates of delinquency, permit discount sales - SB 244; HB 527 Property, remove certain restrictions from purchase of by fiscal court - HB 430 Public parking fees, POW and disabled veteran license holders exempt from - SB 42 Purchase of development rights program for all local governments - HB 558 Railroad security, enhancement of - HB 517 Real property purchases, require appraisal for all purchases greater than $60,000 - HB 430: HCS Reclassification, Sadieville, from sixth to fifth class - HB 643 Refund of taxes when no taxes due - HB 689: HCS Relocation of city in county containing city of the first class or consolidated local government - HB 178 Retirement benefits for police and firefighters, urban-counties - SB 108 Revenue bonds, review of - HB 42 for Affordable Housing Trust Fund, require report to LRC on - HB 338: HFA(2) Senate Bill, delete Section 3 - SB 28: HFA(1) Sex offenders, employment of - HB 3: HFA(3) Sexual orientation and gender identity, discrimination based on, prohibit - HB 369 Sheriffs fees, increase in for certain services - HB 537 Sheriffs, certified court security officers - HB 677 Sidewalks, authority to construct - HB 552: HCA(1) Sidewalks-construction of - HB 552 State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Subdivision road districts - HB 405 road districts, taxation - HB 405: HCS Tax increment financing - HB 63 increment financing, grant to cities of the 2nd class and urban-county governments - SB 194: HFA(4) Taxes, procedure for local government and school district to retain when no taxes were due - HB 689 Telecommunicator training, police, fire, emergency - SB 155; SB 155: SCS Termination, prohibit while recovering from work related injuries - HB 256: HCS The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 Unified local government - HB 437: HFA(1) local government, creation of - HB 437; HB 437: HCS Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, require county clerks to comply with - SB 85 Urban Violence Task Force established - SCR 105; HCR 12 Urban-county retirement and survivor benefits, application and payout - SB 108: HCS Video lottery gaming, local referendum required - HB 31 Volunteer firefighters, prohibit termination while recovering from injuries incurred in line of duty - HB 256 Water district construction and improvements, repeal certain bid procedure requirements for - SB 226 Local Mandate Abortion - HB 585: SCS Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750 informed consent requirements for - SB 125 Absentee ballot applications, distribution by facsimile - HB 464 Accidents resulting in death or serious injury, mandatory DUI testing of drivers involved - HB 67 Accidents, blocking roadway, removal of vehicle and cargo - HB 272 motor vehicle, duties - SB 44 Adjusted gaming receipts, distribution of - HB 601 Affidavit for school-based decisions, creation of - HB 45 Affordable housing trust fund, clarify language regarding delinquent tax revenues - HB 338: HCS(2) Alcoholic beverages, after 12 noon, permit sale of - HB 419 Architects, licensing fees and penalties - SB 62 licensing provisions for - SB 62: SCS ATVs, establish routes on public highways from parking facilities to ATV parks for - HB 329 Barge line companies, central assessment of watercraft - HB 562 Benefits for police and firefighters, urban county - SB 108: SCS Blood and urine tests, require of all drivers involved in school bus or fatal accidents - SB 17 Board of Emergency Medical Services - HB 155 Breast-feeding, prohibit ordinance against - SB 106 Burials and funerals, disruptions of, penalties for - SB 93; SB 93: SFA (1); HB 333: SCS, HCS Cab. for Health & Family Services, long-term care facilities, notification of inspections, penalties - HB 360 Cabinet for Health and Family Services, administrative regulations, AEDs at fitness facilities - HB 182 Casino gaming and related occupations, licensing of - HB 346 gaming net profits, distribution of - SB 7 Certification of petitions and ordinances, unified local governments - HB 437 Certified court security officers - HB 677 Cervid accident compensation fund to compensate motorists for cervid-caused damage - HB 392 Child booster seats, require and make violations a primary offense - HB 372 City police officers, career retention program - HB 70 Civil rights law, uniform application - SB 178 Cloning, human, prohibit - HB 412 Collection of, transfer of county clerk's duties - HB 456 Collective bargaining for public employees, establish process for - HB 467 bargaining, corrections personnel of an urban-county government - HB 511 bargaining, include senior dispatch communication officers of an urban-county government - HB 440 Commonwealth Office of Technology, copies of aerial imagery from entities within KY to be sent to - SB 111 Office of Technology, copies of aerial imagery from entities within KY to be sent to - SB 111 Concealed deadly weapon, subsequent offenses, penalty increase - HB 243 deadly weapons - HB 290 Contribution limitations, changes to - HB 670: HCS(1) Contributions, expenditures, and reporting, changes to - HB 670: HCS(2) Corrections personnel in urban-county governments to have collective bargaining - SB 102 County clerk and Sheriffs fees, increase in - HB 537: SCS(2) clerk fee schedule, revision of - HB 537: SCS(1) clerks, allow payments to by personal check - HB 59 jails, annual funding - HB 530: HCS Covenant marriage, create the option of entering into - HB 242 Creation of protected status, prohibition of - HB 226 Criminal background checks, youth athletics, requirement for - HB 653 homicide interrogation, recording of - HB 747; HB 747: HCS Custody, failure to return to - HB 416 Deadly weapon, taser included as - HB 212 Deaths, presence of illegal drugs, reports by Medical Examiners Office - HB 67: HCS Delayed election, payment for - HB 135 Department of Revenue, policies and circulars - SB 98: HFA(1) Driving on expired license or registration, exemption for returning military personnel - HB 140 under the influence, testing - SB 86 Drugs and poisons, coroners to report deaths from - HB 6 Electioneering exceptions, allow board to promulgate regulations - HB 301: SCS Electrical inspections, local government powers regarding - HB 28: SCS Electricians, inspection of work performed by - HB 28 Emergency medical service personnel, attachment to the KCTCS - HB 155: SCS medical services, medical protocols - HB 155: HCS Exclude mobile home and recreational vehicle parks owned by local gov. from KRS 219.310 to 219.410 - HB 94 Expungement of records, Class D felony and misdemeanor - SB 183; HB 93; HB 93: HCS False statement to peace officer - SB 116 Field sobriety tests, require of all drivers in a motor vehicle accident involving a fatality - HB 44: HCS sobriety tests, require of all drivers in an accident involving a school bus - HB 44 Fire department merit boards, consolidated local government - HB 666 Firefighter personnel - SB 102: SCS Fitness facilities and sports sites, require an automatic external defibrillator on the premises - HB 182: HCS Funding, KLEPF fund salary supplements - SB 118 Funds for medical expenditures for prisoners in local jails - HB 274 General Assembly license plates, allow retired members to obtain - HB 667 Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 Grandfathered peace officer, certification of - HB 343 Hardship driver's license, permit for general traffic offenses - HB 22 Historic or prehistoric remains on property, procedure for disposition of - HB 627 Human remains and burial objects, archaeological sites, require access permit for - HB 628 trafficking - SB 11 Hunger relief program, voluntary fee on motor vehicle registration - SB 148: SCS Hunting wildlife with computer-assisted remote devices, prohibit, establish penalty - HB 289 HVAC permit process, local government may act in - HB 139: HCS permit process, local governments may act in - HB 139 Identity theft - HB 4: HCS theft protection - HB 4 theft, civil relief for victim of - SB 11: HCS Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115; SB 11: HFA (4),(5); HB 115: HCS Increment financing, economic development - SB 246 Inmates and prisoners, prohibition on sexual conduct with - HB 407 Inmates, transportation of - HB 351: HCS Inspectors, fixed guideway systems and moving walkways, inspection required - SB 225 Insurance premium taxes and fees - HB 296: HCS Jailers, establish certifications for and change duties and compensation for certain jailers - HB 748 evacuation and relocation protocol - HB 258: SCS Jails, emergency evacuation and relocation procedures - HB 258 use of canteen accounts and reserves - HB 530 Juvenile Justice, records, access, facilities - HB 351 Juvenile, court record access - HB 3: SCS Kentucky Early Intervention System Interagency Coordinating Council, add members to - HB 117: SCS(1) Labor organization, mandatory membership or financial support prohibited, penalty - HB 38 violations, fines and penalties for - HB 89 Law enforcement - SB 93: SCS; HB 290: HCS Leave, family military - HB 357 Legal publications, requirements for certain documents - HB 171 License plates for disabled veterans - HB 696 Limited health services benefit plan, subject to certain requirements regarding optometrists - HB 131: SCS Living will directive forms - preparation and distribution - HB 8 Local affordable housing trust fund, creation of funding and functions - HB 338 emergency management assistance compact - SB 238 government, employees, duty to defend, limitation of - HB 650 insurance premiums tax, clarify powers of local governments - HB 296 jails, establish per diem rate - HB 274: HCS option elections, alcoholic beverage sales at qualified historic sites - HB 497; HB 497: SCS Mandatory seat belt law, primary enforcement - HB 86 Massage therapy regulation, amend provisions for - SB 91 Medical and education consent affidavit; combination of the execution of - HB 45: HCS Methamphetamine-contaminated property, cleanup program - HB 591: HCS Military burials and funerals, disruptions of, penalties for - HB 333 Minimum wage revision - HB 378 Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Motor vehicle usage, foster parent exemption - HB 444 Murder, registration of offenders - HB 199: HCS Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 Negligent homicide, creation of offense - HB 613 No contact order, sex offense felony - HB 101 Notary publics, regulation of - SB 179; HB 564 Nuclear transplantation - HB 370 Personal information, privacy - HB 175; HB 175: HCS Physician assistants, licensing requirements established - SB 78 Police and Firefighters' Retirement and Benefit Fund - SB 114 and firefighters' retirement and benefit fund, urban-county governments - HB 486 Proceedings, records, juvenile code - HB 436 Property tax rate posting requirements - HB 307 tax, certificates of delinquency, permit discount sales - SB 244 Public employee health insurance program, requirements for unescorted retirees - HB 648 financing for judicial races, establishment of - HB 682: HCS morals offenses, establish crime of public indecency - HB 305 parking fees, POW and disabled veteran license holders exempt from - SB 42 Purple Heart license plates, exempt holders from all fees - HB 179 Reemployment, elected officials - HB 153 Registrar, marriage license, use of Social Security numbers - HB 111 Registration fee, voluntary donation for hunger relief - SB 148; HB 148 Retirement benefits for police and firefighters, urban-counties - SB 108 Retirement, judges and justices - HB 153: HFA(1) Sanitation districts, storm water and sanitary runoff, authority to control for - HB 661 School or day care center, sex offender prohibited - HB 50 Sex abuse, penalty increase for - HB 157 offender, public notification - HB 173 offenders, criminal activity, registration, residency, and requirements - HB 3; HB 3: HCS offense, verdict of guilty, effect of - HB 101: HCS offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Sex-based wage discrimination, prohibited on comparable jobs - HB 399 Sexual abuse, penalty increase for - HB 11 orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 orientation and gender identity, discrimination based on, prohibit - HB 369 Slow-moving vehicles, lightning requirements for - HB 278 Social worker, threatening of - HB 73 Solid waste collectors, hazardous duty - HB 614 Special license plates, permit exchange without obtaining regular registration - HB 285 State parks, alcoholic beverage sales, local option election authorized - HB 697 Stem cell research, adult, tax incentives - HB 347 Straight party ticket voting, elimination of - HB 657 Tax increment financing - HB 63; HB 63: HCS Taxation, expand exemption for property tax and sales tax - HB 488 Telecommunicator training, police, fire, emergency - SB 155; SB 155: SCS Telephone records, unauthorized use, crime, civil action, creation of - HB 543 Training, funding for - SB 142 Transportation, seat belt use signage - SB 171: HCS Unauthorized use of name or photograph, media exception - HB 47 Unified local government, creation of - HB 437: HCS Uniform application, civil rights law - HB 215 Urban-county retirement and survivor benefits, application and payout - SB 108: HCS Video lottery gaming, authorization at racetracks - HB 31 Voter registration, compensation based on number or type registered, prohibit - HB 301 Watercraft, commercial, tax assessment of - HB 562: HCS Work injury, heart or respiratory disease in firefighters, create rebuttable presumption for - HB 420 Lottery Advertisement restrictions, deletion of - HB 222 Assignments, division limited to division among three different persons or entities - HB 472: HFA(1),(2) notarized spousal consent for - HB 472: HFA(1),(2) payments subject to delinquent child support - HB 472: HFA(1) payments subject to delinquent child support, debts owed a state agency & garnishments - HB 472: HFA(2) Casino Gaming Advisory Committee, creation of - HB 601 gaming, require establishment of - HB 600; HB 600: HFA (2) Compulsive gamblers, treatment and education programs established for - HB 600: HFA(4),(5) Corporation Board, reappointment of James Delbert Morgan - SR 145 Gross revenues, compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund, partial funding for - HB 174 revenues, portion to compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund - SB 41 Installment payments, exemptions from assignments - HB 472: HCS Kentucky Gaming & Lottery Corporation, rename Kentucky Lottery Corporation as - HB 601 Lottery sales, Sunday sales banned - HB 222: HFA(1) ticket sales, prohibitions established - HB 222: HFA(2) Proceeds, lottery prize, assignment of, when allowed - HB 472 Video lottery gaming, omnibus bill - HB 31 Malt Beverages Alcoholic beverage license, ownership interests, transfer of - HB 196 Conviction of unlawful alcohol-related transaction with a minor, driver's license revoked for - HB 736: HCS Distilled spirits retail drink license, nonprofit organization, eligibility for - HB 736 Driver's license revocation, alcohol convictions of minors - HB 90: SFA(1) Malt beverage sales, novelty items included, conditions governing - SB 229: HFA(1) Qualified historic sites, sales at - SB 229: HFA(3) Sales at qualified historic sites - SB 229: HCS; HB 497: SCS, SFA (1),(2) at qualified historical sites - HB 497 with novelty items - SB 229: HCS Transitional license, provisions for - SB 97 Medicaid Abortion, coverage of - HB 575 Appeals and hearings, speciality physician review required - HB 91: HCS and hearings, specialty physician review required - HB 91 Applicant, employer information submitted to department by - HB 230 Dentures, designate funds for - HB 377 Elevated blood lead levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117: HCS Fraud in application - HB 720 Fraud, civil and administrative proceedings for - HB 735 Funding, employers, relationship of health benefits provided by - HB 98, 493 Genetic and metabolic diseases, coverage of prescribed foods - SB 18 I-SaveRx Internet program, cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Kentucky health information technology coordinator, establish the position of - SB 249 Lead, elevated blood levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117 Long-term care, nurse staffing requirements, establishment of - HB 362 Medicaid and Medicare Part D prescriptions, establish electronic data collection system for - HB 729 Office of Health Policy, creation of, confirmation of Executive Order 2005-779 - SB 61 Pay-for-performance demonstrations, application for - SJR 176 Payment amount, trauma care - HB 724 Resource center for aging caregivers, creation of - SB 174: HCS Resource, counseling, and referral center, creation of - SB 234 Tobacco dependence treatment coverage, delete differential copayments for nonsmokers - HB 62: HCS dependence treatment, coverage of - HB 62; HB 62: HFA (1) dependence, expand Medicaid coverage to include telephone counseling for - HB 62: HCS Wellness program for public employees, task force to study feasibility of - HCR 195 Memorials Adams, Lieutenant Colonel Harlen Granville, memorializing - HR 121 Richard "Dick," memorializing - SR 319; HR 305 Allen, Eunice Mae, memorializing - SR 266 Allers, Staff Sergeant William A., memorializing - SR 30; HR 69 Ames, Specialist Jason E., memorializing - SR 26; HR 57 Arnold, Charlene Tidwell, memorializing - SR 6 Atteberry, James Samuel, memorializing - HR 268 Austin, Philip B., memorializing - SR 53; HR 52 Baker, Edgar Wilson, memorializing - HR 125 James, memorializing - HR 205 Ballard, Mary Orline Simpson, memorializing - SR 36 Barton, Lon Carter, memorializing - HR 306 Beattie, Horace Smart "Bud," memorial for - HR 269 Bennett, Daniel James, memorializing - SR 37 Joy Post, memorializing - SR 182 Berry, Dr. Robert Kerns, memorializing - HR 178 Bert T. Combs Memorial Bridge, designate Cliff Bridge in Floyd County - SJR 203 Bingham, George Barry, Jr., memorializing - SR 324; HR 307 Bishop, Sergeant First Class Jason L., memorializing - SR 118; HR 75 Blythe, E. Bruce, Jr., memorializing - HR 59 Boggs, John Rice, memorializing - HR 112 Bowles, Leland Earl, memorializing - HR 292 Braden, Ann, memorializing - SR 249; HR 245 Bradley, Reneva Sparkman, memorializing - HR 128 Brann, Barry Jennings, memorializing - SR 218 Buchanon, R.O., Jr., memorializing - HR 17 Carpenter, Maurice P., memorializing - SR 153 Casebier, Frieda Jarrett - SR 82 Frieda Jarrett, memorializing - HR 84 Caudill, Clivan, memorializing - SR 193 Chapman, Roy, memorializing - SR 221 Coleman, Frank Schrimpf, memorializing - HR 97 Collins, Grace "CeCe" Cecelia, memorializing - SR 191 Comley, Lance Corporal Chase J., memorializing - HR 76 Lance Corporal Chase J., resolution memorializing - HR 16 Lance Corporal Chase, J., resolution memorializing - SR 5 Cooney, Joseph P., memorializing - HR 213 Coop, Edwin "Eddie" Paul, memorializing - HR 157 Cornett, Sergeant First Class Lance S., memorializing - HR 273 Cpl. Joshua Harris Memorial Bridge, designate in Letcher County - HJR 90 Crouse, Sarah Winfrey Butts, memorializing - SR 23 Cyrus, Ronald R., memorializing - SR 240; HR 234 Dale Earnhardt Day, recognize April 29th as - SR 316; HR 299 Dangelo, Marjorie Linton Haley, memorializing - SR 241 Davis, Brad, adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor of - HR 258 Mary Margaret "Mimi" Mitchell, memorializing - SR 14 Willa H., memorializing - HR 295 Deckard, Sergeant Matthew L., memorializing - SR 28; HR 78 Deibel, Ruth Elizabeth, memorializing - SR 71 Derringer, Leota Atha, memorializing - SR 328 Deskins, Bryan, memorializing - SR 61 Dietrick, Margie B. Cravens, memorializing - HR 271 Douglas, Louenia Lasure, memorializing - SR 93 Downing, Private First Class Stephen Paul II, memorializing - HR 281 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Highway, designate I-65 in Jefferson County as - SJR 126 Dudley, Jesse "Reg" Reginald, memorializing - SR 295; HR 275 Duncan, Dr. John R., memorializing - SR 63; HR 51 Edmonds, Theodore, memorializing - SR 166; HR 138 Elswick, Kendra Shay, memorialize - HR 212 Kendra Shay, memorializing - SR 164 Feese, Marvin "Moogie" Reed, memorializing - SR 161 Fisher, John C. "Jack," memorializing - SR 12 FIVCO Area Drug Enforcement Task Force, request funds for - HR 301 Fogle, Mary Juanita Montgomery, honoring - SR 110 Forest Stanley Thruway, designate in Pike County - SJR 159 Frederick, Timothy Bruce, memorializing - SR 20 French, Alpha Marie Hammonds, memorializing - SR 219 George Denis, memorializing - SR 21 Friedan, Betty, memorializing - HR 158 Gates, Kendra Karcher, memorializing - SR 10 Gibson, Nell B., adjourn the House in memory and honor of - HR 249 Gilbert, Daisy M., memorializing - SR 213 Golden, Roger, memorializing - SR 69 Goodson, Sydney Elizabeth, memorializing - SR 79 Gray, Leonard W., Sr., memorializing - SR 132; HR 201 Greer, Guy, memorializing - SR 156 Grignon, Office Peter A., memorializing - SR 87 Gullett, Dr. Charles Eugene, memorializing - HR 240 Roger, memorializing - SR 301 Hager, Belva, memorializing - SR 19 Hall, Juanita Tevis, memorializing - HR 184 Rosetta, memorializing - SR 223 Hamilton, Amy Jane Camp, memorializing - SR 275; HR 263 Lezzie Beth Johnson, memorializing - SR 314 Orville Lee, memorializing - HR 81 Zelda, memorializing - SR 187; HR 172 Hancock, Waddell Walker, memorializing - SR 11 Hannah, James L., memorializing - SR 74 Hart, Kenneth "Ken" Woodrow, memorializing - SR 195; HR 192 Hatfield, Guy III, memorializing - SR 331 Hayes, Specialist Michael R., memorializing - SR 27; HR 70 Hazlette, Thomas, Jr., memorializing - HR 200 Higdon, Thomas W., memorializing - SR 103 Hogan, Father William Edward, memorializing - HR 33 Holland, Richard Ray, memorializing - HR 135 Holt, William Ray, memorializing - SR 220 Hudson, Ronald, memorializing - SR 308 Humpert, Margaret Leslie, memorializing - SR 282 Hunt, Hester, memorializing - SR 293 Hyden, Jack, memorializing - SR 297 Isenhour, Richard Bernard, memorializing - HR 280 Ising, N. Patrick, memorializing - SR 123 John Wess Sanders Memorial Bridge, designate - SJR 163 Johnson, Jr., Arthur Lloyd, memorializing - HR 231 Judith Paige, memorializing - SR 54 Talt, memorializing - SR 214 Jones, Sharon Lynn, memorializing - SR 333 Kaplan, Harriet S., memorializing - SR 325 Karambellas, Katherine T., memorializing - HR 244 Kelley, Harold E., memorializing - SR 96; HR 86 Kentucky history, in and around Capitol, consideration and placement of - HB 36 King, Coretta Scott, memorializing - SR 154; HR 136 Jr. Day, Martin Luther recognize observance of - SR 88 Kordenbrock, Afton, memorialize - HR 55 Kriegel, Lelia Katherine Hutchison, adjourn House of Representatives in loving memory & honor of - HR 242 Latta, Clifford B., memorializing - HR 164 Clifford, B., memorializing - SR 188 Lewallen, Earl Hubert, memorializing - SR 210 Lewis, Robert, memorializing - SR 208 Linton, Randolph "Stormey" C., memorializing - HR 58 Livingood, Edith Catherine "Kay," memorializing - SR 178 Louisville Arena, alternative site studies and selection authority - HB 380: HFA(4) Mack, Louie, memorializing - SR 206; HR 186 Manby, Patricia, memorializing - SR 70 Marshall, Dr. Robert David Bridge, designated in Allen, Kentucky - HJR 45 Marsillett, Paul T., memorializing - SR 265 Martin, Naomi Howard, memorializing - SR 332 Massey, Leota Cooper, memorializing - HR 111 McNeal, Joseph William, memorializing - SR 100 Mefford, Alva A., memorializing - HR 65 Melton, James Preston, Jr., memorializing - SR 248 Messer, private First Class Scott A., memorializing - HR 277 Private First Class Scott A., memorializing - SR 186 Moford, Herbert, memorializing - HR 62 Montgomery, Sergeant Ryan J., memorializing - SR 65; HR 71 Morgan, Lindsey F., memorializing - HR 183 Morton, Sergeant First Class John D., memorializing - SR 113; HR 66 Naming of various roads and bridges, designate - HJR 168 Nash, Robert McLean, memorializing - SR 76 Nickell, Altha Kash, memorializing - HR 79 O'Connell, Sam Harold, adjourn the Senate in honor of - SR 244 O'Daniel, Lucy Marie, memorializing - SR 239 William S., memorializing - HR 140 O'Donnell, Satenik N., memorializing - SR 298 Ogden, Frederic D., memorializing - SR 196 Parks, Gordon, memorializing - SR 263; HR 252 Rosa, adjourning the Senate in honor and memory of - SR 90 Rosa, memorializing - SR 59 Pasley, Florence Jeannette Abbott, memorializing - SR 284 Florence Jeannette Abbott, memorializing - HR 100 Lindbergh, memorializing - SR 285; HR 99 Paxton, James Frederick "Fred," memorializing - SR 327 Peach, Elois, memorializing - HR 239 Peden, Katherine "Katie" Graham, memorializing - SR 77; HR 63 Pelfrey, William H. "Pat," memorializing - HR 82 Pennington, Edwin, coal miner, memorializing - SR 157 Phelps, Sergeant Christopher W., memorializing - SR 35; HR 72 Pickett, "Wicked" Wilson, adjourn in honor of soul singing legend - SR 121 Pickle, Numia L. Bradley, memorializing - SR 25; HR 254 Pitcock, James Samuel, memorializing - HR 304 Platkus, Darell Randell, memorializing - SR 246 Pons, Sr., Joseph P., memorializing - SR 7 Potts, Lawrence Leroy, memorializing - SR 66 Prewitt, William G. "Bill", Sr., memorializing - SR 68 Price, Charles J., memorializing - HR 203 Helen Pulliam, memorializing - SR 300; HR 274 Private First Class James W., memorializing - SR 29; HR 77 Ralph Owens Memorial Bridge, designate on KY Route 80 at the entrance to Langley - SJR 201 Reece, A. Douglas, memorializing - HR 53 Reed, Russell "Rusty" Allen, memorializing - SR 255 Reynoso, Ana Paula, memorializing - SR 124 Richards, John, memorializing - SR 99 Roberts, Gene T., memorializing - SR 67 Robertson, A.H. "Bubba," memorializing - SR 16 Norris Glenn "Pup," memorializing - HR 18 Robinette, Rudy Gene, memorializing - SR 172 Robinson, Barbara Melvin, adjourn the House of Representatives in loving memory and honor or - HR 266 Hugh C. "Robbie," memorializing - SR 83 Roe v. Wade, memorializing - SR 107; HR 102 Ronald Reagan Day, February 6, 2006, recognition of - SR 152 Rubin, Sam, memorializing - SR 281 Rucker, Carlos Wilson, memorializing - HR 291 Rush, Reverend Denvis, memorializing - SR 330 Sago Mine explosion, honoring victims of - SR 38 Saltsman, Thomas "Red," memorializing - SR 15 Saunders, Mary Edith - HR 108 Mary Edith, memorializing - SR 97 Schornak, Staff Sergeant Christopher J., memorializing - SR 337 Scorsone, Dr. Maria Tuzzo, memorializing - SR 57 Scott, George Lee, memorializing - SR 81 Shearer, William Bryant, memorializing - HR 293 Sherrill, Sergeant James A., memorializing - HR 68 Sergeant James A., resolution memorializing - SR 31 Shively, Leslie C., memorializing - SR 75 Short, Judge Robert M., memorializing - SR 13 Shumate, Wayne, memorializing - SR 217 Slone, Vernon Chad "Hawk," memorializing - SR 80 Smith Dr. James Milton, memorializing - SR 227 Smith, Hildreth Workman, memorializing - HR 144 Phyllis Jean Corbin, memorializing - HR 237 Roxie, memorializing - SR 167; HR 151 Sylvan "Smitty," memorializing - SR 106; HR 61 Snell, Roy Kimberly, memorializing - SR 72 Spille, Sergeant Kevin D., memorializing - SR 304 Spoonamore, George Overstreet, III, memorializing - SR 222 Stewart, William G. "Bill," Jr., memorializing - HR 206 Stivers, Bertram Robert H., memorializing - SR 58 Stoess, Milton Carl, memorializing - SR 168 Stringer, Kelda, memorializing - HR 180 Stumbo, Vida Collins, memorializing - SR 212 Sturgeon, Edward Allen, memorializing - SR 307 Sutton, Charlie, memorializing - SR 17; HR 56 Swift, Dixie Lee Pruitt, adjourn the Senate in loving memory and honor of - SR 276 Tackett, Melva Stumbo, memorializing - SR 313 Sergeant Joseph M., memorializing - SR 32; HR 67 Taylor, Livingston Vernon, memorializing - SR 299; HR 284 Thornsbury, Ralph "Hack," memorializing - SR 215 Toth, Specialist Eric L., memorializing - HR 74 Specialist Eric L., resolution memorializing - SR 64 Trembula, Daniel Allen, memorializing - SR 22 Tucker, Ryan Steven, memorializing - HR 154 Turner, Norman Stanley, memorializing - SR 78 Sr., Andrew G., memorializing - SR 192 Tyler, John H., memorializing - HR 133 Umphrey, Robert D., memorializing - SR 60 Underwood, Jerry Wayne, memorializing - SR 261 Ussery, Brigadier General Elmus S., memorializing - HR 182 Varner, Harry David - SR 62 Harry David, memorializing - SR 120 Veterans Memorial Highway, designate KY 11 as - HJR 104 Villines, Lucy Rhoads, memorializing - SR 56 Waite, Polly Jane Davidson, memorializing - HR 279 Warren, Phyllis Payton, memorializing - SR 224; HR 210 Webb, Nellie Boling, memorializing - SR 288 Weidner, George, memorializing - HR 218 Wells, Charles C., memorializing - HR 91 Daphne, memorializing - SR 303 William Blackburn Memorial Bridge, designate in Pike County - HJR 87 Williams, Lewis P., memorializing - SR 155; HR 143 Specialist Ronnie D., memorializing - SR 4; HR 73 Willig, Donald Lee, memorializing - HR 60 Wilson, Howard Lee "Bud," memorializing - HR 113 Wimberg, Sergeant David N., memorializing - SR 33; HR 80 Winchell, Linda Clark, memorializing - SR 277 Yates, Cornelius, memorializing - SR 114 Men Abuse reporting, attorney exemption - HB 652 Appointments to boards and commissions, Governor permitted to achieve gender equity with - HB 2 Breach of promise to marry, abolish tort of - HB 292 of promise to marry, tort of - SB 192 Examination, regional community mental health professional, delete provision for - SB 221 Health insurance, prostate screening - SB 196 Joseph Project, honoring - SR 335 Marriage license, use of Social Security numbers - HB 111 Name, allow men to change operator's license upon marriage - HB 417 Sexual Assault Awareness Month, recognizing March as - HR 163 Sterilization, nontherapeutic, informed consent - HB 585: HFA(1) Mental Disability Artificially provided nutrition and hydration, withholding, circumstances - SB 95; HB 389 Community Alternatives Kentucky-Bowling Green, honor work of - SR 336 Involuntary hospitalization, examinations - SB 174; SB 174: SCS, SFA (1) Kentucky Early Intervention System Interagency Coordinating Council, add members to - HB 117: SCS(1) State Use Commission, creation of - HB 13 Nonprofit agencies and work centers, government purchase from - HB 13 Off-road Motorcycle and ATV Commission, add members - SB 32; HB 309 Qualified mental health professional, fee-based pastoral counselors added to definition of - HB 732 Resource center for aging caregivers, creation of - SB 174: HCS Resource, counseling, and referral center, creation of - SB 234 Supported living program, state council for, eligibility, change in program standards - SB 146 Mental Health Advance directives, Kentucky e-Health Network, electronic registries of - SB 19 directives, Ky e-Health Network, registries of location and existence of - SB 19: SCS Advanced registered nurse practitioners, prescriptive authority, conditions for - SB 65: SCS Community Alternatives Kentucky-Bowling Green, honor work of - SR 336 Compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund, creation of - SB 41; HB 174 Examination, regional community mental health professional, delete provision for - SB 221 Hospitalization, mental illness, consent at age 16, delete provision for - SB 222 I-SaveRx Internet program, cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 Office of Health Policy, creation of, confirmation of Executive Order 2005-779 - SB 61 Qualified mental health professional, fee-based pastoral counselors added to definition of - HB 732 Sex offender, civil commitment - HB 172 Supported living program, state council for, eligibility, change in program standards - SB 146 The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 Military Affairs and Civil Defense Active duty personnel, supplemental pay - HB 100 Allers, Staff Sergeant William A., memorializing - SR 30; HR 69 Ames, Specialist Jason E., memorializing - SR 26; HR 57 Bishop, Sergeant First Class Jason L., memorializing - SR 118; HR 75 Burials and funerals, disruptions of, penalties for - SB 93; SB 93: SFA (1), HCS; HB 333: SCS Certified school personnel on active military duty, permit continuing salary for - HB 79 Children who serve in the military, extension of time for coverage under parent's health insurance - HB 209 Coast Guard, honor response to hurricanes Katrina and Rita - HR 177 Comley, Lance Corporal Chase J., memorializing - HR 76 Lance Corporal Chase J., resolution memorializing - HR 16 Lance Corporal Chase, J., resolution memorializing - SR 5 Concealed deadly weapon, license to carry, exception to training requirement - HB 204 Cornett, Sergeant First Class Lance S., memorializing - HR 273 Deckard, Sergeant Matthew L., memorializing - SR 28; HR 78 Department of Military Affairs, absence or inability of Adjutant General - HB 660 of Military Affairs, responsibilities of adjutant general - SB 133; SB 133: HFA (1) of Military Affairs, supplemental funding for qualified firefighters employed by - HB 273 Diplomas, high school, awarding of to veterans - HB 218 Disaster response planning, urge review - HR 19 Downing, Private First Class Stephen Paul II, memorializing - HR 281 Driving on expired license or registration, exemption for returning military personnel - HB 140 Employees of political subdivisions, National Guard duty, compensation and benefits - SB 254 Firefighter employees and members, supplemental funding for - HB 273: SCS Funerals and memorial services, disruption of, urge Congressional action - HCR 142: HCS memorial services, disruption of, urge Congressional action - HCR 142 Hayes, Specialist Michael R., memorializing - SR 27; HR 70 Health insurance coverage under family plan - HB 209: HCA(1) insurance, coverage extended for up to two years - HB 209: HCA(2) insurance, public employees, TRICARE option - SB 30 Helmets to Hardhats Program, encourage commitment - HR 122 Hester, Sergeant Leigh Ann, honoring - SR 84 Higher education tuition and other fees, exemption from payment of - HB 167; HB 167: HFA (1) Homeland Security, notification of local governments regarding available grants - SB 59: HFA(2) Kentucky National Guard, honor response to Hurricane Katrina - SR 305 National Guard, officers, duration of commission - HB 659 Killed in action, income tax exemption - HB 286: HCS Killed-in-action, military pay and death benefits excluded from tax - HB 286 Leave, annual military, increase - SB 133; SB 133: HFA (1) family military - HB 357 Marriage licenses, issuance of - HB 549 Messer, private First Class Scott A., memorializing - HR 277 Private First Class Scott A., memorializing - SR 186 Mike, Specialist Jason L., honoring - SR 86 Military active duty, academic credit for - HB 80 active duty, local board of education certified employee, retirement contribution for - HB 79: HCS(2) active duty, local board of education employee, retirement contribution - HB 79: HCS(1), HFA (1) active duty, local board of education employee, retirement contribution for - HB 79: HFA(2),(3) burials and funerals, disruptions of, penalties for - HB 333; HB 333: HFA (1) families, assistance for - SB 2; SB 2: SCS, HCS pay, exempt from income tax - HB 286: SFA(1) pay, exempt from income tax if stationed in Kentucky - HB 580 special license plates, eliminate extra fee - SB 124 special license plates, prohibit certain logos on - SB 124 spouses' occupational and professional credentials, issuance of - SB 74 spouses, benefits for - HB 147; HB 147: HCS Miller, Technical Sergeant Keary J., honoring - SR 108 Montgomery, Sergeant Ryan J., memorializing - SR 65; HR 71 Morton, Sergeant First Class John D., memorializing - SR 113; HR 66 Motor vehicle premiums, reduction for military - SB 133 Multiyear contracts allowed - SB 84: HCA(1) National Guard and Reserve, federal active duty, death benefits - SB 14; HB 27, 96 Guard, discount at Kentucky state parks - HB 141: HCS identification card, urge Congress to repeal - HCR 208 Nein, Staff Sergeant Timothy F., honoring - SR 85 Office of Homeland Security, creation of - SB 59 of Homeland Security, various conforming amendments - SB 59: HCS, HFA (1) O'Malley, Specialist Brandon Scott, honoring - HR 319 Phelps, Sergeant Christopher W., memorializing - SR 35; HR 72 Price, Private First Class James W., memorializing - SR 29; HR 77 Public employee health insurance program, provide insurance through - SB 161 Purple heart license plate, surviving spouse eligible to receive - HB 373 Railroad security, enhancement of - HB 517 Rogers, Congressman Hal, honor and support efforts to secure federal laboratory - SR 274 School employees, military service, benefits - HB 330 Schornak, Staff Sergeant Christopher J., memorializing - SR 337 Sherrill, Sergeant James A., memorializing - HR 68 Sergeant James A., resolution memorializing - SR 31 Special Subcommittee on Emergency Management/Homeland Security, creation of and study by - HR 19: HCS State Parks, discounts for members of the military - HB 141 parks, military discounts - HB 141: HFA(1) Tackett, Sergeant Joseph M., memorializing - SR 32; HR 67 Tax exemption, active military duty - SB 112 exemption, disabled veterans and POWs - HB 180 Toth, Specialist Eric L., memorializing - HR 74 Specialist Eric L., resolution memorializing - SR 64 Tuition fees, spouses and dependents of veterans, reimbursement for - HB 20: HCS U.S. Military Forces, discount for members at Kentucky state parks - HB 141: HCS United States Armed Forces, Kentucky member of, death benefits - HB 27: HCS Vehicle registration for military personnel deployed outside the U.S., provisions for - SB 2: SFA(1) registration for overseas military, remove requirement of storage on base - HB 140: HFA(1) Veterans' Affairs Department, disabled veterans, minors, representation of - HB 454 benefits claims, assistance with - HB 310 benefits, administration of - SB 67 Veterans Day programs, require all public schools to hold - SB 47 Day, high school observance of - HB 313 Veterans' health care funding, mandatory federal - HR 320 nursing home - HJR 211 personal loan program, creation of - HB 314; HB 314: SFA (1),(2), HCS state hiring preference, establishment of - HB 24; HB 24: SCS (1), SFA (1),(2) Veterans, preference in hiring - HB 24: SCS(2) reestablishment of Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs - HCR 250 state employment hiring preference - HB 260 Williams, Specialist Ronnie D., memorializing - HR 73 Wimberg, Sergeant David N., memorializing - SR 33; HR 80 Minerals and Mining Accidents in coal mines, reporting incident of - HB 572: HFA(4) in coal mines, reporting of - HB 572: SCA(1) in coal mines, requirements for making reports of - HB 572: HFA(3) Assault, persons protected by third degree assault - SB 245: HFA(3) Blasting operations, serious physical injury, definition of - SB 138: SCA(1) Blasting, license requirements for - SB 137 Certified miners, drug testing, requirements for - SB 201 Coal miner safety, drug and alcohol testing, requirements for - HB 404 miners, proclaim May 1 of each year as coal miners recognition day - HJR 101 mining, surface operations, permit requirements, make changes to - SB 136 Coal, reclamation, easement of necessity to conduct reclamation operations, create - SB 219 Conveyor belt examinations, certified belt examiner, requirements for - HB 458: HCS belt inspection, to be done by certified and trained person - HB 458 Drug and alcohol retesting, miner certifications, requirements for - HB 572: HCS and alcohol testing of miners, requirements for - HB 572 and alcohol testing of miners, requirements of - HB 572: HFA(1),(2) Easement of necessity, reclamation, requirements for - SB 219: SCS Emergency Action Plans for impoundments, promulgate administrative regulations for - HJR 193 action plans, coal mine waste impoundments, requirements for - SJR 230 Mine Equipment Task Force, establishment of - HB 693: HCS rescue chambers, matching grants programs, creation of - HB 693 Safety Review Commission, appointment of Denise Moore Davidson - HCR 30 Safety Review Commission, confirmation, William David Donan to - HCR 41 safety, requirements for - HB 503; SB 200: SCS, HCS water discharge by CONSOL, Energy, protect Kentucky waters from effects of - SR 326 Pennington, Edwin, coal miner, memorializing - SR 157 Rescue chambers in mines, authorize use of - HB 567 Robinson Forest, University of Kentucky required to mine in - HB 726 Safe working conditions in coal mines, equipment and procedures for - HB 503: HFA(1) working conditions in coal mines, equipment and requirements for - HB 607 Sago Mine explosion, honoring victims of - SR 38 Mine Explosion, honoring victims of - HR 29 Strip mining, exemption for sand or gravel operations - HB 239 Violations, penalties for - SB 138 Motor Carriers Blood and urine tests, require of all drivers involved in school bus or fatal accidents - SB 17 CDL schools, urge FMCSA not to restrict out-of-state students - HR 105 testing, omnibus revisions - HB 707: HFA(1) Coal shippers and receivers, weight reporting to vehicle enforcement - HB 560 Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 driver's licenses, fees for issuance - HB 105 Defective rear guard included in out-of-service criteria, penalty - SB 140 Limousine, definition of - SB 81 Maximum speed limits, increase on 4 lane state roads - HB 95 National Truck Network, designate segment of US 431 as part of - HB 645: SCS Truck Network, designate specific routes as part of - HB 645: HFA(1) Truck Network, designate US 431 as part of - HB 645 Omnibus traffic code revision, eliminate truck weight limit changes - HB 710: HCS Registration fee, $11.50 for 10,000 weight class - HB 535 Registration, identify situs for registration purposes - HB 698; HB 698: HFA (1) Sales & use tax exempt, repair & replacement parts for vehicles with proportional regis., 8/1/06 - HB 433 School bus, prohibit use of wireless device while operating - HB 714 Sex offenders, labeling of driver's license - HB 366 Traffic regulations, omnibus revisions - HB 710 Trailers being transported by FEMA, exempt from registration - SB 122 Trailers, lights to be equipped on - HB 499 US 150, designate as part of the National Truck Network - HB 645: SFA(1) Motor Vehicles Accidents blocking roadway, removal of vehicle and cargo - SB 44 resulting in death or serious injury, mandatory DUI testing of drivers involved - HB 67 Accidents, blocking roadway, removal of vehicle and cargo - HB 272 Animal-drawn vehicles, driver's manual for operators of - HCR 129 ATV helmet law, suspension based on unserved felony warrants - HB 117: SFA(2) ATVs, establish routes on public highways from parking facilities to ATV parks for - HB 329 Auto Tours, direct study to identify ways to promote - HJR 7: HCS Automobile recyclers, activities allowed by and duties of - HB 85 Bicycling and pedestrian activities, study directed - SCR 98 Blood and urine tests, require of all drivers involved in school bus or fatal accidents - SB 17 Booster seat, use requirements - SB 171: HCS CDL tests, establish fees and procedures for retesting - HB 707 Center left turn lanes, clarify allowed uses of - HB 710: HFA(1),(2) Certificates for driving, establish procedures for application and issuance - SB 248 Cervids, motorists to be compensated for damage caused by - HB 392 Child booster seats, require and make violations a primary offense - HB 372; SB 188: HCS, HFA (1),(2) Children left in vehicles, urge auto makers to install warning systems - HR 27 Conviction of unlawful alcohol-related transaction with a minor, driver's license revoked for - HB 736: HCS Create the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail System - HB 233: HCS Damage stamp fund, to compensate motorists for damage - HB 392 Dealers, deadly weapons, issuance of - HB 236: HFA(1) Drivers' licenses, educational requirements - HB 51 Driving on expired license or registration, exemption for returning military personnel - HB 140 under the influence, substances other than alcohol - SB 160 under the influence, testing - SB 86 Emergency management license plate - SB 170 General Assembly license plates, allow retired members to obtain - HB 667 Government employees, personal auto insurance - SB 144 Graduated driver licensing passenger restrictions, exemptions for driver's education - HB 90: SFA(3) driver's license, clarify passenger restrictions - HB 90: HFA(4),(5),(6) driver's license, clarify violations which extend levels - HB 90: HFA(3) Hardship driver license, permit for general traffic offenses - SB 26 driver's license, permit for general traffic offenses - HB 22 Highway work zone, speeding in, remove affirmative defense for - SB 103: SCS Historic motor vehicles brought into state, require inspection only to authenticate VIN - HB 375 Instruction permit and intermediate license, prohibit cell phone use - HB 90: HFA(1) Insurance, failure to maintain - HB 87 limits on recovery of noneconomic damages - HB 582 low mileage premium discount - HB 324 medical expenses - HB 708 no fault medical expenses - HB 565 property liability - SB 5 Intermediate driver's license, provisions of - HB 90; HB 90: SCA (1), HFA (2) driver's license; provisions of - SB 13 Interstates and parkways, set maximum speed limit of 70 MPH - HB 311 Law Enforcement Memorial Special Plate, reduce initial fee - SB 124: SFA(1) License plates for disabled veterans - HB 696 plates, urge the honoring of Abraham Lincoln on General issue plates in 2009 - SR 101 Limousine, definition of - SB 81 Mandatory seat belt law, primary enforcement - HB 86; HB 117: SCS (2) Maximum speed limits, increase on 4 lane state roads - HB 95 Military License Plates, eliminate eligibility proof upon registration - SB 182 special license plates, eliminate extra fee - SB 124 Minor's conviction of alcohol offenses, license revocation for - HB 90: SFA(1) Motor fuels quality program, petroleum environmental assurance fee, use of - HB 634: HCS vehicle operator, study of REAL ID Act of 2005 - SJR 232 vehicle salesmen, increase license fees for - SB 215; HB 569 Motorcycle special plates, set minimum number for - SB 124: HFA(1) Motorcycles, allow owners to purchase special license plates - SB 124: SFA(1) include in Lemon Law - HB 205 Murder, manslaughter, fetal homicide, elements of offense - HB 339 No-fault insurance, charges for medical services - HB 565: HCA(1) Off-road Motorcycle and ATV Commission, add members - SB 32; HB 309 Omnibus traffic code revision, eliminate change involving motorcycle operation - HB 710: HCS Operator's license, define term of suspension for fraudulent use to purchase alcohol - HB 129: FCCR license, mandatory revocation for illegal purchase or supply of alcohol - HB 491 licenses, allow men to change name upon marriage - HB 417 licenses, fees for issuance - HB 105 Operators licenses, free corrected license if only street name is changed - HB 129 licenses, free corrected license if only street name or postal address is changed - SB 113 Owner notification of tow lien, limit on response time - HB 302: HFA(1) Penalty, passing a stopped school bus - HB 457 Public parking fees, POW and disabled veteran license holders exempt from - SB 42 Purple Heart and disabled yet licensee plates, eliminate state fee for - HB 179: HCS Heart license plate, surviving spouse eligible to receive - HB 373 Heart license plates, exempt holders from all fees - HB 179 Heart license plates, prohibit state logo or brand on - SB 124: SCS Heart licensee plates, make surviving spouse eligible for - HB 179: HCS Reckless driving, penalty points - HB 287 Recreational Vehicle Certification and Licensure Board, repeal of - HB 308; SB 122: SCS, HFA (1) Registration fee, $11.50 for 10,000 weight class - HB 535 fee, voluntary donation for hunger relief - SB 148; SB 148: SCS for military personnel deployed outside the U.S., provisions for - SB 2: SFA(1) for overseas military, remove requirement of storage on base - HB 140: HFA(1) Registrations, clarify that hunger relief donations are voluntary - SB 148: SFA(2) Rental car companies, fees - SB 90: HFA(3) car license fees, permitted uses - SB 214 company agreement disclosures - SB 90: HCS Retail installment sales contracts, statute of limitations - SB 154: SFA(1), HCA (1) Revocation of driver's license, illegal possession or purchase of alcohol - HB 129: SFA(1) Sales tax, motor vehicles sold to nonresidents - HB 672 School buses, require use of flashers when approaching railroad crossings - HB 452 Seat belt law, primary enforcement - HB 106 belt requirement, apply only to vehicles manufactured after 1985 - HB 86: HFA(1) belt requirement, delay enforcement - HB 86: HCS belt requirement, exemptions - HB 86: HCS belt requirement, reduce fine for violation - HB 86: HFA(5) belt violations, eliminate court costs for - HB 86: HFA(9); HB 117: SFA (4) belt violations, secondary enforcement at roadblocks - HB 86: HFA(8) belt, use requirements - SB 171: HCS Seatbelt requirement, exempt vehicles 20 years old and older - HB 86: HFA(4) Sex offenders, labeling of driver's license - HB 366 Special license plate donation, cap recommended donation at $10 - SB 157: HCA(1) license plates, allow setting of recommended voluntary contribution for - SB 157 license plates, permit exchange without obtaining regular registration - HB 285 Speed limits, set maximum of 70 on interstates, 65 on other 4 lane highways - SB 103 Towed vehicles, procedures for sale to satisfy lien - HB 302 vehicles, procedures for sale to satisfy liens - HB 302: HCS Traffic regulations, omnibus revisions - HB 710 Trespass on retail or commercial premises, define - HB 612 Trucks, prohibit minors from riding in truck beds - SB 164; HB 598; HB 334: HFA (2); HB 372: HFA (1); HB 598: HFA (1) Uninsured motorist coverage claim, unknown defendant, physical contact not required - HB 594 vehicle coverage claim, unknown defendant, physical contact not required - HB 594 Usage tax, establish valuation floor for used vehicles - HB 548; HB 548: HCS tax, exemption for sibling transfers - HB 246 tax, transfer exemption, foster parent and foster child - HB 444 Wireless device, prohibit use while operating a motor vehicle - HB 9, 635 Work zone, speeding in, required notice for double fines - HB 321 Negotiable Instruments Circuit court clerks, allow fee for dishonor - HB 395 Retail installment sales contracts, statute of limitations - SB 154: HCA(1) Theft by deception, conduct included in - HB 683 Uniform Commercial Code, update of - SB 154; SB 154: SCA (1) News Media Criminal actions, juvenile witnesses - HB 406: HCS Libel and slander, defenses - HB 280 Lottery advertisements, prohibitions, elimination of - HB 222 Sex offender, public notification - HB 173 offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Unauthorized use of name or photograph, media exception - HB 47 Notaries Notaries public, procedural requirements for obligation with good security provided by - SB 179: SCS Omnibus regulation of - SB 179; HB 564 Notices Affidavit, order, and deed requirements, inheritance of real property - HB 563 Legal publications, requirements for certain documents - HB 171 Living will directive forms - county and circuit clerks - HB 8 will directive forms, county and circuit clerks - HB 8: HFA(1) Local governments, purchasing by - HB 13 Owner notification of tow lien, limit on response time - HB 302: HFA(1) Personal injury claim, public thoroughfare, notice of - HB 570 Private activity bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28 allocation bonds, restrictions upon issuance and notification - SB 28: SCS School property, weapons on - SB 12: SFA(3) Weapon on school property, unlawful possession, notice - SB 12: SFA(1) possession on school property, notice against - SB 12; HB 35, 201; SB 12: SFA (2) Work zone, speeding in - HB 321 Nuisances Code enforcement boards, membership on joint boards - HB 126 Joint Code Enforcement Boards, appointments - HB 126: HCS Local Government Nuisance Code Enforcement Act, expand local governments which may adopt - HB 69 Nuisances, order of lien - HB 69: HCS Private nuisance, technical corrections - HB 319 Nurses Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750; HB 585: HFA (4) banning, permit exceptions - HB 585: HFA(5) Advanced registered nurse practitioner, prescriptive authority defined - SB 65: HFA(3) registered nurse practitioners' prescriptive authority, scope of - SB 65: HFA(5) registered nurse practitioners, 24-hr supply limit on Schedule II prescriptions issued by - SB 65: HFA(1) registered nurse practitioners, controlled substances, prescriptive authority established - SB 65; HB 518; SB 65: HFA (2) registered nurse practitioners, prescriptive authority, conditions for - SB 65: SCS Anesthesiologist assistants, LRC to study the certification and scope of practice requirements of - SB 175: SCS assistants, training and testing requirements for - SB 175 Antibiotic resistance, increase awareness of - HCR 189 Certified surgical assistants, requirements for and exemptions from certification as - SB 173: HCS Consultation and continuing education, authorize out-of-state licensee to provide - HB 102: HCS Cultural competency education, requirement for - SB 149 Dementia and related disorders, training for staff in the care of residents with - HB 483 Emergency and disasters, recognition of out-of-state licensees during - HB 102: HCS contraceptives, prescribing and dispensing of - HB 353 Hospice services, provision of pharmacy services - SB 166; SB 166: HCS Informed consent, abortion, requirements - HB 490, 585; HB 585: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(6) consent, requirements - HB 461 I-SaveRx Internet program, work group related to cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Kentucky health information technology coordinator, establish the position of - SB 249 Hospice Day, declaration of - SR 137; HR 134 Nurses Association, commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of - SR 131; HR 126 Patient Prescription Drug Assistance Program, creation of - HB 200 Kidney disease and organ donation month, declare March 2006 as - SR 268; HR 260 Long-term care facilities, increased penalties for - HB 303 care facility, inspection, revealing in advance - SB 141 Medicaid fraud, civil and administrative proceedings for - HB 735 pay-for-performance demonstrations in long-term care, apply for participation in - SJR 176 Medical/health care malpractice, damages, limits - HB 721 care malpractice, damages, limits, amend Constitution - SB 1 Mercury in vaccines, require person to be informed of - SB 255 Nurse Licensure Compact, enactment of - HB 102 practitioners, prescriptive authority defined - SB 65: HFA(4) Osteoporosis, education and prevention program for - SB 202 Patient safety reporting, protection against reprisal for - SB 207 Resource center for aging caregivers, creation of - SB 174: HCS Resource, counseling, and referral center, creation of - SB 234 Sanger, Margaret, honoring life of - HR 132 Tobacco dependence treatment, Medicaid coverage of - HB 62; HB 62: HFA (1) dependence, Medicaid coverage of telephone counseling for - HB 62: HCS Trauma care system, establish and fund - HB 724 Wellness program for public employees, task force to study feasibility of - HCR 195 Obscenity and Pornography Adult oriented businesses, cable television advertising - HB 406 Sex offender registration, include distributors of child pornography - HB 255 Sexual offenses, procuring of minors via an electronic communications system - HB 254 Occupational Safety and Health Administrative law judge, confirmation, J. Landon Overfield - SR 339 Barbers and barber shops, sanitation requirements for - HB 148 Coal miner safety, drug and alcohol testing, requirements for - HB 404 Drug and alcohol testing of miners, requirements for - HB 572 and alcohol testing of miners, requirements of - HB 572: HFA(1),(2) Indoor smoking policy, adoption by state and local government - HB 55 Jails and detention facilities, delete smoking policy exemption for - HB 55: HFA(2) Jockey Injury Corporation and Fund, creation of, exercise riders, requirements for - HB 741 Office of Workers' Claims, administrative law judge, reappointment, Irene C. Steen - SR 338 of Workers' Claims, Administrative law judge, reappointment, John Barry Coleman - SR 310 Railroads, safe walkways, provisions for - HB 599 Safe working conditions in coal mines, equipment and procedures for - HB 503: HFA(1) working conditions in coal mines, equipment and requirements for - SB 200; HB 607 Silica and mixed dust, civil action procedures - SB 223 Smoking policy, delete exemptions for - HB 55: HFA(3) Standards, board meetings and duties of the chairman, provisions for - HB 387 Terry, Donna H., administrative law judge, confirmation - SR 271 Toxic mold program, urge establishment of - HR 324 Work injury, heart or respiratory disease in firefighters, create rebuttable presumption for - HB 420 Workers' compensation for jockeys, establishment of - HB 741: HCS compensation medical services, termination, provisions for - HB 388: SFA(1) compensation unfair claims practices, increase penalties for - HB 97 Occupations and Professions Accountants, insurance requirements for - HB 363 Acupuncturists, advisory oversight council created for - HB 17; HB 17: SCS, HCS certification requirements for - HB 17: SFA(1),(2),(3) Advanced registered nurse practitioner, prescriptive authority defined - SB 65: HFA(3) registered nurse practitioners' prescriptive authority, scope of - SB 65: HFA(5) registered nurse practitioners, 24-hr supply limit on Schedule II prescriptions issued by - SB 65: HFA(1) registered nurse practitioners, controlled substances, prescriptive authority established - SB 65; HB 518; SB 65: HFA (2) registered nurse practitioners, prescriptive authority, conditions for - SB 65: SCS Alcohol and drug counselors, licensing of - HB 625 Anesthesiologist assistants, LRC to study the certification and scope of practice requirements of - SB 175: SCS assistants, training and testing requirements for - SB 175 Architects, licensing fees and penalties - SB 62; SB 62: SCS Athlete agent, licensing established - SB 258 Athletic trainers' disciplinary actions, grounds for - HB 651: HCS trainers, certification of, restructuring of - HB 651 trainers, scope of practice established - HB 651: SCS Audiologists, different board to license the fitting and sale of hearing instruments by - SB 135 Barber as independent contractor, licensure requirements for - HB 148 Board of Dentistry, per diem rate, increase - HB 603 Certified public accountants' licensing requirements, establishment of - HB 250 surgical assistants, requirements for and exemptions from certification as - SB 173: HCS Cities, police officer career retention program - HB 70 Clinical pharmacists, require study of - SB 110: HCS Coal miners, proclaim May 1 of each year as coal miners recognition day - HJR 101 Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) Continuing education hours required, parameters of - SB 34: HFA(3) education requirements, engineer license renewal dependent upon fulfillment of - SB 34 education requirements, reasons justifying an extension - SB 34: HFA(1) Cosmetologist board, licensing fees charged by - HB 439 Cultural competency education, requirement for - SB 149 Dental college, dental hygienist board member shall not be faculty of - HB 603: HFA(1) Electrical inspections, local government powers regarding - HB 28: SCS Electricians, inspection of work performed by - HB 28 Elevator inspectors, number hired, removal of cap - SB 225: SCS Embalmers and funeral directors, new requirements for funeral establishments operated by - HB 232 Emergency medical service personnel, attachment to the KCTCS - HB 155: SCS, SFA (1) medical technicians, certification and decertification, requirements for - HB 515 Engineer continuing education, exemption for licensee employed as a public servant - SB 34: HFA(7) Engineering Board, appointments, criteria for, changes in - SB 34: HFA(4) Engineers and land surveyors, added restrictions on - HB 158 Engineers, continuing education, exemption provided - SB 34: HFA(2) licensing of - SB 34: HFA(8) voluntary continuing education for - SB 34: HFA(5) Funeral establishments, funeral director defined for & procedures for places already licensed as - HB 232: HCS establishments, licensure and definitions - HB 232: SCS General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Helmets to Hardhats Program, encourage commitment - HR 122 Housing, Buildings and Construction administrative regulation procedure, exemptions from - SB 224: SCS Buildings and Construction, changes in authority to promulgate administrative regulations - SB 224 Indoor tanning facilities, permit required for - HB 151; HB 151: HCS Inspectors, fixed guideway systems and moving walkways, inspection required - SB 225 Massage therapy regulation, amend provisions for - SB 91; SB 91: SFA (1) Medicaid fraud, civil and administrative proceedings for - HB 735 Medical licensure board, duties established - SB 127: SCS practice without license, penalty for - HB 615 Military spouses' occupational and professional credentials, issuance, expedition of - SB 74 Mine safety, requirements for - HB 503 Multiple reexaminations by engineers and land surveyors, clarified restrictions on - HB 158: SCS Nurse practitioners, prescriptive authority defined - SB 65: HFA(4) Patient safety reporting, protection against reprisal for - SB 207 Pharmacy technician, disciplinary actions imposed, grounds for - SB 110; SB 110: HFA (1) technicians, registration of, exemptions created - SB 110: SCS, HCS, HFA (3) Physician assistants, licensing established - SB 78: SCS assistants, licensing of - SB 78; SB 78: SFA (1) Physicians, specialty license, scope established - SB 127 Plumber and electrician licensing, exemptions for charities constructing low-income housing - HB 694 Plumbers' licenses, evidence of continuing education - HB 427: HCS licenses, evidence of continuing education required - HB 427 Plumbers, continuing education required - HB 478 Practice of acupuncture, use by chiropractors authorized - HB 17: HFA(1) Preneed funeral and burial contracts, certified death verification required to release funds agents - HB 142 Qualified mental health professional, fee-based pastoral counselors added to definition of - HB 732 Real Estate Appraisers Board, increase in per diem payment of - HB 620: SCS Estate Appraisers Board, increase per diem payment of - HB 620: HCS estate brokers, change insurance, advertising, and escrow reporting provisions regarding - SB 43: HFA(1) estate brokers, offering prizes and other permitted or required activities by - SB 43: SCS estate brokers, various requirements for - SB 43 Respiratory care certificate renewal, remove grace period for - HB 265 Surgical assistants, certification criteria for - SB 173: SCS, HFA (1) assistants, make certification voluntary - SB 173 Water well drillers, changes to board of, and changes to penalties for certification noncompliance - HB 383 well drillers, monetary penalty for certif. non-compliance, assessed once per each occurrence - HB 383: HFA(1) Wineries, small and farm, regulation of - SB 82 Workers' compensation fund limited to jockeys participating in thoroughbred racing - HB 741: HCS Oil and Natural Gas Bonding, oil and natural gas drilling, requirements for - SB 237 Kentucky Gas Pipeline Authority, include oil and oil products - HB 695 Ky. Gas Pipeline Authority, use of term "crude oil" to replace "petroleum" - HB 695: HCS LIHEAP appropriation, Increase to $15 million - HB 283: SFA(1) Motor fuels quality program, petroleum environmental assurance fee, use of - HB 634: HCS Natural Gas Severance Tax Receipts, appropriation for LIHEAP of - HB 283: SCS Office of Energy Accountability, create - HR 150 Petroleum companies, windfall profits tax on - HCR 21 Synthetic gas from coal, utility contracts for - SB 131 natural gas from coal, include in policy, planning, and implementation - HB 299: SFA(1) Optometrists Medicaid fraud, civil and administrative proceedings for - HB 735 Parental Rights Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750; HB 585: HFA (4) banning, permit exceptions - HB 585: HFA(5) Adoption, home study requirements - HB 169 Child support, continuation through college or other schooling - HB 245 Foster parents, rights and responsibilities - HB 159; HB 159: HCS, HFA (1) parents, training in investigations required - HB 159; HB 159: HCS, HFA (1) Grandparents, legislative task force on raising grandchildren by - SCR 18 Indoor tanning devices, use by minors, parental permission for - HB 151; HB 151: HCS Informed consent, abortion, requirements - HB 490, 585; HB 585: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(6) Juvenile code, age of criminal responsibility - HB 284 KinCare Support Program, creation of - HB 45; HB 45: SCS, SFA (1) Medical and education consent affidavit, combination of the execution of - HB 45: HCS Shared parenting time, adjust child support for - HB 281 Standby guardian for minor children, designation of - HB 221 State custody, tobacco products, prohibit from family member - HB 92; HB 92: HCS Termination of parental rights, attorney's fee in - HB 652: HFA(1),(2) Parks and Shrines Archaeological sites, require access permit for - HB 628 Big Bone Lick, recognized for being a base formation of Lewis and Clark Expedition - HJR 47: HCS Boat launching fees, delete provisions for Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources - HB 632: HFA(2) launching fees, prohibit for tournaments - HB 632: HFA(1) Country Music Highway, park at Kentucky/Ohio border - HCR 238 Craft items, sale to state parks by state employees - HB 195 Create the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail System - HB 233: HCS Cumberland Gap and Trail of tears, automobile tours on state road map - HJR 7 Gap National Park, official painting of Daniel Boone's passage - HB 76: HFA(5) Gap National Park, official state Daniel Boone portrait - SB 63; HB 76 Daniel Boone National Forest, urge Congress not to approve tract sales of - SR 256 Discounts for members of the military and veterans - HB 141 for regular military members, National Guard members, and veterans - HB 141: HFA(1) Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, create and attach to Commerce Cabinet - SB 89: HFA(3) Trail Commission, create and authorize property acquisition - SB 176: HFA(2) Historical markers, in and around Capitol, consideration and placement of - HB 36 Kentucky Horse Park, capital construction projects - HB 223 Recreational Trail System, creates - HB 233 Offenses, on park property - SB 176: SFA(1) Property controlled by Department of Parks, prohibition against interference with - SB 176; SB 176: SCS State employees, conflicts of interest regarding - HB 195: SCS parks, alcoholic beverage sales, local option election authorized - HB 697 parks, discount for veterans - HB 141: HCS Parks, incentive program for schools - HB 718 Partnerships Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Grandfathering, existing partnerships - HB 234: HFA(2) Limited Liability Company Act, omnibus revisions - HB 349 Personal information, privacy - HB 175: HCS, HFA (1) Peace Officers and Law Enforcement Annual training, leave from private employment - SB 171: HFA(3) Blood and urine tests, require of all drivers involved in school bus or fatal accidents - SB 17 Commonwealth detectives, peace officer certification - HB 343: HFA(1) Concealed deadly weapons - HB 290 Confiscation of firearm or ammunition, unlawful, when - HB 354 County detective, service of process by - SB 204: HFA(3) detectives, peace officer certification - HB 343: HFA(1) Criminal homicide interrogation, recording of - HB 747 Deputy sheriffs, employment protection in certain counties without a merit board - HB 596 Detective, county, powers of - SB 204; SB 204: SCS Detectives, county, power of - SB 204: HCS DUI, fatality, testing of defendant, warrant required - HB 67: HCS mandatory testing of drivers in motor vehicle accidents resulting in death or serious injury - HB 67 False statement to peace officer - SB 116 Federal peace officers, inclusion of - HB 343: SCS Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers, inclusion in the law Enforcement Foundation Program fund - HB 376 Force, use of - SB 38: SCS use of, when permitted - SB 38, 52; HB 211, 236; SB 38: SFA (1) Funding, KLEPF fund salary supplements - SB 118 Grandfathered peace officer, certification of - HB 343 Hunting and fishing licenses, forfeiture for failure to appear pursuant to a citation or summons - SB 80 Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115; HB 115: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Interlocal agreements between counties, study of KLEPF program increases - HB 119 agreements, provide incentives for police services - HB 119: HCS Juvenile, court record access - HB 3: SCS Kentucky Gaming & Lottery Corporation, enforcement and investigative employees, status of - HB 601 KY peace officer authority, National Park Service rangers - SB 204: CCR, FCCR Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund, inclusion of Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers in - HB 376 Enforcement Foundation Program, standards and procedures - HB 351 Enforcement Memorial Special Plate, reduce initial fee - SB 124: SFA(1) enforcement personnel, define and prescribe duties - HB 505 Mandatory seat belt law, prohibit police roadblocks for sole purpose of enforcement - HB 86; HB 117: SCS (2) Marijuana and controlled substance tax, increase funding for enforcement - HB 685 Methamphetamine-contaminated property, cleanup program - HB 591: HCS Military Police, honoring Sergeant Leigh Ann Hester - SR 84 police, honoring Specialist Jason L. Mike - SR 86 police, honoring Staff Sergeant Timothy F. Nein - SR 85 Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Mobile Data Infrastructure, upkeep and maintenance - HB 380: SCA(1) Park Rangers, inclusion in the Law Enforcement Foundation Program fund - HB 376: HFA(1) Peace officer, certification of - HB 351 officers, leave of absence for in-service training provided - HB 30: HCS officers, training without pay, authorization for - HB 30 Penalties for evasion of motor vehicle ad valorem taxes, reward to law enforcement agencies - HB 698; HB 698: HFA (1) Police, sheriffs, coroners, assistance in other jurisdictions - HB 504 Prisoner, transportation of - HB 351: HCS Railroad security, enhancement of - HB 517 Seat belt law, primary enforcement - HB 106 belt requirement, apply only to vehicles manufactured after 1985 - HB 86: HFA(1) belt requirement, prohibit roadblocks - HB 86: HCS belt use, violations, citations, and warnings - SB 171: HCS belt violations, secondary enforcement at roadblocks - HB 86: HFA(8) belt, use requirements - SB 171: HCS Sex offender registration - HB 3: SFA(1) offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Sheriffs' fee, revision of - HB 537: SCS(1) Sheriffs, certified court security officers - HB 677 Telecommunicator training, police, fire, emergency - SB 155; SB 155: SCS Termination, prohibit while recovering from work related injuries - HB 256: HCS Traffic regulations, omnibus revisions - HB 710 Video lottery gaming investigators, police powers granted - HB 31 Personnel and Employment Career employees, promotional increments of - HB 523 Classified employees, appeal from evaluations - HB 397: HFA(3) employees, appeal from Personnel Board final order - HB 397: HFA(1) employees, increase representation on Personnel Board - HB 397 employees, political activity penalties - HB 397 Collective bargaining, extend to all urban-county employees - HB 511: HFA(1) Criminal background checks, youth athletics, requirement for - HB 653 Employee, wrongful discharge, arbitration procedure for - HB 686 Employees, report of number - HB 493: HCS Employers, health benefits - HB 493: HCS, HFA (1) health benefits for - HB 98, 493 Executive Order 2005-891, confirmation of Personnel Cabinet reorganization - SB 117 Finance and Administration Cabinet, requests for travel - HB 465: HCS Fire department merit boards, consolidated local government - HB 666 Illegal aliens, prohibit employment of - HB 150 Labor organization, mandatory membership or financial support prohibited, penalty - HB 38 Leave, family military - HB 357 Merry Christmas, saying, termination prohibited - HB 492 Minimum wage and overtime, delete agriculture exemption - HB 378: HFA(6) wage and overtime, delete newspaper delivery exemption - HB 378: HFA(4) wage revision - HB 378 wage, federal indexing deleted - HB 378: HFA(5) wage, state preemption - HB 378: HFA(1) National Guard state active duty, compensation and benefits - SB 254 Personnel Board, confirmation of Jack C. Smith, Jr. to - SR 270 Board, final order, appeal from - HB 397: HFA(1) Cabinet, reorganization of - SB 117: SCS Political activity prohibitions, three-year statute of limitations applied to - HB 397: HFA(9) Preference for hiring veterans - HB 24: SCS(2) Railroad crews, relief after seven consecutive working days - HB 542 School employees, felony charges - SB 109: SCS Sex offenders, employment of - HB 3: HFA(3) Sex-based wage discrimination, prohibited on comparable jobs - HB 399 Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 State employee overnight travel, prior approval for lodging - HB 465 employee political activity violations, punishment for - HB 397: HFA(10) employees, sale of craft items to state parks by - HB 195 employees, survivor and retirement benefits, related to - HCR 147 employees, survivor and retirement benefits, related to - HCR 106 State, veterans' hiring preference - HB 260 Teachers, controlled substance abuse, testing required - SB 109 Tipped employees, hourly wage rate for - HB 460 Transportation Engineering Assistant I, experience requirements for - HB 512 Transportation, Highway Superintendent I and II, educational requirements removed - HB 367 Veterans' state hiring preference, establishment of - HB 24; HB 24: SCS (1), SFA (1),(2) Workers' compensation self insurance, liability for pre-1997 claims - SB 191: SFA(1) compensation self-insurance, liability for pre-1997 claims - SB 191: SCS compensation, medical benefits capped - HB 681 Pharmacists Abortion - HB 585: SCS Abortion, informed consent to - SB 125: SFA(1) Advanced registered nurse practitioners, 24-hr supply limit on Schedule II prescriptions issued by - SB 65: HFA(1) registered nurse practitioners, controlled substances, prescriptive authority established - HB 518 registered nurse practitioners, prescriptive authority, conditions for - SB 65: SCS Antibiotic resistance, increase awareness of - HCR 189 Clinical pharmacists, require study of - SB 110: HCS Controlled substances, Medicaid prescriptions, establish electronic data collection system for - HB 729 Cultural competency education, requirement for - SB 149 Emergency contraceptives, permit sale of without prescription - SB 110: HFA(2) Hospice services, provision of pharmacy services - SB 166; SB 166: HCS I-SaveRx Internet program, cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Kentucky Patient Prescription Drug Assistance Program, creation of - HB 200 Patient safety reporting, protection against reprisal for - SB 207 Pharmacists, clinical specialists, establish certification for - HB 673 Pharmacy technician, registration required - SB 110; SB 110: HFA (1) technicians, disciplinary proceedings, grounds for instituting - SB 110: SCS, HCS, HFA (3) Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Prescription drug importation from foreign countries, provisions for - HB 163 drug reimportation from Canada, provisions for - SB 27 drugs, Congress encouraged to authorize the importation of - HCR 230 Prescriptions, refillable, exception policy - HB 181: SCS refillable, time frame - HB 181; HB 181: HCS Physicians and Practitioners Abortion - HB 585: SCS Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750; HB 585: HFA (4) banning, permit exceptions - HB 585: HFA(5) informed consent requirements for - SB 125 informed consent to - SB 125: SFA(1) Medicaid coverage of - HB 575 Acupuncture Advisory Council, physician membership required on - HB 17 Advisory Council, physician membership required on - HB 17: SCS, HCS Acute care hospital, Jessamine County, endorse establishment of - SR 302; HR 296 Advance directives and organ donations, Kentucky e-Health Network, electronic registries of - SB 19 directives, Ky e-Health Network, registries of location and existence of - SB 19: SCS Advanced registered nurse practitioners, controlled substances, prescriptive authority established - HB 518 Anesthesiologist assistants, LRC to study the certification and scope of practice requirements of - SB 175: SCS assistants, training and testing requirements for - SB 175 Antibiotic resistance, increase awareness of - HCR 189 Appalachian Regional Healthcare, 50th Anniversary, honor - SR 194; HR 179 Artificially provided nutrition and hydration, withholding, circumstances - SB 95; HB 389 Athletic trainers, supervising physicians, duties established - HB 651 Audiologists, different board to license the fitting and sale of hearing instruments by - SB 135 Automatic external defibrillator requirements, exempt liability for - HB 182: HFA(2),(3) external defibrillator requirements, prohibit insurance denial for - HB 182: HFA(1) external defibrillators, require at physical fitness facilities - HB 182; HB 182: HCS Cancer tissue, registry for research purposes, establish - HB 525 tissue, registry for research purposes, establish task force - HB 525: HCS Cancer, registry for tissue research, establish - SB 218 Certified surgical assistants, requirements for and exemptions from certification as - SB 173: HCS Cloning, human, prohibit - HB 412 Community Alternatives Kentucky-Bowling Green, honor work of - SR 336 Controlled substance, overdose of, physicians to report - HB 595 substances, Medicaid prescriptions, establish electronic data collection system for - HB 729 Copayments, different amounts prohibited - HB 418: SFA(1) Costs of medical care for prisoners, maximum payments - HB 84: HFA(1) Cultural competency education, requirement for - SB 149 Damages, apportionment, medical negligence case - SB 169 Dementia and related disorders, training for staff in the care of residents with - HB 483 Dentists, Medicaid coverage for tobacco dependence treatment ordered by - HB 62: HCS Department for Public Health, improve health through enhanced use of e-health by - SJR 104 Disciplinary actions, emergency order, issuance of, ground for - SB 127 Embryo, prohibition of destruction - HB 347 Emergency and disasters, recognition of out-of-state nursing licensees during - HB 102: HCS contraceptives, prescribing and dispensing of - HB 353 Medical Services Board, attach to KCTCS - SB 139 Medical Services Board, personnel functions and transfers - SB 139 EMS, In Case of Emergency program, implementation of - HCR 22 Examination, regional community mental health professional, delete provision for - SB 221 Health benefits made available to the public, restoration of certain - HB 622: HFA(1) care data, consumer access to - HB 622 disparities, elimination of - HB 213: HCS insurance, CPT codes, insured liability for - HB 583 Healthcare disparities, elimination of - HB 213 Hepatitis C education, awareness, and information program, creation of - HB 540 Hospice services, provision of pharmacy services - SB 166; SB 166: HCS Hospitalization, mental illness, consent at age 16, delete provision for - SB 222 Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 240 and ambulatory surgical centers, data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 34 Informed consent, abortion, requirements - HB 490, 585; HB 585: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(6) consent, requirements - HB 461 Involuntary hospitalization, examinations - SB 174; SB 174: SCS I-SaveRx Internet program, work group related to cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Kentucky Cardiovascular Disease Initiative and board, create - HB 477 health information technology coordinator, establish the position of - SB 249 Hospice Day, declaration of - SR 137; HR 134 Patient Prescription Drug Assistance Program, creation of - HB 200 Kidney disease and organ donation month, declare March 2006 as - SR 268; HR 260 disease, laboratory tests, recommendations - HCR 31 Life insurance, proof of death - HB 579 Living will, operator's license, designation upon issuance of - HB 160 Medicaid appeals, specialty physician review required - HB 91; HB 91: HCS fraud, civil and administrative proceedings for - HB 735 Medical malpractice, affidavit of merit - SB 240 malpractice, civil litigation and resolution - HB 722 malpractice, constitutional amendment - SB 210: HFA(3); HB 700: HFA (1) malpractice, essential medical specialties - HB 72 malpractice, omnibus reform - HB 700 practice without license, penalty for - HB 615 Medical/health care malpractice, damages, limits - HB 721 care malpractice, damages, limits, amend Constitution - SB 1 Mercury in vaccines, require person to be informed of - SB 255 Motor vehicle insurance, medical expenses - HB 708 No fault auto insurance, medical expenses - HB 565 No-fault insurance, charges for medical services - HB 565: HCA(1) Nuclear transplantation - HB 370 Organ and tissue donor registry, establish - HB 57; HB 57: HCS, HFA (1),(2) Osteoporosis, education and prevention program for - SB 202 Patient safety reporting, protection against reprisal for - SB 207 Pharmacists, clinical specialists, establish certification for - HB 673 Physician assistants, licensing established - SB 78: SCS assistants, licensing of - SB 78: SFA(1) assistants, licensing requirements established - SB 78 Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Practice of medicine, acceptable standards of conduct, regulations establishing - SB 127: SCS Resource center for aging caregivers, creation of - SB 174: HCS Resource, counseling, and referral center, creation of - SB 234 Sanger, Margaret, honoring life of - HR 132 Stroke, system of care, urge development of - SR 211; HR 221 Surgical assistants, make certification voluntary - SB 173 assistants, physicians, dentists and dental surgeons, oversight by - SB 173: HFA(1) assistants, physicians, dentists and dental surgeons, oversight for - SB 173: SCS Surrogate, operator's license, designation upon issuance of - HB 160 Tobacco dependence treatment, Medicaid coverage of - HB 62; HB 62: HFA (1) Trauma care system, establish and fund - HB 724 Wellness program for public employees, task force to study feasibility of - HCR 195 Piggybacked Bills Attach provisions of HCR 9 - SB 205: HFA(1); HCR 227: HFA (1) HB 105 to HB 86/HCS - HB 86: HFA(6) 115/HCS to SB 11/GA - SB 11: HFA(4) 115/HCS to SB 11/HCS - SB 11: HFA(5) 233/HCS to SB 176 - SB 176: HFA(2) 233/HCS to SB 89/SCS(1) - SB 89: HFA(3) 270/GA to SB 109/HCS - SB 109: HFA(1) 270/GA to SB 130/HCS - SB 130: HFA(3) 30 to SB 171/GA - SB 171: HFA(3) 320/GA to SB 123/GA - SB 123: HFA(2) 343/GA to SB 171/GA - SB 171: HFA(4) 368 to HB 351/HCS - HB 351: HFA(1),(3) 437/ GA to SB 134/ HCS - SB 134: HFA(3) 489 to HB 585/HCS - HB 585: HFA(4) 489 to SB 171/GA - SB 171: HFA(5) 489 to SB 171/HCS - SB 171: HFA(7) 632/GA to SB 194/HCS - SB 194: HFA(5) 666 to SB 171/HCS - SB 171: HFA(6) 7 to HB 197/HCS - HB 197: HFA(1) 93/GA to SB 245/HCS - SB 245: HFA(1) SB 152/GA to SB 171/GA - SB 171: HFA(1) 208 to SB 245/HCS - SB 245: HFA(2) Planning and Zoning Casino gaming facilities, permitted use at racetracks - HB 601 Code enforcement boards, membership on joint boards - HB 126 Minimum emissions coal project, exemption for - HB 665: HFA(1) Minimum-emissions coal project, exemption for - HB 665 Noise compatibility permits, establish system for land near airports - HB 229 Plumbers and Plumbing Claims for material or labor, failure to pay, increase penalty for - HB 713 Educational occupancy, building used for specific purposes, exclusion - SB 152 Housing, Buildings and Construction, changes in authority to promulgate administrative regulations - SB 224 Licenses, evidence of continuing education required - HB 427; HB 427: HCS Licensing and other requirements, exemptions for charities constructing low-income housing - HB 694 Plumbers, continuing education required - HB 478 Police, City and County Accidents, motor vehicle, duties - SB 44; HB 272 Annual training, leave from private employment - SB 171: HFA(3) Benefits for police and firefighters, urban county - SB 108: SCS Certified peace officers, identification program for - HB 619 Cities, police officer career retention program - HB 70 Concealed deadly weapon, out-of-state retired officer, carrying of - HB 237 deadly weapons - HB 290 Confiscation of firearm or ammunition, unlawful, when - HB 354 Criminal homicide interrogation, recording of - HB 747 Death benefits, 2nd and 3rd class cities - HB 402 benefits, distribution of - SB 150 False statement to peace officer - SB 116 Force, use of, when permitted - SB 38, 52; HB 211, 236; SB 38: SFA (1) Funding, KLEPF fund salary supplements - SB 118 Grandfathered peace officer, certification of - HB 343 Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115; HB 115: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Interlocal agreements between counties, study of KLEPF program increases - HB 119 Labor organization, mandatory membership or financial support prohibited, penalty - HB 38 Law Enforcement Foundation Program, standards and procedures - HB 351 enforcement personnel, define and prescribe duties - HB 505 Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Peace officer, certification of - HB 351 Police, sheriffs, coroners, assistance in other jurisdictions - HB 504 Public building planning and mapping system - SB 171; SB 171: HFA (1),(2) Retirement benefits for police and firefighters, urban-counties - SB 108 fund, benefits of - SB 114 fund, benefits of urban-county governments - HB 486 Sex offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Sheriffs' fee, revision of - HB 537: SCS(1) Police, State Accidents, motor vehicle, duties - SB 44; HB 272 CDL testing, omnibus revisions - HB 707: HFA(1) tests, establish fees and procedures for retesting - HB 707 tests, require KSP to engage services of third party testers - HB 707 Certificates for driving, establish proceeds for application and issuance - SB 248 Certified peace officers, identification program for - HB 619 Concealed carry, record checks - HB 290: SCA(1) deadly weapon, out-of-state retired officer, carrying of - HB 237 deadly weapons - HB 290 Confiscation of firearm or ammunition, unlawful, when - HB 354 Criminal homicide interrogation, recording of - HB 747 record checks - HB 351 Death in the line of duty, increase in allowance to survivor when - HB 687 Employee suggestion program - HB 351 False statement to peace officer - SB 116 Funding, KLEPF fund salary supplements - SB 118 Grandfathered peace officer, certification of - HB 343 Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115; HB 115: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Instruction permit and intermediate license, prohibit cell phone use - HB 90: HFA(1) Intermediate driver's license, provisions of - HB 90; HB 90: SCA (1), HFA (2) driver's license; provisions of - SB 13 Law Enforcement Foundation Program, standards and procedures - HB 351 enforcement personnel, define and prescribe duties - HB 505 Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Motor vehicle operator's licenses, fees for issuance - HB 105 Murder, registration of offenders - HB 199: HCS Peace officer, certification of - HB 351 Public building planning and mapping system - SB 171; SB 171: HFA (1),(2) Recovery Kentucky, banning sex offenders from - HB 384 Sex offender terms of release, add to LINK - HB 184 Violent offenders, registration requirement for - HB 199 Pollution Air pollution control district rules, must be approved by local governing body - SB 39: SCS pollution control district strategic toxic air reduction program, commission to study impact of - SB 39: SFA(2) pollution control district, regulations to be no more stringent than state and federal - SB 39 pollution control districts - SB 39: HCS Asbestos assessment and response program, administration of - HB 408 Bonding, oil and natural gas drilling, requirements for - SB 237 Covenant not to sue, make changes to - HB 408: SCS Emergency Action Plans for impoundments, promulgate administrative regulations for - HJR 193 Environmental remediation fee, not required of loads less than 1 ton that are disposed of for free - SB 50: HFA(1) remediation fee, recycling and hazardous waste grants, use for - SB 50 E-scrap Task Force, establishment of - HCR 28 Hazardous waste fee, extend fee to 2008 and provide for waiver - SB 75 Hepatitis C education, awareness, information program, creation of - HB 540: HCS Industry & economic development, urge evaluation of Louisville STAR air toxics program impact on - HCR 174 Involuntary hospitalization, examinations - SB 174: SFA(1) Methamphetamine-contaminated property, cleanup program - HB 591: HCS, HFA (2) property, program for cleanup of - HB 591 Mine water discharge by CONSOL, Energy, protect Kentucky waters from effects of - SR 326 Motor fuels quality program, petroleum environmental assurance fee, use of - HB 634: HCS Procedures and requirements for on-site sewage systems installation and permitting, make changes to - HB 573 and requirements for on-site sewage systems, make changes to - HB 573: HCS(1),(2) Sanitation districts, storm water and sanitary runoff, authority to control for - HB 661 Strategic toxic air reduction program, requirements for termination and replacement of - SB 39: SFA(1) Technical correction, grants, permit in kind - SB 50: SCA(1) Timber harvesting operations, orders of cessation, violations for - HB 450 Toxic mold program, urge establishment of - HR 324 Utility investment in clean coal energy generation, provide surcharge for cost recovery - HB 538 Water quality report, to be submitted to legislature, local governments, and citizens - HR 155 well drillers, civil penalties for certification non-compliance, make changes to - HB 383: HCS well drillers, failure to comply with certification provisions, civil penalty increased - HB 383 well drillers, monetary penalty for certif. non-compliance, assessed once per each occurrence - HB 383: HFA(1) Watershed-based planning councils, creation of - HB 746 Popular Names and Short Titles Fair Share Health Care Act - HB 493; HB 493: HFA (1) General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Jerry Lundergan Rehabilitation Act of 2006 - HB 2: HFA(2) Kentucky Energy Security National Leadership Act - HB 299 Lemon Law, include purchase of new motorcycles - HB 205 Medicaid, employer funding for - HB 98 Ready, Set, Success Act of 2006 - HB 355 Representative Jim Stewart III Act of 2006 - HB 375: HFA(1) Uniform Real Property Electronic Recording Act, adoption of - SB 85 Poverty Dentures, dental and oral health, designate funds for - HB 377 Fair Share Health Care Act - HB 98; HB 493: HCS Heating utility service, low-income customers, termination, limits on - SB 252 Illegal aliens, services, cost of - HCR 5 LIHEAP appropriation, Increase to $15 million - HB 283: SFA(1) LIHEAP, appropriation of Natural Gas Severance Tax Receipts for - HB 283: SCS Medicaid, employer funding for - HB 493 Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Plumber and electrician licensing, exemptions for charities constructing low-income housing - HB 694 The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 Voluntary energy cost assistance funds, creation of - HB 742; HB 742: SCS (2) energy costs assistance funds, creation of - HB 742: HFA(1) Probation and Parole Assault, 3rd degree, state officer or employee - HB 526 Bank robbery, violent offender status - SB 181; HB 335; SB 181: SCS DNA collection, any felony - HB 116 Drug testing fee, creation of minimum amount - HB 425 Electronic monitoring, sex offenders - HB 11, 157 Medical parole, hearing notification - HB 199: HFA(1); HB 407: HFA (2) parole, violent offender non-eligibility - HB 198 Murder, registration of offenders - HB 199: HCS Parole Board, Jeanetta Lee Massey, confirmation of appointment - SR 147 Board, Patricia Ann Turpin, confirmation of appointment - SR 148 Board, Vernon Ray Winburn, confirmation of appointment - SR 150 Board, William Abney, confirmation of appointment - SR 149 Presentence investigation, creation of fee for - HB 425 Probation and conditional discharge, conditions of, authorization of payment to certain programs - SB 79 Sex offender terms of release, add to LINK - HB 184 offenders, criminal activity, registration, residency, and requirements - HB 3; HB 3: HCS offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Supervision fee, increase in fee - HB 425 Treatment program, intensive, alcohol and drug abuse - SB 245: HFA(5) Violent offender, add qualifying offenses - HB 37 offenders, registration requirement for - HB 199 Property Alien, right to own real and personal property - HB 118 Animals, ownership, prohibition and forfeiture of - HB 25 Archaeological sites, family access, require landowner compliance with - HB 628 ATV helmet requirement, restrict to public property - HB 334: HFA(3),(5) Easement, to conduct reclamation operations, create - SB 219 Eminent Domain, public use, requirement for - HB 508: SFA(1) Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 domain, standards and procedure - HB 114, 183 domain, takings for economic development, federal constitutional prohibition of - HCR 24 Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, create and authorize property acquisition - SB 176: HFA(2) Historic or prehistoric remains on property, procedure for disposition of - HB 627 Hunting, task force to study land available for - SCR 34 Land Stewardship and Conservation Task Force membership, add Department of Parks to - HCR 120: HCS Manufactured home residents, good cause required for eviction - HB 187 Offenses, on park property - SB 176: SFA(1) Owners, exemption from liability for - SB 94 Political bumper stickers, on vehicles near poll locations, establish restrictions for - HB 301: SFA(1),(2) Preferential transfers, time within which action may be brought - HB 320; HB 320: HCS, HCA (1) Private property, taking, restrictions on - HB 165 Private, create contract for recreational use of - SB 241 Property controlled by Department of Parks, prohibition against interference with - SB 176 Public displays, guidelines for promotion of - HB 277 Real estate brokers, change insurance, advertising, and escrow reporting provisions regarding - SB 43: HFA(1) estate brokers, various requirements for - SB 43 Estate Commission, changes in licensee duties, recovery fund, and other aspects of licensure - SB 43: SCS State-owned real property, limitation of action - SB 176: HFA(1) State-owned, title to, not to be acquired by adverse possession - SB 176 title to, not to be acquired by adverse possession or prescription - SB 176: SCS Ten Commandments monument on Capitol grounds, direct placement of - HB 277: SCS Yard signs and banners, allow on private property near poll locations - HB 301: SFA(2) signs or banner, allow on private property near poll locations - HB 301: SFA(3),(5) signs, allow on private property near poll locations - HB 301: SFA(4) Property Valuation Administrators Salary, dedication of property tax receipts to pay - SB 153; HB 739 Prosecutors Public Service Student Law Loan Program, establish - HB 521 Public Advocate Public Service Student Law Loan Program, establish - HB 521 Testing, DNA, wrongful conviction, claim of - SB 159 Public Assistance Community based services - HB 380: HFA(1) Dentures, dental and oral health, designate funds for - HB 377 Housing Corporation, reporting requirements - HB 338: HCA(1) Identification card for homeless, provide for - HB 162 Illegal aliens, services, cost of - HCR 5 KinCare Support Program, creation of - HB 45; HB 45: SCS, SFA (1) LIHEAP appropriation, Increase to $15 million - HB 283: SFA(1) LIHEAP, $5 million in current year funding for heating assistance - HB 283 appropriation of Natural Gas Severance Tax Receipts for - HB 283: SCS Medicaid, fraud in application - HB 720 Medical and education consent affidavit, combination of the execution of - HB 45: HCS Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Public Authorities Kentucky Housing Corporation, appointment of Ann O. Cornette to Board - SR 162 Ten commandments, permit posting of - HB 16 Public Buildings and Grounds Big Bone Lick State Park, recognized for being a base formation of Lewis and Clark Expedition - HJR 47: HCS Buildings, smoking policy of - HB 55: SCS Capitol Annex Building, renamed Hellard Legislative Office Building - HB 751: HCS Emergency Operations Center, display of plaque - SB 59: HFA(3),(4) Energy-efficient HVAC, including geothermal, require consideration in bid - HB 299 Engineering services, method of procuring - SB 34: HFA(6) Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 Government-owned buildings, display of documents in - HB 304 Historical markers, in and around Capitol, consideration and placement of - HB 36 Indoor smoking policy, adoption by state and local government - HB 55 Jails and detention facilities, delete smoking policy exemption for - HB 55: HFA(2) Louisville Arena, alternative site studies and selection authority - HB 380: HFA(4) Arena, alternative site study and selection - HB 380: HFA(2) New Capitol Annex Building, named the Vic Hellard, Jr., Legislative Office Building - HB 751 State Capitol gift shop, change in inventory requirements - HB 306 State Capitol, display of plaque honoring Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs - SJR 160 Property controlled by Department of Parks, prohibition against interference with - SB 176; SB 176: SCS Public displays, guidelines for promotion of - HB 277 Reorganization, Utilities Savings Council, created - SB 134 School facilities, categories defined - SB 165 Smoking policy, delete exemptions for - HB 55: HFA(3) State property, title to, not to be acquired by adverse possession - SB 176 property, title to, not to be acquired by adverse possession or prescription - SB 176: SCS State-owned real property, limitation of action - SB 176: HFA(1) Ten Commandments monument on Capitol grounds, direct placement of - HB 277: SCS commandments, permit posting of - HB 16 Public Health Acupuncturists, certification requirements for - HB 17: SFA(1),(2),(3) licensure requirement for - HB 17: SCS licensure requirements for - HB 17; HB 17: HCS Air pollution control district rules, must be approved by local governing body - SB 39: SCS pollution control district strategic toxic air reduction program, commission to study impact of - SB 39: SFA(2) American Heart Month - HR 152 Anesthesiologist assistants, LRC to study the certification and scope of practice requirements of - SB 175: SCS assistants, training and testing requirements for - SB 175 Asbestos assessment and response program, administration of - HB 408 Bicycling and pedestrian activities, study directed - SCR 98 Breast-feeding, prohibit ordinance against - SB 106 Cardiovascular Disease Initiative fund, delete appropriations for - HB 477: HCA(1) Certified surgical assistants, requirements for and exemptions from certification as - SB 173: HCS Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, September designated as - HCR 119 Cigarette surtax, floor stocks and other tobacco products tax, rate increase, designate funds - HB 103 Covenant not to sue, make changes to - HB 408: SCS Deaths due to drugs or poisons, coroners' duty to report - HB 67 Dentures, dental and oral health, designate funds for - HB 377 Drugs and poisons, coroners to report deaths from - HB 6 Early childhood testing, requirements for - SB 188; SB 188: HCS, HFA (2),(3); HB 117: SCS (1),(2), SFA (1) E-health, improvement of health through the use of - SJR 104 Elder Justice Act, urge Congress to support - HCR 89 Emergency and disasters, recognition of out-of-state nursing licensees during - HB 102: HCS Food stamp program, applicant to disclose employer information to - HB 230 Governor's Wellness and Physical Activity Initiative, create requirements for - HB 646; HB 646: HCS Health benefits made available to the public, restoration of certain - HB 622: HFA(1) care data, consumer access to - HB 622 Health, definition of - HB 213: HCS Hepatitis C education, awareness, and information program, creation of - HB 540 C education, awareness, information program, creation of - HB 540: HCS Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 240 and ambulatory surgical centers, data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 34 Illegal aliens, services, cost of - HCR 5 Indoor smoking policy, adoption by state and local government - HB 55 Industry & economic development, urge evaluation of Louisville STAR air toxics program impact on - HCR 174 I-SaveRx Internet program, cooperative agreement with - HB 709 Jails and detention facilities, delete smoking policy exemption for - HB 55: HFA(2) Kentucky Cardiovascular Disease Initiative and board, create - HB 477 health information technology coordinator, establish the position of - SB 249 Transitional Assistance Program, applicant to disclose employer information to - HB 230 Kidney disease and organ donation month, declare March 2006 as - SR 268; HR 260 disease, laboratory tests, recommendations - HCR 31 Meningococcal meningitis, provide information about - HB 475 Mercury in vaccines, require person to be informed of - SB 255 Methamphetamine-contaminated property, cleanup program - HB 591: HCS, HFA (2) property, program for cleanup of - HB 591 Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 Nonpublic schools, exempt from health requirements - HB 618 Nuisances - HB 69 Office of Health Policy, creation of, confirmation of Executive Order 2005-779 - SB 61 Osteoporosis, education and prevention program for - SB 202 Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Prescription drug importation from foreign countries, provisions for - HB 163 drug patient assistance programs, improving access to - HB 200 drug reimportation from Canada, provisions for - SB 27 Procedures and requirements for on-site sewage systems installation and permitting, make changes to - HB 573 and requirements for on-site sewage systems, make changes to - HB 573: HCS(1),(2) Retail food establishment donations, regulation, exemption from - HB 68 food establishment, civil and criminal immunity for donations by - HB 68: HCS food establishment, donations, exempt from additional inspections of - HB 68: HFA(1) Sanger, Margaret, honoring life of - HR 132 Smoking cessation, no cost for children in state custody - HB 92; HB 92: HCS policy, delete exemptions for - HB 55: HFA(3) Strategic toxic air reduction program, requirements for termination and replacement of - SB 39: SFA(1) Substance abuse, treatment for - HB 734 The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 Milbank Memorial Fund, congratulate on anniversary of - HR 88 Tobacco dependence treatment, Medicaid coverage of - HB 62; HB 62: HFA (1) dependence, Medicaid coverage of telephone counseling for - HB 62: HCS Toxic mold program, urge establishment of - HR 324 Trauma care system, establish and fund - HB 724 Voluntary energy cost assistance funds, creation of - HB 742; HB 742: SCS (2) energy costs assistance funds, creation of - HB 742: HFA(1) Wellness program for public employees, task force to study feasibility of - HCR 195 Public Medical Assistance Appeals and hearings, speciality physician review required - HB 91: HCS and hearings, specialty physician review required - HB 91 Dentures, dental and oral health, designate funds for - HB 377 Elevated blood lead levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117: HCS Kentucky Children's Health Insurance program, applicant to disclose employer information to - HB 230 Lead, elevated blood levels, testing and reporting of - HB 117 Medicaid, applicant to disclose employer information to - HB 230 Payment of medically necessary treatment, responsibility of - HB 89 Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Public Officers and Employees Adjutant General, absence or inability - HB 660 Agency, definition of - HB 397: HFA(8) Assault, 3rd degree, state officer or employee - HB 526 city or county elected official - HB 481 Cities, police officer career retention program - HB 70 Classified employees, appeal from Personnel Board final order - HB 397: HFA(1) employees, political activity penalties - HB 397 Collective bargaining for public employees, establish process for - HB 467 bargaining, extend to all urban-county employees - HB 511: HFA(1) County fiscal court members, expense allowances, increase - HB 586 Officials Compensation Board - HB 623 Officials compensation Board, abolished - SB 134: HCS Dental and vision health discount plans, require the offering of - HB 131: SFA(1),(3) and vision insurance, clarify requirements for - HB 131: HFA(1) Department of Parks, use of park by off-duty employees - SB 151 Elected officials, salary of - SB 30: HFA(1) Employment of retired public officers, salary limitations - HB 153: HCS Engineer continuing education, exemption for licensee employed as a public servant - SB 34: HFA(7) Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR officers, definition of - HB 397: HFA(8) Order 2005-891, confirmation of Personnel Cabinet reorganization - SB 117 orders and administrative orders creating an administrative body, expiration date of - HB 390: HFA(1) Federal peace officer powers and duties, inclusion of - HB 343: SCS Felons' right to hold office, constitutional amendment to provide restoration of - SB 251 Firefighter personnel - SB 102: SCS Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers, inclusion in the law Enforcement Foundation Program fund - HB 376 Fully insured plan, requirements of - HB 131: SFA(2) Health insurance plan, subject to certain requirements - HB 131: SCS insurance, establish requirements - HB 401 Indoor smoking policy, adoption by state and local government - HB 55 Jailers, evacuation and relocation protocol - HB 258: SCS Jails and detention facilities, delete smoking policy exemption for - HB 55: HFA(2) KEMI Board of Directors, appointment, Jennifer B. Reed - SR 272 Board of Directors, appointment, John C. Miller - SR 273 Labor organization, mandatory membership or financial support prohibited, penalty - HB 38 Local emergency management director, qualifications - SB 177 government employee, motor vehicle insurance - SB 144: SCS government, employees, duty to defend, limitation of - HB 650 Long-term care facility, inspection, revealing in advance - SB 141 Military reservist and national guard, same rights for - SB 161 National Guard duty state active duty, compensation and benefits - SB 254 Office of Homeland Security, executive director's responsibilities - SB 59: HFA(3),(4) of State Budget Director, direct adoption of federal rule - HJR 141 Personnel Board, final order, appeal from - HB 397: HFA(1) Board, hearings, location of - HB 397: HFA(2) Cabinet, direct adoption of federal rule - HJR 141 Political activity prohibitions, three-year statute of limitations applied to - HB 397: HFA(9) Privatization contract requirements, extending application of - HB 400 Public employee health insurance program, clarify requirements of - HB 401: HCS employee health insurance program, requirements for - HB 401: HFA(1),(2) employee health insurance program, requirements for participation in - HB 648 Records and sick leave balances of state employees, transfer of - HB 154 Registrar, marriage license, use of Social Security numbers - HB 111 Retirement, change beneficiary to - HB 10: HCS School board member, retirement service credit - HB 393 Secretary of Personnel Cabinet, conduct review of merit hires - HB 397: HFA(6) Self insured plan, requirements of - HB 131: SFA(2) Sheriffs, certified court security officers - HB 677 Smoking policy, delete exemptions for - HB 55: HFA(3) State employee overnight travel, prior approval for lodging - HB 465 employee political activities, removal of Class A felony - HB 397: HFA(4) employees, sale of craft items to state parks by - HB 195 health insurance plan, clarify requirements of - HB 131: SFA(5) Teacher injuries, no loss of pay or benefits for assault related - SB 51: SCS Teachers and school employees, work time lost due to assault, paid leave during - SB 51: SFA(1) Travel reimbursement rates, federal mileage rates to be used for - HB 60 Wrongful dismissal, limitation of action - HB 469; HB 397: HFA (5),(7) Public Records and Reports Aerial imagery, require copy sent to Commonwealth Office of Technology - SB 111; SB 111: SCS, HFA (1) Animal identification records, release and confidentiality - HB 327 County clerks, omnibus revision of fee schedule for, transfer of duties - HB 456 Criminal homicide interrogation, recording of - HB 747 records - HB 730 Deaths due to drugs or poisons, coroner to report to Vital Statistics - HB 67 Deaths, presence of illegal drugs, reports by Medical Examiners Office - HB 67: HCS Drugs and poisons, coroners to report deaths from - HB 6 Expungement of records, Class D felony and misdemeanor - SB 183; HB 93; HB 93: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(4) Identity theft protection - HB 4 Legal publications, requirements for certain documents - HB 171 Legislative records, processing of - HB 699 Operator's licenses, allow men to change name upon marriage - HB 417 Proceedings, records, juvenile code - HB 436 Record, misdemeanor, expungement of - SB 242 Sex offender legislation - HB 3: SFA(2) offender registration - HB 3: SFA(1) offender, public notification - HB 173 offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Vital statistics, divorce, allow electronic filing of - HB 288 statistics, marriage license, use of Social Security numbers - HB 111 Public Salaries Career employees, promotional increments of - HB 523 Cities, police officer career retention program - HB 70 County Attorney expense allowance, increase from $500 to $1,000 per month - HB 644 Employees, Kentucky School for the Blind and Kentucky School for the Deaf - SB 239 Teachers and school employees, work time lost due to assault, paid leave during - SB 51: SFA(1) Public Utilities Advanced Clean Coal Technologies, support of - SR 309; HR 321 Alternative energy, net metering for - SB 203 Bottled water, labeling source of - HB 120 Cell phone enhanced 911 funding, changes to disbursement allocation - HB 656 Cooperatives, other business endeavors, must show market need - HB 568: HFA(2) Defines penalty for provider tax violation - HB 403: HFA(1) Electric transmission lines, Program Review and Investigations Committee study of - SR 238: SCA(1) Emergency 911 service, service charge on prepaid wireless users - HB 656: FCCR Executive Branch code lobbying provisions, applied to the Public Service Commission - HB 52: HCS Hearing report procedures and timelines, make changes to - HB 470: HCS Interstate benefits of electric transmission lines, consideration of - HB 626 Investment in clean coal energy generation, provide surcharge for cost recovery - HB 538 in water transmission lines, allow cost of recovery of - HB 649 Joint municipal power agencies, creation of - HB 82 Public interest gas pipelines, create - HB 728 Service Commission, appointment of Teresa Hill - SR 146 Service Commission, lobbying provisions of Executive Branch Ethics Code applied to - HB 52 Service Commission, provide authority for Attorney General to submit complaint to - HB 524 Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation, incorporation of - HB 568; HB 568: HCS, HFA (1) Study of siting of electric transmission lines, request - SR 238 Synthetic gas from coal, commission shall approve contracts for - SB 131 Telecommunication device for the deaf, funding - HB 468; HB 468: HFA (1) Telephone companies, alternative regulation - HB 337; HB 337: HCS, HFA (1),(2) deregulation, define and prohibit predatory pricing - HB 337: SFA(3) deregulation, no application to populations below 100,000 - HB 337: SFA(1) deregulation, terms and conditions must be written - HB 337: SFA(2) records, unauthorized use, crime, civil action, creation of - SB 232; HB 543 regulation, predatory pricing prohibited - HB 337: HFA(3) Termination of heating utility service, limitations on - SB 252 Utility rates, petition Public Service Commission not to approve increases - HCR 26 Voluntary energy cost assistance fund, creation of - HB 742: SCS(1) energy cost assistance funds, creation of - HB 742; HB 742: SCS (2) energy costs assistance funds, creation of - HB 742: HFA(1) Wireless enhanced emergency 911 systems, payment for - SB 53 Public Works Engineering services, method of procuring - SB 34: HFA(6) Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund non coal, reduce number of projects - HB 380: HFA(13) Investment in water transmission lines, allow cost of recovery of - HB 649 Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, authorization for programs under - HB 623: SCS Prevailing wage, repeal of - HB 217 Sanitation districts, storm water and sanitary runoff, authority to control for - HB 661 Sidewalks-construction by local governments - HB 552 Tax increment financing, grant to cities of the 2nd class and urban-county governments - SB 194: HFA(4) Urge Congress to intervene on behalf of automotive industries - HR 23 Publications Detailed descriptions, historical markers in and around Capitol, creation of - HB 36 Legal publications, requirements for certain documents - HB 171 Purchasing Agricultural products, state agencies, purchase of - HB 669 Craft items, sale to state parks by state employees - HB 195 Engineering services, method of procuring - SB 34: HFA(6) Government Contract Review Committee, additional reporting to, and authority of - HB 400 contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, create and authorize property acquisition - SB 176: HFA(2) Kentucky State Use Commission, creation of - HB 13 Prison Industries and nonprofit agencies and work centers, government purchasing from - HB 13 Industries and nonprofit agencies and work centers, state government purchasing from - HB 13: HFA(1) Privatization, task force on, creation of - HCR 34 State Use Commission, addition to membership - HB 13: HFA(1) Racing Breeders incentive fund, eligibility requirements determined - HB 453: SCS Casino gaming & electronic gaming devices at racetracks, require approval of local government for - HB 345 gaming and electronic gaming devices at racetracks, require approval of local government for - SB 4 gaming, constitutional amendment to allow - HB 600: HFA(3) gaming, require establishment of - HB 600; HB 600: HFA (2) Equine industry program, funding increased - HB 32 industry program's symposium, content prescribed - HB 32 Horse racing, breeds involved, regulation of - HB 453: CCR racing, quarter horses, Appaloosas, and Arabian horses, eligibility requirements - HB 453 sales, conditions regulation - HB 446: HCS sales, disclosure and record keeping required, actions against violators - HB 446: HFA(3) sales, disclosure and reporting requirements imposed - HB 446: HFA(2) sales, disclosure required - HB 446 sales, dual agency violations, damages assessed - HB 446: SFA(1) sales, dual agency, duties imposed - HB 446: SFA(3),(4) sales, provisions governing - HB 446: HFA(4) Jockey Injury Corporation and Fund, creation of, exercise riders, requirements for - HB 741 Kentucky Horse Racing Authority drug policy, establishment of - HB 161 Horse Racing Authority, casino gaming, role in - HB 601 Race and show horse sales, conditions governing - HB 446: HFA(1) Racehorse sales, provisions for - HB 446: SFA(2) Racetracks and casinos, omnibus bill - SB 7; HB 346 Receipts subject to taxes, compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund, partial funding for - HB 174 subject to taxes, portion to compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund - SB 41 Standardbred development fund, eligibility requirements for - HB 453: FCCR Thoroughbred workers' compensation for jockeys and exercise riders - SB 191: HCA(1) Video lottery gaming, authorization at racetracks - HB 31 Workers' compensation for racing employees, funding mechanism established - HB 741: HCS Railroads Animal carcasses, removal from right-of-way - HB 331 Create railroad improvement tax credits - HB 593 Crossings, require school buses to use flashers when approaching - HB 452 Grade crossing, closure of - HB 168 Railroad crews, relief after seven consecutive working days - HB 542 Safe walkways, provisions for - HB 599 Security, enhancement of - HB 517 Transportation Cabinet, establish district highway and railroad engineer - SB 70: HFA(1) Real Estate Affidavit, order, and deed requirements, inheritance of real property - HB 563 Alien, right to own real and personal property - HB 118 Appraisers, increase per diem payment of - HB 620 Assumption of risk, allow for recreational facilities - HB 228 Claims for material or labor, failure to pay, increase penalty for - HB 713 Eminent Domain, public use, requirement for - HB 508: SFA(1) Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 domain, standards and procedure - HB 114, 183 domain, takings for economic development, federal constitutional prohibition of - HCR 24 Historic or prehistoric remains on property, procedure for disposition of - HB 627 Joint ownership, partition, procedure of sale ordered - HB 723 Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors, membership of - SB 66; SB 66: SCS Methamphetamine-contaminated property, cleanup program - HB 591: HCS, HFA (2) property, program for cleanup of - HB 591 Mortgage loan companies and brokers, regulation of - HB 462 loans, prepayment fees - HB 637: HFA(1) Mortgage, amended by affidavit - SB 45: HFA(4) Noise compatibility permits, establish system for land near airports - HB 229 Offenses, on park property - SB 176: SFA(1) Real Estate Appraisers Board, increase in per diem payment of - HB 620: SCS Estate Appraisers Board, increase per diem payment of - HB 620: HCS estate brokers, change insurance, advertising, and escrow reporting provisions regarding - SB 43: HFA(1) estate brokers, misleading advertisements, warnings established - SB 43: HCS estate brokers, various requirements for - SB 43 Estate Commission, changes in licensee duties, recovery fund, and other aspects of licensure - SB 43: SCS property purchases, require appraisal for all purchases greater than $60,000 - HB 430: HCS Realtors, deadly weapons, issuance of - HB 236: HFA(1) Release of liens, FCCR - SB 45: FCCR Theft by deception, conduct included in - HB 683 Religion Christmas holiday, urge proposal of constitutional amendment for - HCR 15 Covenant marriage, create the option of entering into - HB 242 Monument displaying Ten Commandments, direct placement of - HB 36 Qualified mental health professional, fee-based pastoral counselors added to definition of - HB 732 Religious school buildings, plumbing code, exclusion - SB 152 Ten commandments, permit posting of - HB 16 Reorganization Bicycle and Pedestrian Byways Commission, establish - SB 59: HFA(5); SB 69: HFA (1); SB 70: HFA (2); SB 117: HFA (2); SB 134: HFA (2) Commerce Cabinet, Executive Order 2005-1358 - SB 89: SCS(1) Cabinet, Executive Order 2005-561 - SB 89 Cabinet, Northern Kentucky Convention Center - SB 89: SCS(2) Commission on Small Business Advocacy, Executive Order 2005-571 - SB 68 Department for Technical Education - SB 57: SCA(1); HB 219: HFA (1) of Innovation and Commercialization, Resolution 05-03 - SB 69 of Law, Attorney General Executive Order AG 05-01 - HB 220 of Regional Development, Resolution 05-02 - SB 69 Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center - SB 89: HFA(1),(2) Education Cabinet - SB 105: SCA(1) Cabinet, creation of - SB 105: HCS Cabinet, Executive Order 2005-576 - SB 105 Executive Order 1220-1286, confirmation of - SB 58 Order 2005-779, confirmation of - SB 61 Finance and Administration Cabinet, Exec. Orders 2005-560, 2005-562, and 2005-1254 - SB 134 Office of Homeland Security, creation of - SB 59 of Homeland Security, various conforming amendments - SB 59: HCS, HFA (1) Personnel Cabinet, confirmation of Executive Order 2005-891 - SB 117 Cabinet, Governmental Services Center's location - SB 117: HCS Cabinet, Office of the Secretary, deletion of certain duties - SB 117: HFA(1) Cabinet, reorganization of - SB 117: SCS Transportation Cabinet, confirm Executive Order 2005-1253 - SB 70 Cabinet, establish district highway and railroad engineer - SB 70: HFA(1) Cabinet, technical corrections - SB 70: HCS Workforce Investment Board, Executive Order 2005-327 - SB 57; HB 219 Reproductive Issues Abortion - HB 585: SCS Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750; HB 585: HFA (4) banning, permit exceptions - HB 585: HFA(5) informed consent requirements for - SB 125 informed consent to - SB 125: SFA(1) judicial consent for minors - HB 609 Medicaid coverage of - HB 575 Cloning, human, prohibit - HB 412 Embryo, prohibition of destruction - HB 347 Embryonic research, prohibit use of public funds or facilities, exclude in vitro fertilization - HB 413 Emergency contraceptives, permit sale of without prescription - SB 110: HFA(2) contraceptives, prescribing and dispensing of - HB 353 Griswold v. Connecticut decision, commemorate - HR 130 Honor the Planned Parenthood Federation of America - HR 131 Informed consent, abortion, requirements - HB 585: HFA(1) Nuclear transplantation - HB 370 Roe v. Wade decision, commemorate - HR 124 v. Wade, memorializing - SR 107; HR 102 Sterilization, nontherapeutic, informed consent - HB 585: HFA(1) Research and Methods Cancer tissue, registry for research purposes, establish - HB 525 tissue, registry for research purposes, establish task force - HB 525: HCS DNA collection, any felony - HB 116 The Milbank Memorial Fund, congratulate on anniversary of - HR 88 Retirement and Pensions Annual allowance, increase - HB 224 Beneficiary, change designation of - HB 10: HCS Benefits, classified employees - HB 498: HCS military service - HB 330, 498, 510; HB 510: HCS Claims against the state, payment of - HB 588 Concealed deadly weapon, out-of-state retired officer, carrying of - HB 237 Creditable compensation, clarify disability payments in - SB 51: HFA(1) Death benefits, police and fire, 2nd and 3rd class - HB 402 in the line of duty, increase in allowance to survivor when - HB 687 Defined contribution plan, study feasibility of offering - HCR 173 Elected officials, retirement of - SB 30: HFA(1) Employment of retired elected officials, suspension of retirement - HB 153: HCS Estate, change beneficiary to - HB 10: HCS Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision, urge Congress to repeal - HCR 106, 147 Grandfathered peace officer, certification of - HB 343 Hazardous duty, definition of - HB 614 duty, include certain agriculture employees - HB 358 Judges and justices - HB 153: HFA(1) Judicial retirement - HB 276: HCS(1) retirement, service credit for five years - HB 443 Kentucky retirement systems, beneficiaries, change of designation - HB 10 Teachers' Retirement System, hazardous duty positions - HB 664 Military active duty, local board of education employee, retirement contribution - HB 79: HCS(1), HFA (1) active duty, local board of education employee, retirement contribution for - HB 79: HFA(2),(3) Persons declared disabled by a private retirement prog, eligible for discounted hunting/fishing lic. - HB 409 Police and Firefighters' Retirement and Benefit Fund - SB 114 and firefighters' retirement and benefit fund, urban-county governments - HB 486 Public employee health insurance program, requirements for unescorted retirees - HB 648 Purchased service, Head Start employment - HB 18 Reemployment, elected officials - HB 153 Retired educators, reemployment of - HB 210 judges, remove gender-specific language - HB 318 Retirement and health insurance benefits for police and firefighters, urban-counties - SB 108 Service on school board, purchase of credit - HB 393 State parks, discount for retired member - HB 141: HFA(2),(3) Teachers' retirement system, amend language to conform to budget language - HB 555: HCS Retirement System, insurance and annuities - HB 555 retirement, disability benefits - SB 253 Teachers, medical insurance fund - SB 24 Urban-county retirement and survivor benefits, application and payout - SB 108: HCS Volunteer firefighter pension plan, urge review of - HR 256 Retroactive Legislation BR 1987, August 30, 2005 - SB 254 Death benefits, distribution of - SB 150 Lump sum payment and increase benefit to survivors of death in line of duty - HB 687 Safety Accidents in coal mines, reporting incident of - HB 572: HFA(4) in coal mines, reporting of - HB 572: SCA(1) in coal mines, requirements for making reports of - HB 572: HFA(3) All-terrain vehicle, include off-road motorcycles in definition of - HB 334: HFA(1) ATV helmet requirement, restrict to public property - HB 334: HFA(3),(5) ATVs, require helmets for operators and passengers under 16 - SB 163; HB 334; HB 117: SCS (2) require helmets for operators and passengers under 16 on public property - HB 117: SFA(3); HB 334: HFA (4) restriction on operation by children under 16 - SB 187 Children left in vehicles, urge auto makers to install warning systems - HR 27 CMRS Fund, additional permissive uses - HB 656: HCA(1) fund, restore language requiring collection by wireless companies - HB 656: HCS Coal miner safety, drug and alcohol testing, requirements for - HB 404 Conveyor belt inspection, to be done by certified and trained person - HB 458 Division of Emergency Management, local emergency management director, qualifications - SB 177 Drug and alcohol retesting, miner certifications, requirements for - HB 572: HCS and alcohol testing of miners, requirements of - HB 572: HFA(1),(2) Electrical inspections, local government powers regarding - HB 28: SCS Electrician licensing, exempting employees of natural gas pipeline facilities from - HB 385 Electricians, inspection of work performed by - HB 28 Emergency 911 service, service charge on prepaid wireless users - HB 656: FCCR action plans, coal mine waste impoundments, requirements for - SJR 230 Expelled students, educational services for - HB 216 Hazardous waste, extend fee to 2008 and provide for waiver - SB 75 Hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 240 and ambulatory surgical centers, data on hospital-acquired infection rates reported by - HB 34 Housing, Buildings and Construction administrative regulation procedure, exemptions from - SB 224: SCS Buildings and Construction, changes in authority to promulgate administrative regulations - SB 224 Long-term care facilities, sprinkler system, information about - HB 121 Methamphetamine-contaminated property, cleanup program - HB 591: HCS, HFA (2) property, program for cleanup of - HB 591 Mine Equipment Task Force, establishment of - HB 693: HCS safety, requirements for - HB 503; SB 200: SCS, HCS Nonpublic schools, exempt from health requirements - HB 618 Off-road Motorcycle and ATV Commission, add members - SB 32; HB 309 OSH standards, board meetings and duties of the chairman, provisions for - HB 387 Pennington, Edwin, coal miner, memorializing - SR 157 Railroad crews, relief after seven consecutive working days - HB 542 Rescue chambers in mines, authorize use of - HB 567 Safety and Licensing, mine rescue chambers, matching grants programs, creation of - HB 693 Sex offenders, criminal activity, registration, residency, and requirements - HB 3; HB 3: HCS Slow-moving vehicles, lightning requirements for - HB 278 Sprinkler systems in long-term care facilities, notification about rooms not equipped with - HB 121: HCS Telecommunicator training, police, fire, emergency - SB 155; SB 155: SCS Sales Alcoholic beverages, transitional license for - SB 97 beverages, use of gift card for - SB 49: HCA(1) Audiologists, different board to license the fitting and sale of hearing instruments by - SB 135 Bottled water, labeling source of - HB 120 Consumer credit, disclosures - HB 529 Eggs, emergency recall, labeling - HB 442 Horse sales, conditions regulation - HB 446: HCS sales, disclosure and record keeping required, actions against violators - HB 446: HFA(3) sales, disclosure and reporting requirements imposed - HB 446: HFA(2) sales, dual agency in, disclosures required - HB 446 sales, dual agency violations, damages assessed - HB 446: SFA(1) sales, provisions governing - HB 446: HFA(4) Judicial sales, bond, interest rate on - HB 514 Lottery sales, Sunday sales banned - HB 222: HFA(1) ticket sales, prohibitions established - HB 222: HFA(2) Malt beverage sales, novelty items included, conditions governing - SB 229: HFA(1) Pawnbrokers, time of sale of items - SB 213 Race and show horse sales, conditions governing - HB 446: HFA(1) Real estate brokers, offering prizes and other permitted or required activities by - SB 43: SCS estate brokers, various requirement for advertising and transactions by - SB 43 Restaurant wine sales, partially consumed bottle, removal from premises - SB 56 Retail installment sales contracts, statute of limitations - SB 154: SFA(1) Telemarketing, Do Not Call Registry - HB 536 Telephone directories, misrepresentation of geographic location of floral businesses prohibited - HB 522 Uniform Commercial Code, update of - SB 154; SB 154: SCA (1) Wine, partially-consumed bottles, transportation of - SB 56: SCS Science and Technology Bioscience industries, fund to promote development of - HB 671 Broadband technology, deployment - HB 550 Coal-to-liquid fuel plant, support efforts to site in Kentucky - HR 285 Davenport, C. Michael, recognize for economic development success - HR 196 FutureGen project, support efforts to site in Kentucky - SR 286; HR 276, 294 Kentucky e-health network, prescription assistance programs, access to - HB 200 Mesonet, recognized as official state network for monitoring weather and climate - SJR 228 Reorganization, Geographic Advisory council, 911 Coordinator, and Commercial Mobile Radio Service - SB 134 Rogers, Congressman Hal, honor and support efforts to secure federal laboratory - SR 274 Telecommunications devices for the deaf or TDDs, change designation for - SB 88 Secretary of State Certification of changes made, notification of - HB 423; HB 423: HCS; HB 438: SCS Filing deadline for independent candidates and third parties, change of - HB 754 General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Limited Liability Company Act, omnibus revisions - HB 349 Notaries public, procedural requirements for obligation with good security provided by - SB 179: SCS Notary publics, regulation of - SB 179; HB 564 State/Executive Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 93 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 93: SCS Securities Broker-dealer, construction of KRS Chapter 292 - SB 90: HCS Broker-dealers, exempt from registration - SB 90: HFA(1) regulation of - SB 90: HFA(2) Cause of action for fraud - SB 90 Examination of books and records - SB 90 Investment adviser representative, definition - SB 90 Investors - SB 90: SFA(1) Registration and fees - SB 90 revocation, suspension or denial - SB 90 Repeal KRS 292.330 - SB 90 Requirements for transaction of business - SB 90 Technical corrections - SB 90: SCS Uniform Commercial Code, update of - SB 154; SB 154: SCA (1) Sewer Systems Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund non coal, reduce number of projects - HB 380: HFA(13) Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, authorization for programs under - HB 623: SCS Sanitation districts, storm water and sanitary runoff, authority to control for - HB 661 Sheriffs Certified court security officers - HB 677 peace officers, identification program for - HB 619 Concealed deadly weapon, out-of-state retired officer, carrying of - HB 237 County device, service of process - SB 204: SFA(2) Deputy sheriffs, employment protection in certain counties without a merit board - HB 596 Eviction of manufactured home residents, sheriff required to wait - HB 187 False statement to peace officer - SB 116 Fees, increase in - HB 537: SCS(2) increase in for certain services - HB 537 Funding, KLEPF fund salary supplements - SB 118 Grandfathered peace officer, certification of - HB 343 Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115; HB 115: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) Inmates and prisoners, prohibition on sexual conduct with - HB 407 Interlocal agreements between counties, study of KLEPF program increases and tax collection - HB 119 agreements, provide incentives for police services - HB 119: HCS Labor organization, mandatory membership or financial support prohibited, penalty - HB 38 Law Enforcement Foundation Program, standards and procedures - HB 351 enforcement personnel, define and prescribe duties - HB 505 Missing persons, database and procedures for - HB 447 Motor vehicles, inspection fee, increase - HB 500 Peace officer, certification of - HB 351 officers, training without pay, authorization for - HB 30 Police, sheriffs, coroners, assistance in other jurisdictions - HB 504 Sex offender, public notification - HB 173 offenses and offenders - SB 16; HB 41 Vehicle inspections, require inspection of historic vehicles only to authenticate VIN - HB 375 Small Business Accountants, insurance requirements for - HB 363 Acupuncturists, licensure requirement for - HB 17: SCS licensure requirements for - HB 17; HB 17: HCS Agricultural diversification and Development Council, repeal of - HB 266 Agritourism Advisory Council, membership, changes to - HB 110 Agritourism, liability, protection from - HB 192 Alcoholic beverage sales at qualified historic sites - HB 497; HB 497: SCS, SFA (1),(2) beverage sales, transitional license for - SB 97 Architects, licensing provisions for - SB 62: SCS Barbers and barber shops, independent contractors working for - HB 148 Bed and breakfast inns and farmstays - SB 189 Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) Credit cards, charges to merchants - HB 592 Davenport, C. Michael, recognize for economic development success - HR 196 General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Gift cards, provisions for - SB 49; HB 259; SB 49: SCS, SFA (1),(2),(3) Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 Grant program, creation of - HB 422 Health insurance, ICARE Program - HB 445; HB 445: HCS Indoor tanning facilities, permit required for - HB 151; HB 151: HCS Insurance consultants, business entities licensed as - HB 561 Junk and scrap recyclers, activities allowed by and duties of - HB 85 Kentucky Board of Architects, provisions for - SB 62 Grape and Wine Council, makeup of - HB 269: SCS Grape and Wine Council, membership of - HB 269 Limited Liability Company Act, omnibus revisions - HB 349 Massage therapy regulation, amend provisions for - SB 91; SB 91: SFA (1) Pawnbrokers, time of sale of items - SB 213 Personal information, privacy - HB 175: HCS, HFA (1) Reorganization, Commission on Small Business Advocacy - SB 68 Small business financing, create fund - HB 725 business ombudsman, duties regarding administrative regulations - SB 96: SCS business ombudsman, establish for administrative regulations - SB 96; HB 374 employer health insurance, state ICARE program to assist with - HB 445: SCS, SFA (1) State Rural Development Council, urge creation of - HR 316 Wineries, small and farm, regulation of - SB 82 Space and Offices Government buildings, smoking policy for - HB 55: SCS Government-owned buildings, display of documents in - HB 304 New State Capitol gift shop, change in inventory requirements - HB 306 Special Districts Air pollution control districts - SB 39: HCS Candidate, soil and water conservation district supervisor, requirements for petitioners - HB 361: SFA(1), HFA (1) Eminent domain, authority and procedure - HB 554 Fire hydrants, water districts not to charge for installation and maintenance of - HB 674 Firefighters Foundation Program Fund, appropriations from - HB 459 Interlocal agreements between counties, incentives for the creation of - HB 119 Management districts, structure and function - HB 23 Official state portrait of Daniel Boone, designation of - SB 63 Property tax rate posting requirements - HB 307 Sanitation districts, storm water and sanitary runoff, authority to control for - HB 661 Senate Bill, delete Section 3 - SB 28: HFA(1) Subdivision road districts - HB 405 Unified local government, creation of - HB 437: HCS State Agencies Administrative hearings, feasibility of establishing central panel for - SCR 198 regulations - HB 374: HFA(1),(2),(3) regulations affecting, fiscal note analysis required - SB 98 regulations cost analysis and compliance efforts - HB 374: SCS regulations, central state government Web site to provide system for registration - SB 96: SCS regulations, notification form, agency to provide electronically - SB 96 Agencies' IT infrastructure, review of, consolidation of operational control by COT - SB 134: HCS Agency, definition of - HB 397: HFA(8) Agricultural Development Board, add Kentucky State director - HB 448 Development Board, set member per diem - HB 639 Assessment for public schools, changes in - SB 130: HCS ATVs, require helmets for operators and passengers under 16, exempt agricultural use - HB 117: SCS(1) Bicycle and Bikeways Commission, allow to file amicus briefs - HB 53 Board and commission members, potential, notification of financial disclosure requirements - HB 654 of Dentistry, per diem rate, increase - HB 603 of Emergency Medical Services - HB 155 of Medical Licensure, certification of surgical assistants by - SB 173: HCS of Nursing, controlled substances electronic data, access to - HB 518 of Nursing, Nurse Licensure Compact, enactment of - HB 102 Boards and commissions members, nonsalaried, not required to file financial disclosure - HB 655 and commissions, appointments, Governor permitted to achieve gender equity with - HB 2 and commissions, various ones abolished - HB 623; SB 134: HCS Cab. for Health & Family Services, long-term care facilities, notification of inspections, penalties - HB 360 for Health & Family Services, long-term care minimum staffing committee, creation of - HB 362 Cabinet for Health & Family Services, Governor's Wellness and Physical Activity Initiative - HB 646: HCS for Health and Family Services, administrative regulations, AEDs at fitness facilities - HB 182; HB 182: HCS for Health and Family Services, cancer, registry for tissue research, establish - SB 218 for Health and Family Services, collaborate on organ and tissue donor registry - HB 57: HCS for Health and Family Services, commend for leadership of - SJR 104 for Health and Family Services, cooperative agreement with I-SaveRx program - HB 709 for Health and Family Services, drug reimportation from Canada, responsibilities of - SB 27 for Health and Family Services, establish organ and tissue donor registry - HB 57; HB 57: HFA (1),(2) for Health and Family Services, foster parents, rights and responsibilities - HB 159; HB 159: HCS, HFA (1) for Health and Family Services, foster parents, training in investigations required - HB 159 for Health and Family Services, health information technology coordinator - SB 249 for Health and Family Services, newborn screening, coverage of prescribed foods - SB 18 for Health and Family Services, penalty for reprisal against whistle blowers - SB 207 for Health and Family Services, prescription drug assistance program, creation of - HB 200 for Health and Family Services, trauma care system, establish and fund - HB 724 Capital Development Committee, abolishment nullified - HB 623: HCS projects threshold amounts, increase - SB 84 Career employees, promotional increments of - HB 523 Casino Gaming Advisory Committee, creation of - HB 601 Charitable Asset Administration Board, abolishment nullified - HB 623: HCS CMRS Board, responsibilities of - SB 53 Commissioner of Education, appoint hearing officers - HB 498 Commonwealth Office of Technology, copies of aerial imagery from entities within KY to be sent to - SB 111 Office of Technology, agencies' confidential or privileged data - SB 134: HCS Office of Technology, public building planning and mapping system - SB 171; SB 171: HFA (1),(2) Office of Technology, require copies of aerial imagery from entities within Kentucky - SB 111: SCS Office of Technology, require copies of aerial imagery from entities within KY - SB 111: HFA(1) Corrections, Department of, administrative regulations - HB 351 Criminal Justice Training, Department of, concealed deadly weapon license, training for - HB 204 Dental college, dental hygienist board member shall not be faculty of - HB 603: HFA(1) Department for Community Based Services, recommend modernization of - SR 323; HJR 10 for Local Government, state local debt office - SB 28: HCA(1) for Public Health, osteoporosis, education and prevention program of - SB 202 of Agriculture, anhydrous ammonia, dye additive for - HB 176 of Corrections, fees levied by - HB 425 of Education - SB 212 of Education, establish new baseline for accountability index - SB 130 of Education, interoperability study - HB 341: CCR of Education, NCLB reports - SJR 199 of Education, remove district pilot program from interoperability study - HB 341: FCCR of Education, Schools Interoperability Framework - HB 341 of Education, state assessment program, writing not be required - HB 7 of Education, technology interoperability, mandate - SB 228 of Military Affairs, military families, assistance for - SB 2; SB 2: SCS, HCS of Parks, property controlled by, prohibition against interference with - SB 176: SCS of Parks, use of park by off-duty employees - SB 151 of Veterans' Affairs, veterans' benefits claims, assistance with - HB 310 Dept. for Mental Health and Mental retardation, resource center created by - SB 234 for Mental Health and Mental Retardation, resource center created within - SB 174: HCS for Public Health, retail food establishment donations, exempt regulation by - HB 68 for Public Health, retail food establishment, donations, exempt from additional regulations by - HB 68: HFA(1) Determining school facilities construction needs, additional weights included - SB 165 Division of Emergency Management, local emergency management director, qualifications - SB 177 of Emergency Management, public building planning and mapping system - SB 171; SB 171: HFA (1),(2) of Kentucky State Medical Examiners Office, drug-related deaths, annual report by - HB 67: HFA(1) Early Childhood Development Authority, intervention program responsibilities - HB 355 Education, nutrition standards, approved beverages, skim and 2% milk - SB 48 Educational Professional Standards Board, Council on Postsecondary Education, KDE - HJR 14 Professional Standards Board, rank of teachers, qualifications for - HB 125 Eminent domain, authority and procedure - HB 554 End-of-course exams, Kentucky Department of Education to conduct pilot of - HB 197: HCS Engineers, continuing education, exemption provided - SB 34: HFA(2) Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet, hearings, procedures for - HB 470 and Public Protection Cabinet, junk and scrap recyclers, jurisdiction over - HB 85 Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR Branch code lobbying provisions, applied to the Public Service Commission - HB 52: HCS branch ethics code, applied to unpaid executive officers - SB 6 branch lobbying, registration fee established for - HB 298 Finance Administration, overnight travel, prior approval for lodging - HB 465 and Administration Cabinet, private automobile usage rates, removal of secretary's authority - HB 60 and Administration Cabinet, requests for travel - HB 465: HCS Forestry Best Management Practices Board, administration, reporting - SB 147 Franklin Circuit Court, creation of alternative concurrent jurisdiction - SB 257 Government contracts, preference for Kentucky small businesses in - HB 185 Health and Family Services, adoption, home study requirements - HB 169 and Family Services, children's residential services, location of, notice to public - HB 170 and Family Services, Medicaid, abortion coverage by - HB 575 and Family Services, Public Health, kidney disease, laboratory tests, recommendations - HCR 31 and Family Services, strategy to eliminate healthcare disparities - HB 213 Hearing report procedures and timelines, make changes to - HB 470: HCS Heritage Council, documentation and standards for preservation of rock fences - SCR 130 Hiring, veterans' preference - HB 24: SCS(2) Historic Properties, direct to display plaque honoring Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs - SJR 160 Historical markers in and around Capitol, Finance Cabinet, direct consideration and placement of - HB 36 Housing, Buildings and Construction administrative regulation procedure, exemptions from - SB 224: SCS Buildings and Construction, changes in authority to promulgate administrative regulations - SB 224 Human Rights Commission, sexual orientation and gender identity, discrimination based on, prohibit - HB 369 Identity theft protection - HB 4 Improvements in state-leased property - SB 216 James G. Cibulka, confirmation to the Education Professional Standards Board - HCR 39 Judicial Branch Budget - HB 382: HCS Branch Budget, Free Conference Committee Report - HB 382: FCCR Justice Cabinet, sex offender registrants - HB 11, 157 Justice, Medical Examiners Office, reports on presence of illegal drugs - HB 67: HCS Juvenile Justice, residential services, location of, notice to public - HB 170 Justice, records, access, facilities - HB 351 KDE and School Facilities Construction Commission, study of facility planning - HJR 220 KEES scholarships, scores required for - HB 551 Kentucky Board of Education and commissioner of education, appeals to - HB 546: HCS Board of Education, appointment of C.B. Akins, Sr. to - HCR 224 Board of Education, appointment of Gail W. Wells to - HCR 223 Board of Education, appointment of Jeanne H. Ferguson to - HCR 225 Board of Education, appointment of Katheryn R. Baird to - HCR 229 Board of Education, appointment of Wilburn Joe Brothers to - HCR 227 Board of Education, appointment, John Douglas Hubbard - HCR 222 Board of Education, eligibility change for high school athletics managed and controlled by - SB 77; HB 432 Board of Education, reappointment, R. Keith Travis - HCR 226 Department of Veterans Affairs, veterans' benefits, administration of - SB 67 e-Health Network, advance directive and organ donation registries, supported by - SB 19 Equine Breed Authority, creation and duties of - HB 601 Gaming & Lottery Corporation, duties and authority of - HB 601 Gaming & Lottery Corporation, rename Kentucky Lottery Corporation as - HB 601 Gaming Commission, creation of - HB 346 Heritage Council, recognized for 40 years of exemplary service - HCR 161 Horse Park, capital construction projects - HB 223 Infrastructure Authority, addition of three members - HB 623: HFA(1) Military Heritage Commission, designees, allowance of - SB 133 Recreational Trails Authority, add members to - HB 309: HCS Retirement Systems, employee participation in state programs - HB 154: HCS River Authority, members and meetings of - HB 623: HFA(2) State Use Commission, creation of - HB 13 KHEAA, board of authority, appointment to - HB 449 encouraged to study KEES awards at certain out-of-state institutions - HR 323 executive director, duties of - HB 449 KHESLC, board of directors, appointment to - HB 449 executive director, duties of - HB 449 Ky e-Health Network, registries of existence and location of advance directives, supported by - SB 19: SCS Land use agreement, authorize to enter - SB 241 Leave, family military - HB 357 Licensing boards, role required in credentialing of military spouses - SB 74 Literacy and health services for preschool children - HB 355 Lockdown emergency practice, requirement of - HB 206: HCS emergency procedure system, establishing - HB 206 Lorraine G. Williams, confirmation to the Education Professional Standards Board - HCR 42 Lottery sales, Sunday sales banned - HB 222: HFA(1) Medicaid, pay-for-performance demonstrations, application by - SJR 176 tobacco dependence treatment, coverage of - HB 62; HB 62: HFA (1) Meningococcal meningitis, provide information about - HB 475 Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 National board certified teacher mentors, supplement for - HB 617 Offenses, on park property - SB 176: SFA(1) Office of Charitable Gaming, authority and responsibility of - HB 702 of Homeland Security, executive director's responsibilities - SB 59: HFA(3),(4) of Homeland Security, responsibilities of - SB 59 of Housing, Buildings & Construction, plumbers' license renewal, continuing ed. requirement - HB 478 of Insurance, captive insurers, regulation of - HB 342 of Security Coordination, public building planning and mapping system - SB 171; SB 171: HFA (1),(2) of the Attorney General, appoint hearing officers - HB 330, 510 Parks, sale by state employees of craft items to - HB 195 Per diem, establish for Agricultural Development Board - HB 639 Personal information, privacy - HB 175; HB 175: HCS, HFA (1) Personnel Board, confirmation of Jack C. Smith, Jr. to - SR 270 Board, final order, appeal from - HB 397: HFA(1) Board, hearings, location of - HB 397: HFA(2) Board, selection method changes, approval of - HB 397 Cabinet, confirmation of Executive Order 2005-891 - SB 117 Cabinet, Governmental Services Center's location - SB 117: HCS Cabinet, hiring employees - SB 239 Cabinet, Office of the Secretary, deletion of certain duties - SB 117: HFA(1) Cabinet, reorganization of - SB 117: SCS Cabinet, secretary to conduct review of merit hires - HB 397: HFA(6) Physicians Care Program for the uninsured, creation of - SB 180; SB 180: SCS, HFA (1) Prison Industries Enhancement Program, create - SB 119 Private property, taking, restrictions on - HB 165 Privatization contracts requirements, extending application of - HB 400 Probation and parole, sex offender monitoring - HB 11 and Parole, sex offender monitoring - HB 157 Problem Gambling Fund Committee, establishment of - HB 601 Property controlled by Department of Parks, prohibition against interference with - SB 176 Public buildings and grounds, historical displays, guidelines for promotion of - HB 277 Health, smoking cessation, no cost for children in state custody - HB 92; HB 92: HCS parking fees, POW and disabled veteran license holders exempt from - SB 42 Service Commission, lobbying provisions of Executive Branch Ethics Code applied to - HB 52 Service Commission, provide authority for Attorney General to submit complaint to - HB 524 Purchasing from Prison Industries and nonprofit agencies and work centers - HB 13 Recreational Vehicle Certification and Licensure Board, repeal of - HB 308; SB 122: SCS, HFA (1) Reorganization, Department of Law, Attorney General Executive Order AG 05-01 - HB 220 Reporting requirements and exemptions, government contracts - SB 73; HB 66 Require economic development cabinet and revenue to provide research data to LRC - HB 745 School Facilities Construction Commission - SB 205 Secretary of State, corporate law provisions - HB 350 SFCC and KDE to collaborate on school building model design program - SB 231 Social worker, threatening of - HB 73 State assessment program, writing portfolios not to be required - SB 3 employment, veterans' hiring preference - HB 260 Police, Department of, concealed deadly weapon license, issuance of - HB 204 Use Commission, addition to membership - HB 13: HFA(1) State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS, HCS Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 93 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 93: SCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Branch Budget, conference committee report - HB 380: CCR Student harassment, intimidation, or bullying program or curriculum, opt out provision - HB 270: HFA(4) harassment, intimidation, or bullying, program or curriculum, adopted by school council - HB 270: HCS harassment, intimidation, or bullying, protection from - SB 109: HCS, HFA (1) harassment, intimidation, or bullying, reporting of incidents - HB 270 Tardiness and habitual tardiness, policy to define - HB 138: HFA(2) Teachers' Retirement System, allow reemployment of retired educators - HB 210 Technology, No Child Left Offline initiative, commending - HJR 199 Ten Commandments monument on Capitol grounds, direct placement of - HB 277: SCS The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 Translation services, cost of, study directed - HCR 175 Transportation Cabinet technology infrastructure, remove exemption for - SB 134: HFA(1) Cabinet, certificates for driving, establish procedures for - SB 248 Cabinet, operation of All-terrain vehicles, no age restriction and helmet requirement - HB 164 Cabinet, pilot project for vegetation control near billboards - HJR 202 Cabinet, reorganization of - SB 70 Cabinet, urge issue of license plate honoring Abraham Lincoln in 2009 - SR 101 Cabinet, urge to keep Combs Airport open - HR 146 Transportation, collaborate on organ and tissue donor registry - HB 57: HCS Highway Superintendent I and II, educational requirements removed - HB 367 seat belt use signage - SB 171: HCS Veterans' Affairs Department, fiduciary responsibilities - HB 454; HB 24: FCCR hiring preference, establishment of - HB 24; HB 24: SCS (1), SFA (1),(2) Workforce Investment Board, reorganization of - SB 57 Investment Board, responsibilities - HB 219 State Employees Career employees, promotional increments of - HB 523 Classified employee political activities, punishment for violations - HB 397 employees, appeal from Personnel Board final order - HB 397: HFA(1) employees, increase representation on Personnel Board - HB 397 Collective bargaining for public employees, establish process for - HB 467 Court of Justice, technical correction - HB 276 Craft items, sale to state parks by state employees - HB 195 Craftpersons, conflicts of interest regarding - HB 195: SCS Defined contribution plan, study feasibility of offering - HCR 173 Department of Parks, use of park by off-duty employees - SB 151 Emergency Medical Services Board, attach to KCTCS - SB 139 Medical Services Board, personnel functions and transfers - SB 139 Evaluations, appeal from - HB 397: HFA(3) Executive Branch Budget, free conference committee report - HB 380: FCCR officers, definition of - HB 397: HFA(8) Health insurance program, TRICARE option - SB 30 Judicial Branch Budget - HB 382: HCS Branch Budget, Free Conference Committee Report - HB 382: FCCR Kentucky Retirement Systems, employee participation in state programs - HB 154: HCS Live organ donation, provide leave time for - HB 435 Military active duty, supplemental pay for state employees - HB 100 National Guard state active duty, compensation and benefits - SB 254 Overnight travel, prior approval for lodging - HB 465 Personnel Board, hearings, location of - HB 397: HFA(2) Cabinet, confirmation of Executive Order 2005-891 - SB 117 Cabinet, Office of the Secretary, deletion of certain duties - SB 117: HFA(1) Political activity prohibitions, three-year statute of limitations applied to - HB 397: HFA(9) Prescription drug importation from foreign countries, provisions for - HB 163 drug reimportation from Canada, provisions for - SB 27 Public employee dental and vision health insurance, require availability - HB 131 Records and sick leave balances of state employees, transfer of - HB 154 Retired judges, remove gender-specific language - HB 318 Retirement, repeal Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision - HCR 147 repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision - HCR 106 Secretary of Personnel Cabinet, conduct review of merit hires - HB 397: HFA(6) Social worker, threatening of - HB 73 State employee political activities, removal of Class A felony - HB 397: HFA(4) employee political activity violations, punishment for - HB 397: HFA(10) State/Executive Branch Budget - HB 380: SCS, HCS Branch Budget, appropriation of - HB 380 Branch Budget, conference committee report - HB 380: CCR Teachers and school employees, work time lost due to assault, paid leave during - SB 51: SFA(1) Transportation Engineering Assistant I, experience requirements for - HB 512 Transportation, Highway Superintendent I and II, educational requirements removed - HB 367 Travel reimbursement rates, federal mileage rates to be used for - HB 60 Veterans' hiring preference, establishment of - HB 24; HB 24: SCS (1), SFA (1),(2) State Symbols and Emblems "Women's History Month," designated as March - HR 248 Bowling Green Chamber Orchestra, designated the official state chamber orchestra - HB 597 Burgoo Capital of the World, designate Anderson County as - HJR 54 Capitol grounds, urge FAA to restrict air traffic near - SR 9 Clarkson Honeyfest, official state honey festival - HB 46 Flag desecration likely to produce breach of peace, prohibit - HB 58 Homeplace on Green River, Inc. designate as museum of Kentucky agriculture - HB 638 Kentucky History Day, proclaim second Friday in September as - HCR 278 New Capitol Annex Building, named the Vic Hellard, Jr., Legislative Office Building - HB 751 Official aviation museum of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, designation of - SJR 173; HJR 110 outdoor musical theater and outdoor theater capital, designation - HB 76: HFA(3) state painting of Daniel Boone's passage through Cumberland Gap, designation of - HB 76: HFA(5) state portrait of Daniel Boone, designation of - HB 76 state portrait of Henry Clay, designation of - HB 76: HFA(1) Painted Stone Settlers, official state Revolutionary War reenactors - HB 282 Purple Heart license plates, prohibit state logo or brand on - SB 124: SCS Rock fences, documentation and standards for preservation of - SCR 130 Statutes Comparative fault, third party defendants, statute of limitations for - SB 210 Studies Directed Administrative hearings, central panel, study of - SCR 183 hearings, feasibility of establishing central panel for - SCR 198 Anesthesiologist assistants, LRC to study the certification and scope of practice requirements of - SB 175: SCS Assistance provided to schools, study of - HCR 214 Auto Tours, direct Transportation and Commerce Cabinets to study ways to promote - HJR 7: HCS Billboards, pilot project for vegetation control near - HJR 202 Cities, equitable taxation for - HCR 197 Civics education pilot, evaluation of - SB 115; SB 115: SCS Clinical pharmacists, require study of - SB 110: HCS Cost of textbooks, P-16 - SB 130: HFA(5); HCR 9: HFA (1) Costs associated with educating children of undocumented aliens - HCR 25 Department of Education, conduct study of education technology - HB 341: HCS District pilot program, remove from Department of Education interoperability study - HB 341: FCCR E-scrap Task Force, establishment of - HCR 28 Hunting, land available to hunters - SCR 34 Immigration in Kentucky, creation of task force to study impact of - HCR 190: HCS in Kentucky, task force to study, addition of two members to - HCR 190: HFA(1) in Kentucky, update study on impact of - HCR 190 Interoperability study by Department of Education - HB 341: CCR KEES awards at certain out-of-state institutions, study encouraged - HR 323 Kentucky Retirement Systems, study defined contribution plan for - HCR 173 Medicaid program, number of employed persons - HB 493: HFA(1) OEA, study of NCLB reports - SJR 199 Personnel Cabinet, feasibility of background and reference check on applicants - HB 397 Privatization, Kentucky government, create task force on - HCR 34 Public-private partnerships to operate transportation facilities - SR 254 Pupil transportation for public schools - HB 261: HCS Raw milk and milk product regulation, task force to study - HCR 209 REAL ID Act of 2005, implementation study - SJR 232 Required noininstructional time of teachers, study of - HCR 187 School facilities faculty planning procedures, KDE and SFCC to review and improve - HJR 220 School-based health services - HCR 169 Sex offenders and registration - HB 11, 157 Siting of electric transmission lines - SR 238 State debt policies and practices, study of - SCR 95 Rural Development Council, study creation of - HCR 137 Students on prescription drugs, include in study - HCR 169: HFA(1) Study of statewide educational data system, changes to - HB 341: SFA(2) Task Force on County Consolidation, recommendations for process allowing counties to consolidate - HJR 219 force, wildlife conservation, funding for - HCR 115 Teachers' retirement system, study directed regarding pension obligation bonds - HB 555: HCS Technology, public schools - HB 341: SCS Textbooks, cost of elementary, secondary and postsecondary - SB 205: HFA(1); HCR 227: HFA (1) Time and the use of time and requirements for teachers, task force to study - HCR 207 Translation services, state government, cost of - HCR 175 Urban Violence Task Force established - SCR 105; HCR 12 Vegetation control pilot project, delay reporting time - HJR 202: HCA(1) Wellness program for public employees, task force to study feasibility of - HCR 195 Wildlife conservation, funding for, task force to study - HCR 115 Substance Abuse Accidents in coal mines, reporting incident of - HB 572: HFA(4) in coal mines, reporting of - HB 572: SCA(1) in coal mines, requirements for making reports of - HB 572: HFA(3) Alcohol and drug counselors, licensing of - HB 625 Coal miner safety, drug and alcohol testing, requirements for - HB 404 Controlled substance, overdose of, physicians and institutions to report - HB 595 Deaths caused by drugs or poisons, coroner's duty to report - HB 67 Drug and alcohol retesting, miner certifications, requirements for - HB 572: HCS and alcohol testing of miners, requirements for - HB 572 Marijuana and controlled substance tax, rate changes, increase funding for enforcement - HB 685 Narcotic treatment program, location of - HB 297 Pretrial diversion, alcohol or substance abuse - SB 245 Probation and conditional discharge, conditions of, authorization of payment to certain programs - SB 79 Recovery Kentucky, banning sex offenders from - HB 384 Substance abuse, criminal proceedings and treatment relating to - SB 245: HCS(1), HFA (4) Treatment for - HB 734 Sunday Closing Lottery sales, Sunday sales banned - HB 222: HFA(1) ticket sales, prohibitions established - HB 222: HFA(2) Surface Mining Blasting operations, serious physical injury, definition of - SB 138: SCA(1) Blasting, license requirements for - SB 137 Certified miners, drug testing, requirements for - SB 201 Coal miner safety, drug and alcohol testing, requirements for - HB 404 Conveyor belt examinations, certified belt examiner, requirements for - HB 458: HCS Drug and alcohol testing of miners, requirements for - HB 572 and alcohol testing of miners, requirements of - HB 572: HFA(1),(2) Easement of necessity, reclamation, requirements for - SB 219: SCS Emergency action plans, coal mine waste impoundments, requirements for - SJR 230 Mine Equipment Task Force, establishment of - HB 693: HCS safety, requirements for - SB 200: SCS, HCS Safe working conditions in coal mines, equipment and procedures for - HB 503: HFA(1) working conditions in coal mines, equipment and requirements for - SB 200; HB 607 Sago Mine Explosion, honoring victims of - HR 29 Strip mining, exemption for sand or gravel operations - HB 239 Taxation Affordable housing trust fund, clarify language regarding delinquent tax revenues - HB 338: HCS(2) Alcohol tax, small winery exemption, make permanent for out of state wineries - SB 82: HCS(2) Alternative minimum calculation, exemption for certain corporations - HB 295 Minimum Tax, adjust rate and base - HB 295: HFA(3) Minimum Tax, adjust rates and base - HB 295: HFA(2) Minimum Tax, adjustment to rate and base - HB 295: SCS Minimum Tax, alter definition of "Kentucky gross profits" - HB 295: HFA(8) minimum tax, apply to C-corporations only - HB 295: HFA(9) Minimum Tax, calculation of exclusion, assessment of minimum - HB 295: HFA(10) Minimum Tax, change calculations, change effective date - HB 295: HFA(5),(6) Minimum Tax, change to exclusion and minimum tax - HB 295: HCS(2) minimum tax, impose - SB 245: HCS(2) Minimum Tax, remove phase in, change effective date - HB 295: HFA(4) Barge line companies, central assessment of watercraft - HB 562 Bioscience industries, fund and incremental financing to promote development of - HB 671 CCR, cannot agree - HB 295: CCR Certificates of delinquency, sale - SB 90: FCCR Cigarette surtax, designate use of funds - HB 377 surtax, floor stocks and other tobacco products tax, rate increase, designate funds - HB 103 taxes, cigarette wholesalers, tax imposed on - HB 737 Cigarettes, distributor - SB 90: FCCR Cities, direct a study of equitable taxation - HCR 197 Collection of, transfer of county clerk's duties - HB 456 Compulsive gamblers awareness and treatment fund, funding for - SB 41 Consolidated groups, allow revocation of election - HB 295: HFA(7) Corporate and individual rates and definitions - HB 705 Corporation income tax, community rehabilitation tax credit - HB 251 tax, changes to definitions, rates, and methods of taxation - HB 295: HCS(1) taxation, change to taxable entities - HB 295: FCCR; HB 557: SCA (1) Corporations, change to method of taxation - HB 364 Create railroad improvement tax credits - HB 593 Defines penalty for provider tax violation - HB 403: HFA(1) Department of Revenue, policies and circulars - SB 98: HFA(1) Disregarded entities, nexus requirements - HB 557: HCS Economic development tax incentives - HB 727 Expenditure limits, imposition of - HB 225 Gasoline and special fuels tax, require electronic filing and payment - HB 556 Heavy equipment rental companies to levy property tax fee - HB 715 Historic preservation tax credit program, amend dates - HB 663: HCS Income tax credit for military supplemental pay - HB 100 tax credit for public school teachers - HB 312 tax deduction for volunteer firefighters - HB 496 tax exemption for military persons killed in action - HB 286: HCS tax, credit for historic properties, penalty - HB 663: HFA(1) tax, credits for corporations and individuals for educational purposes - HB 231 tax, education improvement tax credit for corporation - HB 630 tax, elder care credit - HB 146 tax, live organ donation, tax credit for - HB 435 Increase deduction for funerals and cemetery expenses - HB 455 Increment financing, economic development - SB 246 Insurance premium taxes and fees - HB 296: HCS Junk and scrap recyclers, state tax reporting requirements of - HB 85 License fees, use of for economic development - SB 194: HFA(3) Local insurance premiums tax, clarify powers of local governments - HB 296 occupational license tax, impact of amendments to conform - HB 590 occupational license tax, update Internal Revenue code reference - HB 520 property tax, exempt personal aircraft - HB 422: SCS(2) telecommunications franchise agreements, in kind payments are not taxes or fees - HB 48 Marijuana and controlled substance tax, rate changes, increase funding for enforcement - HB 685 Master Settlement Agreement, reconcile language with - HB 533 Military pay and death benefits excluded from tax for military persons killed in action - HB 286 pay, exempt from income tax - HB 286: SFA(1) pay, exempt from income tax if stationed in Kentucky - HB 580 Minimum wage and overtime, delete agriculture exemption - HB 378: HFA(6) Miscellaneous technical corrections - HB 403 Modify the historic structure rehabilitation tax credit - HB 663 Motor fuels tax, exemption for fuels used for pupil transportation - HB 33 fuels tax, refund for biodiesel used in buses - HB 668 fuels taxes, refund for school districts assessing 15 cents growth-rate - HB 684 fuels taxes, reimburse volunteer fire departments - HB 88 vehicle usage tax, establish valuation floor for used vehicles - HB 548 Vehicle Usage Tax, establish valuation floor for used vehicles - HB 548: HCS vehicle usage tax, exemption for sibling transfers - HB 246 vehicle usage tax, trade-in credit - HB 557 vehicle usage, clarify credits relating to titling - HB 403 Natural gas severance tax, deposit a portion into intrastate natural gas pipeline fund - HB 679 gas severance tax, fund intrastate natural gas pipeline trust fund - SB 176: HFA(5) Nonrefundable tax credit for conservation easements - HB 642 Omitted property distributions, taxpayer and amount paid required - HB 428 Other tobacco products tax, include snuff in definition - HB 103 Pass-through entities, changes to method of tax - HB 571 Payments to county government, allow by check, draft, electronic fund transfer - HB 553 Penalties, relief from for tax modernization changes - HB 662 Proceeds, lottery prize, assignment of, when allowed - HB 472 Property tax, certificates of delinquency, clarify interest provisions - SB 243; HB 528 tax, certificates of delinquency, permit discount sales - SB 244; HB 527 tax, exempt private aircraft from local property tax - HB 422: SCS(1) tax, Kentucky affordable housing trust fund, deposit delinquent property tax collections - SB 216: HFA(1) Public financing for judicial campaigns, create tax refund designation for - HB 682 Publicly traded partnerships, exempt from alternative minimum tax - HB 295: HFA(1) Refund of taxes when no taxes due - HB 689: HCS Sales & use tax exemption, repair & replacement parts for vehicles proportional registration - HB 433 & Use Tax, exempt straw, wood shavings, & sawdust used in agricultural or equine pursuits - HB 109 and use tax, exempt certain purchases made by horse farmers - HB 113 and use tax, exempt contractor on purchases for public school district - HB 253 and use tax, exempt durable medical equipment for which a prescription is issued - HB 482 and use tax, exempt horses less than 2 years old - HB 263 and use tax, exempt LP gas and natural gas used in a commercial greenhouse or nursery - HB 29 and use tax, exempt personal aircraft - HB 422: SCS(2) and use tax, exemption for horse sales - HB 264 and use tax, intrastate gathering and transmission lines, exemption for - HB 678 and use tax, master-metered utilities, exemption for - HB 485 and use, exempt on-farm equine facilities, machinery supplies - HB 263 tax, motor vehicles sold to nonresidents - HB 672 Small wineries, wholesale tax, exemption extended - SB 82: SFA(1) State affordable housing trust fund, use of delinquent property tax money for - HB 338: HCS(1) Subdivision road districts - HB 405; HB 405: HCS Tax exemption, active military duty - SB 112 increment financing - HB 63; SB 194: HCS, HFA (1),(2); HB 63: SFA (1), HCS; HB 422: SCS (2) increment financing, grant to cities of the 2nd class and urban-county governments - SB 194: HFA(4); HB 422: SCS (2) modernization, technical corrections to - HB 403: SCS reform, individual income, estate, and sales tax - HB 506 Taxes under KRS 137.190, payments by gaming operators to State Treasurer in lieu of - HB 601 Telecommunications, clarify sourcing - HB 403 Tobacco manufacturer's, establish tax replacing escrow payments for - HB 704 Tourism Development Act, term of an agreement - SB 158 Watercraft, commercial, tax assessment of - HB 562: HCS Windfall profits tax on petroleum companies - HCR 21 Taxation, Income--Corporate Alternative energy, tax credit for - SB 203 minimum calculation, exemption - HB 380: HFA(6) minimum calculation, exemption for certain corporations - HB 295 Minimum Tax, adjust rate and base - HB 295: HFA(3) Minimum Tax, adjust rates and base - HB 295: HFA(2) Minimum Tax, adjustment to rate and base - HB 295: SCS Minimum Tax, alter definition of "Kentucky gross profits" - HB 295: HFA(8) minimum tax, apply to C-corporations only - HB 295: HFA(9) Minimum Tax, calculation of exclusion, assessment of minimum - HB 295: HFA(10) Minimum Tax, change calculations, change effective date - HB 295: HFA(5),(6) Minimum Tax, change to exclusion and minimum tax - HB 295: HCS(2) Minimum Tax, remove phase in, change effective date - HB 295: HFA(4) CCR, cannot agree - HB 295: CCR Clarify credit language - HB 403 Community rehabilitation tax credit - HB 251 Consolidated groups, allow revocation of election - HB 295: HFA(7) Corporation taxation, change to taxable entities - HB 295: FCCR; HB 557: SCA (1) Create railroad improvement tax credits - HB 593 Credit for contributions to scholarship organizations - HB 231 for historic properties, penalty - HB 663: HFA(1) for military supplemental pay - HB 100 Definitions and rates, changes to - HB 295: HCS(1) Disregarded entities, nexus requirements - HB 557: HCS Education improvement tax credit for contributions made by corporations - HB 630 Pass-Through Entities, change to taxation of - HB 364 Pass-through entities, changes to method of tax - HB 571 Penalties, relief from for tax modernization changes - HB 662 Publicly traded partnerships, exempt from alternative minimum tax - HB 295: HFA(1) Safe harbor for estimated payments - HB 403 Stem cell research, adult, tax incentives - HB 347 Tax credits for contributions to eligible nonprofit education organizations - HB 291 modernization, technical corrections to - HB 403: SCS rate, amend - SB 245: HCS(2) rates and definitions, amend - HB 705 rates, keep at 7% after 2006 - HB 571 Taxation, Income--Individual Alternative energy, tax credit for - SB 203 Create railroad improvement tax credits - HB 593 Credit for historic properties, penalty - HB 663: HFA(1) for military supplemental pay - HB 100 Deduction for volunteer firefighters - HB 496 Disregarded entities, nexus requirements - HB 557: HCS Elder care credit - HB 146 Exemption for military persons killed in action - HB 286: HCS Family tax credit for tuition, school supplies, and fee expenses - HB 231 Live organ donation, tax credit for - HB 435 Military pay, exempt from income tax - HB 286: SFA(1) pay, exempt from income tax if stationed in Kentucky - HB 580 spouses, benefits for - HB 147: HCS spouses, tax credit for - HB 147 Pass-Through Entities, change to taxation of - HB 364 Pass-through entities, changes to method of tax - HB 571 Penalties, relief from for tax modernization changes - HB 662 Public financing for judicial campaigns, create tax refund designation for - HB 682 school teachers, tax credit for - HB 312 Publicly traded partnerships, exempt from alternative minimum tax - HB 295: HFA(1) Stem cell research, adult, tax incentives - HB 347 Tax credits for contributions to eligible nonprofit education organizations - HB 291 exemption, active military duty - SB 112 exemption, disabled veterans and POWs - HB 180 modernization, technical corrections to - HB 403: SCS rates, amend - HB 705 reform, rate increases and earned income credit as part of - HB 506 Taxation, Inheritance and Estate Increase deduction for funerals and cemetery expenses - HB 455 Tax reform, decouple from federal estate tax as part of - HB 506 Taxation, Property Affordable housing trust fund, clarify language regarding delinquent tax revenues - HB 338: HCS(2) Aircraft, expand exemption - HB 488 Barge line companies, central assessment of watercraft - HB 562 Certificates of delinquency, clarify interest provisions - SB 243; HB 528 of delinquency, permit discount sales - SB 244; HB 527 of delinquency, sale - SB 90: FCCR Delinquent tax collection, deposit in Kentucky affordable housing trust fund - SB 216: HFA(1) taxes, requirements for publication - HB 171 vehicle taxes for out-of-state military personnel, eliminate penalties for - HB 140 Exempt private aircraft from local property tax - HB 422: SCS(1) Heavy equipment rental companies to levy property tax fee - HB 715 Omitted property distributions, taxpayer and amount paid required - HB 428 Penalties for evasion of motor vehicle taxes, reward to law enforcement agencies - HB 698; HB 698: HFA (1) Procedure for local government and school district to retain when no taxes were due - HB 689 Property tax rate posting requirements - HB 307 valuation administrators, dedication of receipts to pay salaries - SB 153; HB 739 Subdivision road districts - HB 405 Support Education Excellence in Kentucky funding, calculation of Tier I - HB 463 Tax modernization, technical corrections to - HB 403: SCS Transferred school property, district compensation based on general tax rate - SB 197 Watercraft, commercial, tax assessment of - HB 562: HCS Taxation, Sales and Use Aircraft, include exemption for private aircraft - HB 488 Breeders incentive fund, purposes defined - HB 453: SCS Cigarette taxes, cigarette wholesalers, tax imposed on - HB 737 Commercial printers and mailers, use tax, not required to collect - HB 557 Donated food, exemption for - HB 68: SCS Equine business products, exempt certain purchases made by horse farmers - HB 113 Exempt contractor on purchases if construction contract with public school district - HB 253 durable medical equipment for which a prescription is issued - HB 482 LP gas and natural gas used in a commercial greenhouse or nursery - HB 29 straw, wood shavings, and sawdust used in agricultural or equine pursuits - HB 109 the sale of private aircraft - HB 422: SCS(1) Exemption for horse sales - HB 264 for horses less than 2 years old, machinery, equipment and certain farm supplies - HB 263 Exemption, intrastate gathering and transmission lines - HB 678 Master Settlement Agreement, reconcile language with - HB 533 Master-metered utilities, exemption for - HB 485 Mine rescue chambers, sales and use tax, financing for - HB 693 Motor fuels tax, exemption for fuels used for pupil transportation - HB 33 fuels taxes, refund for school districts assessing 15 cents growth-rate tax - HB 684 vehicle usage tax, exemption for sibling transfers - HB 246 vehicle usage, foster parent exemption - HB 444 vehicles sold to nonresidents - HB 672 Penalties, relief from for tax modernization changes - HB 662 Repair and replacement parts for vehicles with proportional registration, exemption - HB 433 Tax reform, tax selected services as part of - HB 506 Tobacco manufacturer's, establish tax replacing escrow payments for - HB 704 Tourism Development Act, destination retail attraction, sales tax refund - HB 701 Development Act, term of agreement - HB 629 Taxation, Severance Cost of college textbooks - HCR 9 Local government assistance, require specific appropriation for coal tax projects - HB 487 Natural gas severance tax, deposit a portion into intrastate natural gas pipeline fund - HB 679 gas, fund intrastate natural gas pipeline trust fund - SB 176: HFA(5) Workers' compensation, annual transfer to workers' compensation deleted - HB 675 Teachers Assault-related injury, no loss of income or benefits for school employees with - HB 136 Certified school employees, professional development requirements for - HB 203: HCS(1) school personnel on active military duty, permit continuing salary for - HB 79 Classified employees, professional development requirements for - HB 203: HCS(2) school employees, professional development requirements for - HB 203: HCS(1) Compensatory time for teachers - SB 36; HB 108 Controlled substance misconduct, testing required - SB 109 Curriculum, inclusion of risk of ultraviolet rays health education - HB 589 Drug testing - HB 341: SCS Educational rank, qualifications for - HB 125 Employee benefits - HB 133: HCS End-of-course exams, teachers to pilot - HB 197: HCS Grants to teachers from eligible nonprofit education organizations - HB 291 Hazardous duty retirement for select teachers and principals - HB 664 Kentucky educator award and recognition fund - HB 326 Leave of absence, acceptable reason - HB 323 Lockdown emergency practice, requirement of - HB 206: HCS emergency procedure system, awareness of - HB 206 National board certified teacher mentors, supplement for - HB 617 Guard state active duty, compensation and benefits - SB 254 Office of Education Accountability, studies and monitoring of elementary and secondary education - SB 206; HB 581 Paid leave, work time lost due to assault - SB 51: SFA(1) Percentage of general fund dedicated to funding of - HB 137 Personal injury benefits - SB 51; HB 133 Political activities with school board campaigns, prohibition removed - HB 134 Professional development requirements for school employees - HB 203 growth fund, uses of - SB 115; SB 115: SCS Public school teachers, tax credit for - HB 312 Reduction in force, reasons for - HB 322 Remediation rate reduction, rewards for - HB 352 Retirement, disability benefits - SB 253 level of state contribution - SB 24 repeal Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision - HCR 147 repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision - HCR 106 Salaries - HB 1 Salaries, establish subsidy amount - HB 1: HFA(1) School employees, felony charges - SB 109: SCS employees, limited civil liability - HB 188 State parks, discount for certified employee - HB 141: HFA(2),(3) Statewide school assessment program test, date administered - HB 207 Students, expelled or suspended - HB 688 Study students' skills and understanding of the U.S. Constitution and democratic processes - HJR 145 Teacher injuries, no loss of pay or benefits for assault related - SB 51: SCS salary increases, amend appropriated amounts for - HB 1: HCS Teachers' retirement system, amend language to conform to budget language - HB 555: HCS Writing portfolios, to be used for instructional and diagnostic purposes - SB 3; HB 7 Technical Corrections Agricultural district - HB 271; HB 271: HCS Alternative Minimum Tax, calculation of exclusion, assessment of minimum - HB 295: HFA(10) Breach of promise to marry, abolish tort of - HB 292 of promise to marry, tort of - SB 192 Court of Justice - HB 276 Date, remove initial deadline - HB 545 Exceptions, clarify cooperatives ability to sell to non-members - HB 275: HCA(1) clarify cooperatives' ability to sell to non-members - HB 275: HFA(1) Firefighter personnel, HB 440/HCS - HB 440: HFA(1) Funeral establishments, licensure and definitions - HB 232: SCS Gender neutral language added - HB 660 neutral language, add - HB 659 Ginseng program - HB 248 Guardians and conservators - HB 293 Hay grading program - HB 247 HB 117 - HB 117: HCS 131/SCS - HB 131: SFA(5) 151 - HB 151: HFA(1) 159/HCS - HB 159: HFA(1) 20 - HB 20: HCA(1) 200 - HB 200: HCS 232 - HB 232: HCS 234 - HB 234: HCS, HCA (1) 236 - HB 236: HCS 270 - HB 270: HFA(3) 270/HCS - HB 270: HFA(4) 290 - HB 290: HCS 295 - HB 295: HCS(1) 295/HCS - HB 295: HCS(2) 3/SCS - HB 3: SCS 338 - HB 338: HCS(2) 380/HCS - HB 380: HFA(11) 4 - HB 4: HFA(2) 4/HCS - HB 4: HFA(1) 401/HCS - HB 401: HFA(1),(2) 403/GA - HB 403: SCS 437 - HB 437: HCS 437/HCS - HB 437: HFA(1) 449 - HB 449: HFA(1) 503 - HB 503: HFA(1) 550 - HB 550: HCS 557 - HB 557: SCS 557/SCS - HB 557: SCA(1) 559/HCS - HB 559: HCS 572/GA - HB 572: SCA(1) 591 - HB 591: HCS 591/HCS - HB 591: HFA(1) 688/HCS - HB 688: HFA(1) 716 - HB 716: HFA(1) 736 - HB 736: HCS 90 - HB 90: HCS HB117/SCS - HB 117: SFA(1) HCR 189 - HCR 189: HCS HR 19/SCS - HR 19: HFA(1) Obsolete terminology, replace - HB 546 Personal ID cards, change incorrect references to - HB 712 Public employee health insurance program, clarify requirements of - HB 401: HCS Retired judges - HB 318 Retirement system, insurance and annuities - HB 555 SB 102/SCS - SB 102: SFA(1) 109/GA - SB 109: HCS 123 - SB 123: SCS 123/SCS - SB 123: SFA(1) 130/HCS - SB 130: HFA(2) 130/SCS1 - SB 130: SCA(1) 176 - SB 176: SCA(2) 176/SCS - SB 176: SCA(1) 188/HCS - SB 188: HFA(2),(3) 19/GA - SB 19: HCS 191/SCS - SB 191: SFA(1) 2/SCS - SB 2: SFA(2) 245/GA - SB 245: HCS(2) 30 - SB 30: SCS 38 - SB 38: HCS 59/GA - SB 59: HCS, HFA (1) 90 - SB 90: SCS 90/SCS - SB 90: SFA(1) 97 - SB 97: SCA(1) School personnel, replace obsolete terminology, make gender neutral - HB 547 Soybean referendums - HB 336 SR 150 - SR 150: SCS Technical corrections - SB 68: SCS Transportation Cabinet reorganization - SB 70: HCS Trust administration, technical correction to remove gender-specific language - HB 294 Television and Radio Adult oriented businesses, cable television advertising - HB 406 Enhanced 911 communications, changes to board, appointment of work group - HB 656: SCS Time SB 205/GA - SB 205: HFA(2) Sex offender, public notification - HB 173 Title Amendments Create the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail System - HB 233: HCS HB 101 - HB 101: HCA(1) 117/GA - HB 117: SCA(1) 119 - HB 119: HCA(1) 131/GA - HB 131: SFA(4) 138/GA - HB 138: SCA(3) 154 - HB 154: HCA(1) 197 - HB 197: HFA(2) 20 - HB 20: HCA(1) 208 - HB 208: HFA(3) 245/GA - SB 245: HCA(2) 256 - HB 256: HCA(1) 27 - HB 27: HCA(1) 286 - HB 286: HCA(1) 295 - HB 295: HCA(1) 3 - HB 3: HCA(1) 333 - HB 333: HCA(1) 341/GA - HB 341: SCA(1) 343 - HB 343: SCA(1) 376 - HB 376: HCA(1) 378 - HB 378: HFA(3) 406 - HB 406: HCA(1) 408 - HB 408: SCA(1) 422/GA - HB 422: SCA(1) 424 - HB 424: HCA(1) 445 - HB 445: HCA(1) 445/GA - HB 445: SCA(1) 453 - HB 453: SCA(1) 470 - HB 470: HFA(2) 477 - HB 477: HCA(2) 493 - HB 493: HFA(2) 497/GA - HB 497: SCA(1) 501 - HB 501: HCA(1) 511 - HB 511: HFA(2) 525 - HB 525: HCA(1) 533 - HB 533: SFA(2) 533/GA - HB 533: SCA(1) 537/GA - HB 537: SCA(1),(2) 54 - HB 54: HFA(3) 546 - HB 546: HCA(1) 55 - HB 55: SFA(2) 557 - HB 557: SCA(3) 558 - HB 558: HFA(2) 559 - HB 559: HCA(1) 561 - HB 561: SCA(1), HFA (1) 585 - HB 585: SCA(1) 602 - HB 602: HCA(1) 672 - HB 672: HCA(1) 693 - HB 693: HCA(1) 700 - HB 700: HFA(2) 707 - HB 707: SCA(1) 736 - HB 736: HCA(1) 743 - HB 743: HCA(2) 76 - HB 76: HFA(2),(4),(6) 81 - HB 81: HFA(1) 86 - HB 86: HFA(3),(7) 90 - HB 90: SFA(2) HCR 142 - HCR 142: HCA(1) 190 - HCR 190: HCA(1) 227 - HCR 227: HFA(2) 9 - HCR 9: HFA(2) HJR 7 - HJR 7: HCA(1) HR 19 - HR 19: HCA(1) KY peace officer authority, National Park Service rangers - SB 204: CCR, FCCR SB 123/GA - SB 123: HFA(4) 102 - SB 102: SFA(2) 108 - SB 108: HCA(1) 109 - SB 109: SCA(1) 109/GA - SB 109: HCA(1), HFA (2) 11/GA - SB 11: HCA(1), HFA (6) 115 - SB 115: SCA(1) 122 - SB 122: SCA(1) 123 - SB 123: SCA(1) 123/GA - SB 123: HFA(3) 130/GA - SB 130: HFA(4),(6) 144 - SB 144: SCA(1) 171/GA - SB 171: HFA(2) 174/GA - SB 174: HFA(1) 176 - SB 176: HFA(3) 176/GA - SB 176: HFA(6) 179 - SB 179: HFA(2) 191 - SB 191: SCA(1) 191/GA - SB 191: HCA(2) 204 - SB 204: HFA(2) 210/GA - SB 210: HFA(4) 229 - SB 229: HFA(2) 229/GA - SB 229: HCA(1), HFA (4) 236 - SB 236: SFA(2) 238 - SR 238: SCA(2) 245/GA - SB 245: HCA(1) 28/GA - SB 28: HCA(2) 30/GA - SB 30: HFA(2) 43/GA - SB 43: HCA(1) 82 - SB 82: SCA(1) 82/ GA - SB 82: HCA(1) 87 - SB 87: SCA(1) 90 - SB 90: FCCR 90/GA - SB 90: HCA(1) 93 - SB 93: SCA(1) 98/GA - SB 98: HFA(2) Tobacco Task Force, reauthorize - HR 261 Tobacco Amnesty tobacco payments, general fund (tobacco) money used - HB 743: HCA(1) tobacco payments, grant for producers - HB 743 Bulk tobacco packages, internal moisture testing, fees for - HB 77 Cigarette surtax, floor stocks and other tobacco products tax, rate increase, designate funds - HB 103 taxes, cigarette wholesalers, tax imposed on - HB 737 Distributors, allow to sell unstamped cigarettes - HB 533: SFA(1) Escrow fund assignment, tobacco companies - HB 566 Indoor smoking policy, adoption by state and local government - HB 55 Jails and detention facilities, delete smoking policy exemption for - HB 55: HFA(2) Manufacturers, establish tax replacing escrow payments for - HB 704 Master Settlement Agreement, reconcile language with - HB 533 Moisture-testing devices, inspection, fees for - HB 77: HFA(1) Possession by minors, community service - HB 359 Sales, weight estimates - HB 544 SB 185 to HB 55/SCS - HB 55: SFA(1) Smoking cessation, Medicaid coverage of - HB 62: HFA(1) cessation, Medicaid incentives for - HB 62 policy, delete exemptions for - HB 55: HFA(3) Tobacco dependence, Medicaid coverage of telephone counseling and medications for - HB 62: HCS producers, create amnesty payment program for - HB 743 Warehouses, redevelopment of - HB 78 Tourism Agritourism Advisory Council, membership of - HB 110: SCA(1) Agritourism, liability, protection from - HB 192 Auto Tours, direct Transportation and Commerce Cabinets to study ways to promote - HJR 7: HCS Bed and breakfast inns and farmstays - SB 189 Bicycling and pedestrian activities, study directed - SCR 98 Boat launching fees - HB 632 launching fees, delete provisions for Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources - HB 632: HFA(2) launching fees, prohibit for tournaments - HB 632: HFA(1) Burgoo Capital of the World, designate Anderson County as - HJR 54 Create the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail System - HB 233: HCS Cumberland Gap and Trail of tears, automobile tours on state road map - HJR 7 Gap National Park, official painting of Daniel Boone's passage - HB 76: HFA(5) Gap National Park, official state Daniel Boone portrait - SB 63; HB 76 Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center - SB 89: HFA(1),(2) Hatfield-McCoy Trail Commission, create and attach to Commerce Cabinet - SB 89: HFA(3) Historical markers, in and around Capitol, impact of - HB 36 Homeplace on Green River, Inc. designate as museum of Kentucky agriculture - HB 638 Horse racing, quarter horses, Appaloosas, and Arabian horses, eligibility requirements - HB 453 J. Dan Talbott Amphitheater, designation as official outdoor musical theater - HB 76: HFA(3) Kentucky Recreational Trail System, creates - HB 233 Recreational Trails Authority - SB 89: SCS(1) Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, urge support for - SR 318 Northern Kentucky Convention Center - SB 89: SCS(1) Official aviation museum of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, designation of - SJR 173; HJR 110 Old State Capitol, official state Henry Clay portrait - HB 76: HFA(1) Pioneer Playhouse, designation as official outdoor theater capital - HB 76: HFA(3) Promotional sampling events, distilled beverages - SB 229: SCS, HFA (5) sampling events, distilled spirits - SB 229 Public-private recreational land use agreement - SB 176: HFA(4) Reorganization, Commerce Cabinet, Executive Order 2005-561 - SB 89 Small wineries support fund, distribution of - SB 82: SCS State honey festival, designation of - HB 46 Parks, discounts for members of the military and veterans - HB 141 parks, discounts for regular military members, National Guard members, and veterans - HB 141: HFA(1) Tourism Development Act - HB 629: HCS Development Act, destination retail attraction - HB 701 Development Act, term of agreement - HB 629 Development Act, term of an agreement - SB 158 Trade Practices and Retailing Adult oriented businesses, cable television advertising - HB 406 Assumption of risk, allow for recreational facilities - HB 228 Auto industry and national economy, urge Congressional action - SCR 283 Bottled water, labeling source of - HB 120 Consumer records, personal privacy, protection of - HB 54: HFA(1),(4) Egg marketing law, emergency recall plan - HB 442 marketing, fees, labeling - HB 442 Horse sales, disclosure and reporting requirements imposed - HB 446: HFA(2) Identity theft - HB 4: HCS, HFA (2) Lemon Law, include purchase of new motorcycles - HB 205 Limited Liability Company Act, omnibus revisions - HB 349 Lottery ticket sales, prohibitions established - HB 222: HFA(2) Personal information, privacy - HB 175; HB 175: HCS, HFA (1) Prison Industries Enhancement Program, create - SB 119 Restaurant wine sales, partially consumed bottle, removal from premises - SB 56 Retail installment contracts, statute of limitations for - SB 154: SCA(2) installment sales contracts, statute of limitations - SB 154: HCA(1) Sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination, prohibition of - SB 99 Telemarketing, Do Not Call Registry - HB 536 Telephone directories, misrepresentation of geographic location of floral businesses prohibited - HB 522 Tipped employees, hourly wage rate for - HB 460 Towed motor vehicles, procedures for sale to satisfy lien - HB 302 Wine, partially-consumed bottles, transportation of - SB 56: SCS Traffic Safety Accidents blocking roadway, removal of vehicle and cargo - SB 44 resulting in death or serious injury, mandatory DUI testing of drivers involved - HB 67 Accidents, blocking roadway, removal of vehicle and cargo - HB 272 All-terrain vehicles, no person under age 16 shall operate and helmets required for operation of - HB 164 Animal-drawn vehicles, driver's manual for operators of - HCR 129 ATV helmet law, suspension based on unserved felony warrants - HB 117: SFA(2) Bicycle and Pedestrian Byways Commission, establish - SB 59: HFA(5); SB 69: HFA (1); SB 70: HFA (2); SB 117: HFA (2); SB 134: HFA (2) Bicycling and pedestrian activities, study directed - SCR 98 Blood and urine tests, require of all drivers involved in school bus or fatal accidents - SB 17 CDL testing, omnibus revisions - HB 707: HFA(1) Center left turn lanes, clarify allowed uses of - HB 710: HFA(1),(2) Certificates for driving, establish proceeds for application and issuance - SB 248 Child booster seats, require and make violations a primary offense - HB 372; SB 188: HCS, HFA (1),(2) City and county roads, speed bumps, installation of - SB 195 Concealed carry license, timing of DUI conviction - HB 290: HFA(1),(2) Conviction of unlawful alcohol-related transaction with a minor, driver's license revoked for - HB 736: HCS Driving under the influence, testing - SB 86 Field sobriety tests, require of all drivers in a motor vehicle accident involving a fatality - HB 44: HCS sobriety tests, require of all drivers in an accident involving a school bus - HB 44 Gene Snyder Freeway, installation of median barriers - HCR 8 Graduated driver licensing passenger restrictions, exemptions for driver's education - HB 90: SFA(3) driver's license, clarify passenger restrictions - HB 90: HFA(4),(5),(6) driver's license, clarify violations which extend levels - HB 90: HFA(3) Highway access points, eliminate 15% variance cap - HB 711 Instruction permit and intermediate license, prohibit cell phone use - HB 90: HFA(1) Intermediate driver's license, provisions of - HB 90; HB 90: SCA (1), HFA (2) driver's license; provisions of - SB 13 Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority, add members to - HB 309: HCS Mandatory seat belt law, primary enforcement - HB 86; HB 117: SCS (2) Mobile phone, prohibit use while operating a school bus - HB 714 Motor carriers, include defective rear guard in out-of-service criteria - SB 140 Murder, manslaughter, fetal homicide, elements of offense - HB 339 Penalty, passing a stopped school bus - HB 457 Personal information, privacy - HB 175: HFA(2) Public safety and emergency vehicles, expand duties - HB 505 Railroad grade crossing, closure of - HB 168 Reckless driving, penalty points - HB 287 School buses, require use of flashers when approaching railroad crossings - HB 452 Seat belt law, primary enforcement - HB 106 belt requirement, apply only to vehicles manufactured after 1985 - HB 86: HFA(1) belt requirement, delay enforcement - HB 86: HCS belt requirement, exemptions - HB 86: HCS belt violations, eliminate court costs for - HB 86: HFA(9); HB 117: SFA (4) Slow-moving vehicles, lightning requirements for - HB 278 Traffic control devices, installation in school zones - HB 394; HB 394: HFA (1) regulations, omnibus revisions - HB 710 Trailers, lights to be equipped on - HB 499 Trucks, prohibit minors from riding in truck beds - SB 164; HB 598; HB 334: HFA (2); HB 372: HFA (1); HB 598: HFA (1) Vehicle tires, use of rubber tires on specific slow-moving vehicles - HB 541 Wireless device, prohibit use while operating a motor vehicle - HB 9, 635 Work zone, speeding in, required notice for double fines - HB 321 Transportation Accidents blocking roadway, removal of vehicle and cargo - SB 44 Accidents, blocking roadway, removal of vehicle and cargo - HB 272 Air traffic, urge FAA to restrict near state Capitol - SR 9 All-terrain vehicle, include off-road motorcycles in definition of - HB 334: HFA(1) vehicles, no person under age 16 shall operate and helmets required for operation of - HB 164 vehicles, recreational use of - SB 94 ATV helmet requirement, restrict to public property - HB 334: HFA(3),(5) ATVs, establish routes on public highways from parking facilities to ATV parks for - HB 329 require helmets for operators and passengers under 16 - SB 163; HB 334; HB 117: SCS (2) require helmets for operators and passengers under 16 on public property - HB 117: SFA(3); HB 334: HFA (4) require helmets for operators and passengers under 16, exempt agricultural use - HB 117: SCS(1) restriction on operation by children under 16 - SB 187 Bert T. Combs Memorial Bridge, designate Cliff Bridge in Floyd County - SJR 203 Bicycle and Bikeways Commission, allow to file amicus briefs - HB 53 and Pedestrian Byways Commission, establish - SB 59: HFA(5); SB 69: HFA (1); SB 70: HFA (2); SB 117: HFA (2); SB 134: HFA (2) Bicycling and pedestrian activities, study directed - SCR 98 Billboards, allow multiple message signs - SB 220 pilot project for vegetation control near - HJR 202 Bridges in Jefferson County, KY, bond funds to build - HB 621 Cabinet reorganization, technical corrections - SB 70: HCS Center left turn lanes, clarify allowed uses of - HB 710: HFA(1),(2) Certificates for driving, establish proceeds for application and issuance - SB 248 Child booster seats, require and make violations a primary offense - HB 372; SB 188: HCS, HFA (1),(2) City and county roads, speed bumps, installation of - SB 195 Claims against the state, payment of - HB 588 Coal shippers and receivers, weight reporting to vehicle enforcement - HB 560 Combs Airport, urge Cabinet and FAA to keep open - HR 146 Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 Conviction of unlawful alcohol-related transaction with a minor, driver's license revoked for - HB 736: HCS Cpl. Joshua Harris Memorial Bridge, designate in Letcher County - HJR 90 Create the Kentucky Hatfield-McCoy Trail System - HB 233: HCS Disasters, urge review of evacuation planning - HR 19 Driver's license, student requirements for - HB 328 Drivers' licenses, educational requirements - HB 51 Driving on expired license or registration, exemption for returning military personnel - HB 140 Emergency management license plate - SB 170 Engineering services, method of procuring - SB 34: HFA(6) Gasoline and special fuels tax, require electronic filing and payment - HB 556 Gene Snyder Freeway, installation of median barriers - HCR 8 General Assembly license plates, allow retired members to obtain - HB 667 Graduated driver's license, clarify passenger restrictions - HB 90: HFA(4),(5),(6) driver's license, clarify violations which extend levels - HB 90: HFA(3) Hardship driver license, permit for general traffic offenses - SB 26 driver's license, permit for general traffic offenses - HB 22 Highway access points, eliminate 15% variance cap - HB 711 Superintendent I and II, educational requirements removed - HB 367 work zone, speeding in, remove affirmative defense for - SB 103: SCS Historic motor vehicles brought into state, require inspection only to authenticate VIN - HB 375 Intermediate driver's license, provisions of - HB 90; HB 90: HFA (2) driver's license; provisions of - SB 13 John Wess Sanders Memorial Bridge, designate - SJR 163 Kentucky Recreational Trails Authority, add members to - HB 309: HCS Letcher County Coal Miners Highway, designate - SJR 24 License plates for disabled veterans - HB 696 Limousine, definition of - SB 81 Mandatory seat belt law, primary enforcement - HB 86; HB 117: SCS (2) Maximum speed limits, increase on 4 lane state roads - HB 95 Military License Plates, eliminate eligibility proof upon registration - SB 182 Minor's conviction of alcohol offenses, license revocation for - HB 90: SFA(1) Motor carriers, include defective rear guard in out-of-service criteria - SB 140 fuels tax, exemption for fuels used for pupil transportation - HB 33 vehicle operator's licenses, fees for issuance - HB 105 vehicle registration, $11.50 fee for 10,000 weight class - HB 535 vehicle registration, identify situs for registration purposes - HB 698; HB 698: HFA (1) vehicles, Purple Heart license plate - HB 373 Motorcycles, allow owners to purchase special license plates - SB 124: SFA(1) Naming of various roads and bridges, designate - HJR 168: SCS(1) National Truck Network, designate segment of US 431 as part of - HB 645: SCS Truck Network, designate specific routes as part of - HB 645: HFA(1) Truck Network, designate US 431 as part of - HB 645 Noise compatibility permits, establish system for land near airports - HB 229 Off-road Motorcycle and ATV Commission, add members - SB 32; HB 309 Omnibus road naming resolution, add roads - HJR 168: SCS(2) traffic code revision, eliminate change involving motorcycle operation - HB 710: HCS traffic code revision, eliminate truck weight limit changes - HB 710: HCS Operator's license, health care surrogate, designation of - HB 160 license, living will, designation of - HB 160 Operators licenses, free corrected license if only street name is changed - HB 129 licenses, free corrected license if only street name or postal address is changed - SB 113 of animal drawn vehicles, driver's manual for - HCR 129 Paris By-Pass, designate as the "Thoroughbred Run" - HJR 168: HFA(1) Paul R. Gearheart bridge, designate bride on KY Route 979 and US 23 in Floyd County - SJR 226 Private road to public cemetery, maintenance of - SB 162 Public roads, width of - SB 167; HB 501; HB 501: HCS transportation, urge dedicated funding for - HR 149 Public-private partnerships to operate transportation facilities - SR 254 Purple Heart license plates, exempt holders from all fees - HB 179 Heart license plates, prohibit state logo or brand on - SB 124: SCS Railroad crews, relief after seven consecutive working days - HB 542 grade crossing, closure of - HB 168 security, enhancement of - HB 517 Ralph Owens Memorial Bridge, designate on KY Route 80 at the entrance to Langley - SJR 201 REAL ID Act of 2005, implementation study - SJR 232 Reorganization, Division of Fleet Management - SB 134 School bus, prohibit use of wireless device while operating - HB 714 Seat belt law, primary enforcement - HB 106 belt requirement, apply only to vehicles manufactured after 1985 - HB 86: HFA(1) belt requirement, reduce fine for violation - HB 86: HFA(5) belt violations, eliminate court costs for - HB 86: HFA(9); HB 117: SFA (4) belt violations, secondary enforcement at roadblocks - HB 86: HFA(8) Seatbelt requirement, exempt vehicles 20 years old and older - HB 86: HFA(4) Shelbyville by-pass, designate as "Freedom Way" - SJR 190 Slow-moving vehicles, lightning requirements for - HB 278 Special license plates, permit exchange without obtaining regular registration - HB 285 Speed limits, set maximum of 70 on interstates, 65 on other 4 lane highways - SB 103 Speeding in highway work zone, establish affirmative defense for - SB 103 Students,drivers' licenses - HB 51: HCS Traffic regulations, omnibus revisions - HB 710 Trailers being transported by FEMA, exempt from registration - SB 122 Transportation Cabinet technology infrastructure, remove exemption for - SB 134: HFA(1) Cabinet, establish district highway and railroad engineer - SB 70: HFA(1) Engineering Assistant I, experience requirements for - HB 512 Trespass on retail or commercial premises, define - HB 612 Truman Messer Bridge, designate bridge on KY Route 80 where the road intersects with KY Route 122 - SJR 204 US 150, designate as part of the National Truck Network - HB 645: SFA(1) Vehicle registration for overseas military, remove requirement of storage on base - HB 140: HFA(1) tires, use of rubber tires on specific slow-moving vehicles - HB 541 Watercraft, commercial, tax assessment of - HB 562: HCS Treasurer Game and fish fund, funds not to be transferred to general fund - SB 120 State/Executive Branch Budget Memorandum - HJR 93 Branch Budget Memorandum, attachment of - HJR 93: SCS Unemployment Compensation Claims against the state, payment of - HB 588 Military spouses, prohibit disqualificaion - SB 2: HCS Misconduct, saying Merry Christmas, does not constitute - HB 492 Uniform Laws General and limited partnerships, uniform laws on - HB 234; HB 234: HFA (1) Interstate insurance product regulation compact - HB 112 Uniform Commercial Code, update of - SB 154; SB 154: SCA (1) foreign money-judgments recognition act - SB 104 Real Property Electronic Recording Act, adoption of - SB 85 United States Concealed deadly weapons - HB 290 Eminent domain, takings for economic development, federal constitutional prohibition of - HCR 24 Federal Aviation Administration, urge to keep Combs Airport open - HR 146 Aviation Administration, urge to restrict air traffic near state Capitol - SR 9 Government, commit to rebuild New Orleans - SR 179 FIVCO Area Drug Enforcement Task Force, request funds for - HR 301 Flag desecration, urge United States Senate to amend Constitution to allow prohibition for - HCR 4 Illegal aliens, services, cost of - HCR 5 Immigration, enforcement of federal law - HB 115; HB 115: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3) KY peace officer authority, National Park Service rangers - SB 204: CCR, FCCR National identification card, urge Congress to repeal - HCR 208 Ports, urge President and Congress to prohibit sale to United Arab Emirates - SCR 236 Prescription drug importation from foreign countries, request certification of safety of - HB 163 drug reimportation from Canada, request certification of safety of - SB 27 drugs, Congress encouraged to authorize the importation of - HCR 230 Supreme Court, Samuel A. Alito Jr., nomination of - HCR 64 Universities and Colleges Agricultural Development Board, add Kentucky State Director - HB 448 Area health education centers, make technical correction - HB 559: HCS Automatic external defibrillator requirements, exempt liability for - HB 182: HFA(2),(3) external defibrillator requirements, prohibit insurance denial for - HB 182: HFA(1) external defibrillators, require at physical fitness facilities and sports sites - HB 182; HB 182: HCS Business Plan, University of Kentucky - HR 123 Cabinet for Health and Family Services, appropriate funds for area health care centers - HB 559 Capital projects threshold amounts, increase - SB 84 Civics education, course curriculum developed for - SB 115: HCS education, create high school curriculum for - SB 115; SB 115: SCS Commercial driver's license, effect of student loan default on - SB 37 Cost of college textbooks, study directed - HCR 9 Council on Postsecondary Education, appointment of Jim D. Skaggs to - HCR 287 Emergency Medical Services Board, personnel functions and transfers to KCTCS - SB 139 Engineering services, method of procuring - SB 34: HFA(6) Financial aid grants for independent, needy, part-time students - HB 441 General Fund, require 62% be used for education - HB 123 Governing board, voting powers of a faculty member on - HB 602 board, voting powers of a faculty or staff member on - HB 602: HFA(1) Independent Nonprofit Colleges and Universities, recognize - SR 197; HR 194 Interagency task force to redesign education leadership programs, establishment of - HJR 14 KCTCS, Emergency Medical Services Board, attach to system - SB 139 KEES awards at certain out-of-state institutions, study encouraged - HR 323 awards, use of at out-of-state institutions - HB 740 scholarships at military colleges in SREB states, permit use of - SB 227 scholarships, scores required for - HB 551 Kentucky Cardiovascular Disease Initiative and board, create - HB 477 Community and Technical College System - HB 380: HFA(7) Community and Technical College System employees, compensation for - SB 64; HB 61 Jobs Development program - SB 194: HCS Mesonet, recognized as official state network for monitoring weather and climate - SJR 228 State Director, expand Agricultural Development Board to include - HB 448 tuition grant, eligibility of students based on institutional accreditation - HB 449: SCA(1) Military active duty, academic credit for - HB 80 National Guard state active duty, compensation and benefits - SB 254 Postsecondary capital construction, threshold amount for self-performed projects - SB 83 Education Nominating Committee, appointment to - HCR 32, 36, 38 enrollment and financial aid, eligibility for - HB 26 institution, residing within 1,000 feet, sex offenders prohibited - HB 257 institutions, debt issuance by - HB 75 Prescription drug patient assistance programs, improving access to - HB 200 Recognition, EKU and WKU Colleges of Education - SR 280; HR 262 University of Kentucky and University of Louisville Cancer Programs - SR 278 Recruit and provide scholarships to Kentucky students, encourage public institutions to - HR 315 Remediation rate, reduction of - HB 352 The Kentucky Youth Development Coordinating Council, establish - SJR 184; HJR 215 Tuition fees, reimbursement for - HB 20 Tuition, illegal immigrants' - HB 39 UK Hospital and Medical School, funding for children and teen treatment by - SB 101 University of Kentucky, cancer tissue registry, establish - HB 525 of Kentucky, cancer tissue registry, establish task force - HB 525: HCS of Louisville, cancer tissue registry, establish - HB 525 of Louisville, cancer tissue registry, establish task force - HB 525: HCS Urban Renewal Eminent Domain, public use, requirement for - HB 508: SFA(1) Domain, restriction of - HB 122 domain, restrictions on use by public entities - SB 29 Kentucky Heritage Council, recognized for 40 years of exemplary service - HCR 161 New Orleans, call for Federal Government to rebuild - SR 179 Prevailing wage, repeal of - HB 217 Veterans' Affairs Adjusted gaming receipts, distribution of - HB 601 Allers, Staff Sergeant William A., memorializing - SR 30; HR 69 Ames, Specialist Jason E., memorializing - SR 26; HR 57 Benefits claims, assistance with - HB 310 Bishop, Sergeant First Class Jason L., memorializing - SR 118; HR 75 Burials and funerals, disruptions of, penalties for - SB 93; SB 93: SFA (1), HCS; HB 333: SCS Casino gambling, designate revenues from - HB 600 Children who serve in the military, extension of time for coverage under parent's health insurance - HB 209 Comley, Lance Corporal Chase J., memorializing - HR 16, 76 Lance Corporal Chase, J., memorializing - SR 5 Concealed deadly weapon, license to carry, exception to training requirement - HB 204 Cornett, Sergeant First Class Lance S., memorializing - HR 273 Deckard, Sergeant Matthew L., memorializing - SR 28; HR 78 Department of Veterans' Affairs, responsibilities of - SB 2; SB 2: SCS, HCS Downing, Private First Class Stephen Paul II, memorializing - HR 281 Funerals and memorial services, disruption of, urge Congressional action - HCR 142: HCS memorial services, disruption of, urge Congressional action - HCR 142 Health care funding, mandatory federal - HR 320 Helmets to Hardhats Program, encourage commitment - HR 122 Hepatitis C education, awareness, and information program, creation of - HB 540 C education, awareness, information program, creation of - HB 540: HCS High school diplomas, awarding of - HB 218 Higher education tuition and other fees, exemption from payment of - HB 167; HB 167: HFA (1) Hiring preference, establishment of - HB 24; HB 24: SCS (1), SFA (1),(2) Kentucky National Guard, officers, duration of commission - HB 659 License plates for disabled veterans - HB 696 Messer, private First Class Scott A., memorializing - HR 277 Private First Class Scott A., memorializing - SR 186 Military active duty, local board of education certified employee, retirement contribution for - HB 79: HCS(2) active duty, local board of education employee, retirement contribution - HB 79: HCS(1), HFA (1) active duty, local board of education employee, retirement contribution for - HB 79: HFA(2),(3) burials and funerals, disruptions of, penalties for - HB 333; HB 333: HFA (1) License Plates, eliminate eligibility proof upon registration - SB 182 special license plates, eliminate extra fee - SB 124 spouses' occupational and professional credentials, issuance, expedition of - SB 74 spouses, benefits for - HB 147; HB 147: HCS Montgomery, Sergeant Ryan J., memorializing - SR 65; HR 71 Morton, Sergeant First Class John D., memorializing - SR 113; HR 66 National Guard and Reserve, federal active duty, death benefits - SB 14; HB 27, 96 Nursing home, name - HJR 211 Public parking fees, POW and disabled veteran license holders exempt from - SB 42 Purple Heart and disabled yet licensee plates, eliminate state fee for - HB 179: HCS Heart license plates, exempt holders from all fees - HB 179 Heart license plates, prohibit state logo or brand on - SB 124: SCS Heart licensee plates, make surviving spouse eligible for - HB 179: HCS Recent Veterans, Special Hunt for - HB 235 Schornak, Staff Sergeant Christopher J., memorializing - SR 337 Sherrill, Sergeant James A., memorializing - HR 68 Sergeant James A., resolution memorializing - SR 31 State employment, preference - HB 24: SCS(2) employment, veterans' hiring preference - HB 260 hiring preference, establishment of - HB 24: FCCR parks, discount for veterans - HB 141: HCS parks, discounts for veterans - HB 141: HFA(1) Parks, discounts for veterans - HB 141 Subcommittee on Veterans' Affairs, reestablishment of - HCR 250 Tackett, Sergeant Joseph M., memorializing - SR 32; HR 67 Tax exemption, disabled veterans and POWs - HB 180 Toth, Specialist Eric L., memorializing - HR 74 Specialist Eric L., resolution memorializing - SR 64 Tuition fees, reimbursement for - HB 20 fees, spouses and dependents of veterans, reimbursement for - HB 20: HCS United States Armed Forces, Kentucky member of, death benefits - HB 27: HCS Veterans' Affairs Department, fiduciary responsibilities - HB 454 benefits, administration of - SB 67 Veterans Day programs, require all public schools to hold - SB 47; SB 47: HCS Day, high school observance of - HB 313 Memorial Highway, designate KY 11 as - HJR 104 Veterans' personal loan program, creation of - HB 314; HB 314: SFA (1),(2), HCS Williams, Specialist Ronnie D., memorializing - HR 73 Wages and Hours Assault-related injury, no loss of income or benefits for school employees with - HB 136 Cities, police officer career retention program - HB 70 Collective bargaining for public employees, establish process for - HB 467 Education institutions, construction, exempt from paying prevailing wage - HB 64 institutions, prevailing wage, exempt from - HB 378: HFA(2) Employee, wrongful discharge, arbitration procedure for - HB 686 Firefighters, meet-and-confer discussions, provisions for - SB 186 Labor organization, mandatory membership or financial support prohibited, penalty - HB 38 Leave, family military - HB 357 Minimum wage and overtime, delete newspaper delivery exemption - HB 378: HFA(4) wage revision - HB 378 wage, federal indexing deleted - HB 378: HFA(5) wage, state preemption - HB 378: HFA(1) New court facilities, no prevailing wage - HB 382: HFA(2) Prevailing wage, repeal of - HB 217 Sex-based wage discrimination, prohibited on comparable jobs - HB 399 Tipped employees, hourly wage rate for - HB 460 Waste Management Covenant not to sue, make changes to - HB 408: SCS Delinquent bill, authorize lien on motor vehicle to collect, local governments may levy - HB 502 Emergency Action Plans for impoundments, promulgate administrative regulations for - HJR 193 Environmental remediation fee, not required of loads less than 1 ton that are disposed of for free - SB 50: HFA(1) remediation fee, recycling and hazardous waste grants, use for - SB 50 E-scrap Task Force, establishment of - HCR 28 E-Scrap Task Force, membership of - HCR 28: HFA(1) Task Force, technical changes for - HCR 28: HCA(1) Hazardous duty, include in definition of - HB 614 waste, allow monitoring after termination - SB 76: SCA(1) waste, extend fee to 2008 and provide for waiver - SB 75 waste, permission to cease post-closure monitoring of - SB 76 Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, addition of three members - HB 623: HFA(1) Infrastructure Authority, authorization for programs under - HB 623: SCS Motor fuels quality program, petroleum environmental assurance fee, use of - HB 634: HCS On-site sewer systems, approval process revised - HB 573: SCS Paul Ward Thompson/old Emma Bridge, designate on KY Route 3 at the crossing of Big Sandy River - SJR 202 Procedures and requirements for on-site sewage systems installation and permitting, make changes to - HB 573 and requirements for on-site sewage systems, make changes to - HB 573: HCS(1),(2) Technical correction, grants, permit in kind - SB 50: SCA(1) Waste tire fee, reauthorization of - HB 145 Watershed-based planning councils, creation of - HB 746 Water Supply Bottled water, labeling source of - HB 120 Emergency Action Plans for impoundments, promulgate administrative regulations for - HJR 193 Fire hydrants, water districts not to charge for installation and maintenance of - HB 674 Infrastructure for Economic Development Fund non coal, reduce number of projects - HB 380: HFA(13) Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, addition of three members - HB 623: HFA(1) Infrastructure Authority, authorization for programs under - HB 623: SCS Mine water discharge by CONSOL, Energy, protect Kentucky waters from effects of - SR 326 On-site sewer systems, approval process revised - HB 573: SCS Pollution Abatement and Water Resources Finance Authority, abolished - HB 623; SB 134: HCS Potable water transmission line costs, recovery of - HB 649: HCS Procedures and requirements for on-site sewage systems installation and permitting, make changes to - HB 573 and requirements for on-site sewage systems, make changes to - HB 573: HCS(1),(2) Sanitation districts, storm water and sanitary runoff, authority to control for - HB 661 Water district construction and improvements, repeal certain bid procedure requirements for - SB 226 quality report, to be submitted to legislature, local governments, and citizens - HR 155 Resource Development Commission, abolished - HB 623; SB 134: HCS transmission lines, investment in, cost of recovery of - HB 649; HB 649: HFA (1),(2) well certification board, changes to requirements of members - HB 383 well drillers, civil penalties for certification non-compliance, make changes to - HB 383: HCS well drillers, monetary penalty for certif. non-compliance, assessed once per each occurrence - HB 383: HFA(1) Watershed-based planning councils, creation of - HB 746 Waterways and Dams Barge line companies, central assessment of watercraft - HB 562 Boat launching fees - HB 632 Building permits, local governments may issue in flood area - HB 262 Kentucky Infrastructure Authority, addition of three members - HB 623: HFA(1) River Authority, members' terms and designation of chair - HB 623 River Authority, number of members and chair of - HB 623: HFA(2) River Authority, quorum - HB 623: HFA(2) Ky River Authority, increase in membership, continuity of service until successor is appointed - SB 134: HCS Mine water discharge by CONSOL, Energy, protect Kentucky waters from effects of - SR 326 Ports, urge President and Congress to prohibit sale to United Arab Emirates - SCR 236 Procedures and requirements for on-site sewage systems installation and permitting, make changes to - HB 573 and requirements for on-site sewage systems, make changes to - HB 573: HCS(1),(2) Surface mines, original contour restoration and overburden disposal requirements, make changes to - HB 83 Water quality report, to be submitted to legislature, local governments, and citizens - HR 155 well drillers, failure to comply with certification provisions, civil penalty increased - HB 383 Watershed-based planning councils, creation of - HB 746 Weights and Measures Bulk tobacco packages, internal moisture testing, fees for - HB 77 Tobacco, internal moisture or density levels in bulk packages - HB 340 Wills and Estates Affidavit, order, and deed requirements, inheritance of real property - HB 563 Preneed burial contract trusts, death certificate required for release of funds under - HB 142 Testamentary trustee, accounting requirement - HB 513 Trust administration, technical correction to remove gender-specific language - HB 294 Withdrawn Legislation WITHDRAWN - SB 10, 21, 22, 23, 31, 33, 40, 71, 72, 92, 129, 145, 185, 198, 199; SR 47, 73, 128; SJR 205; SCR 229; SR 250, 257, 317; HB 12, 19, 40, 56, 71, 99, 149, 152, 166, 194, 365, 368, 371, 426, 434, 509, 606, 753; HCR 35; HR 116, 204 Witnesses Criminal actions, juvenile witnesses - HB 406: HCS Rules of Evidence, amendments to - HB 410 Women "Women's History Month," designated as March - HR 248 Abortion - HB 585: SCS Abortion, banning of - HB 489, 750; HB 585: HFA (4) banning, permit exceptions - HB 585: HFA(5) informed consent requirements for - SB 125 judicial consent for minors - HB 609 Medicaid coverage of - HB 575 Abuse reporting, attorney exemption - HB 652 Appointments to boards and commissions, Governor permitted to achieve gender equity with - HB 2 Breach of promise to marry, abolish tort of - HB 292 of promise to marry, tort of - SB 192 Breastfeeding, mother excused from service - SB 106: HFA(2) Breast-feeding, right in public places - SB 106 Cancer, breast and cervical, legislative subcommittee to study - HCR 216 Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, January 2006 recognized as - SR 136 Embryonic research, prohibit use of public funds or facilities, exclude in vitro fertilization - HB 413 Emergency contraceptives, permit sale of without prescription - SB 110: HFA(2) Examination, regional community mental health professional, delete provision for - SB 221 Griswold v. Connecticut decision, commemorate - HR 130 Honor the Planned Parenthood Federation of America - HR 131 Informed consent, abortion, requirements - HB 490, 585; HB 585: HCS, HFA (1),(2),(3),(6) Joseph Project, honoring - SR 335 Kentucky Federation of Women's Clubs, display plaque honoring - SJR 160 Marriage license, use of Social Security numbers - HB 111 New Opportunity School for Women, commend - HR 160 Roe v. Wade decision, commemorate - HR 124 Sanger, Margaret, honoring life of - HR 132 Sexual Assault Awareness Month, recognizing March as - HR 163 Workers' Compensation Administrative law judge, confirmation, J. Landon Overfield - SR 339 Black lung, delete consensus and reduce age to 52 for RIB cash option - HB 676 lung, deletion of retraining incentive benefits - SB 247 Drug and alcohol retesting, miner certifications, requirements for - HB 572: HCS and alcohol testing of miners, requirements for - HB 572 Exercise rider, employee status for - HB 741 Gardner, John A., Workers' Compensation Board, reappointment - SR 290 Heart or respiratory disease in firefighters, create rebuttable presumption for - HB 420 KEMI Board of Directors, appointment, Jennifer B. Reed - SR 272 Board of Directors, appointment, John C. Miller - SR 273 Medical benefits, capped for disability - HB 681 services, termination, provisions for - HB 388: SFA(1) Office of Workers' Claims, administrative law judge, reappointment, Irene C. Steen - SR 338 of Workers' Claims, Administrative law judge, reappointment, John Barry Coleman - SR 310 Self insurance, liability for pre-1997 claims - SB 191: SFA(1) Self-insurance, liability for pre-1997 claims - SB 191: SCS Special fund assessment and membership change of funding commission - HB 388 Fund, severance tax transfer deleted - HB 675 Teachers and school employees, paid leave due to assault, coordination of benefits with - SB 51: SFA(1) Terry, Donna H., administrative law judge, confirmation - SR 271 Thoroughbred jockeys and exercise rider, coverage provided - SB 191: HCA(1) Unfair claims practices, increase penalties for - HB 97 Workers' compensation for racing employees, eligibility for - HB 741: HCS BR to Bill Conversion List BR1 (SB3) BR3 (HB75) BR4 (HB155) BR8 (HB93) BR10 (HB12) BR14 (HB174) BR15 (HB6) BR16 (HB18) BR17 (HB19) BR18 (SB4) BR19 (SB7) BR20 (HB123) BR23 (HCR41) BR24 (HB236) BR25 (HB160) BR26 (HB107) BR28 (HB691) BR29 (HB31) BR31 (HB193) BR36 (SB5) BR40 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BR1278 (SR59) BR1280 (SB75) BR1281 (SB76) BR1282 (HB426) BR1283 (HB527) BR1284 (HB528) BR1285 (HB305) BR1286 (HB406) BR1287 (HB279) BR1288 (HB319) BR1289 (HB280) BR1290 (HB317) BR1291 (HB318) BR1292 (HB294) BR1293 (HB293) BR1294 (HB276) BR1296 (HB333) BR1297 (HR71) BR1298 (SR65) BR1299 (HB282) BR1300 (HB303) BR1301 (HR56) BR1302 (HR58) BR1303 (HB463) BR1305 (SB88) BR1306 (SR247) BR1308 (HR281) BR1313 (SR51) BR1314 (SB100) BR1315 (SR82) BR1316 (HR84) BR1317 (HB288) BR1318 (HB342) BR1319 (HB381) BR1320 (HJR94) BR1321 (HB382) BR1322 (HJR95) BR1323 (SR62) BR1330 (SB92) BR1331 (SR88) BR1332 (SR91) BR1333 (SR92) BR1334 (SR89) BR1335 (SR55) BR1337 (HR61) BR1340 (HR63) BR1341 (SR84) BR1342 (SR86) BR1343 (SR85) BR1344 (SR80) BR1345 (HB332) BR1346 (HB454) BR1347 (HB411) BR1349 (HB378) BR1350 (HB457) BR1351 (HB403) BR1352 (SR81) BR1353 (SB77) BR1355 (HB324) BR1356 (SB121) BR1357 (SR83) BR1358 (SR79) BR1359 (SCR98) BR1360 (HB377) BR1361 (HCR64) BR1362 (HB331) BR1364 (HB358) BR1365 (HB359) BR1366 (HR60) BR1367 (HB345) BR1368 (HB346) BR1369 (HB456) BR1370 (HB421) BR1371 (HB502) BR1372 (HJR101) BR1374 (HJR87) BR1377 (HB393) BR1378 (SR78) BR1380 (SR114) BR1381 (HR85) BR1383 (SR77) BR1384 (SB86) BR1387 (HB662) BR1388 (SB2) BR1389 (HB513) BR1390 (HB431) BR1391 (SB123) BR1392 (HCR147) BR1395 (HB430) BR1396 (HB429) BR1397 (HB372) BR1398 (HB369) BR1399 (SB130) BR1400 (SR96) BR1401 (HB404) BR1402 (HB356) BR1403 (HB370) BR1404 (HB362) BR1405 (HB360) BR1406 (HR108) BR1407 (SR97) BR1408 (SR93) BR1409 (HB405) BR1410 (SB120) BR1411 (HB389) BR1412 (HB363) BR1413 (HB484) BR1414 (HJR104) BR1415 (HB413) BR1416 (HB427) BR1417 (HB418) BR1418 (HR121) BR1420 (HB747) BR1422 (HR86) BR1423 (HB414) BR1424 (HB354) BR1425 (HR98) BR1426 (HB390) BR1428 (HB376) BR1429 (HB676) BR1430 (HB367) BR1431 (HB361) BR1432 (HB365) BR1433 (SCR95) BR1434 (HR92) BR1435 (SB158) BR1436 (HB714) BR1437 (HB385) BR1438 (SB224) BR1439 (HB506) BR1440 (HJR90) BR1441 (HB628) BR1442 (HB627) BR1443 (HB749) BR1444 (HB741) BR1445 (SB139) BR1448 (SB113) BR1449 (SR170) BR1450 (HB480) BR1451 (SR90) BR1452 (HB465) BR1453 (HB373) BR1455 (HB416) BR1456 (HB415) BR1457 (HB677) BR1458 (HB375) BR1459 (HB467) BR1460 (SB154) BR1467 (HB380) BR1468 (HJR93) BR1469 (HB366) BR1472 (HB436) BR1476 (HB419) BR1478 (HB422) BR1481 (HB424) BR1482 (HB582) BR1483 (HB398) BR1484 (HR100) BR1485 (HR99) BR1486 (HR97) BR1487 (SB96) BR1488 (SB101) BR1489 (HB379) BR1490 (HB423) BR1491 (SB180) BR1492 (SR94) BR1493 (SB156) BR1494 (HR96) BR1495 (HB442) BR1496 (HB441) BR1497 (HB445) BR1498 (SB114) BR1499 (HB451) BR1501 (SB108) BR1502 (HB543) BR1503 (HB408) BR1504 (HB383) BR1505 (SR103) BR1506 (SR123) BR1507 (HB449) BR1508 (SR117) BR1509 (HB3) BR1510 (HB461) BR1511 (SR108) BR1512 (SR109) BR1513 (HB386) BR1514 (SB93) BR1515 (SR134) BR1516 (HB391) BR1517 (SB119) BR1518 (SB97) BR1519 (HB409) BR1520 (SB95) BR1521 (SB99) BR1522 (SCR198) BR1523 (HB394) BR1524 (HJR110) BR1525 (SR133) BR1526 (SR135) BR1527 (HR103) BR1528 (HB600) BR1530 (SR99) BR1531 (HB601) BR1532 (HB407) BR1533 (HB410) BR1534 (HR107) BR1535 (SJR104) BR1536 (HB735) BR1537 (HB402) BR1538 (SB171) BR1539 (SB124) BR1540 (SB111) BR1542 (HB486) BR1543 (SR129) BR1545 (HB482) BR1547 (HB417) BR1548 (SR107) BR1549 (SB246) BR1550 (SR116) BR1551 (SR115) BR1552 (HB435) BR1553 (SR119) BR1554 (SR106) BR1555 (HR112) BR1556 (HR113) BR1557 (HR111) BR1558 (HB488) BR1559 (HR102) BR1560 (SB109) BR1562 (HB2) BR1563 (HB566) BR1564 (HB703) BR1566 (SB106) BR1567 (SR110) BR1568 (HB443) BR1569 (SJR202) BR1570 (SJR203) BR1571 (SJR201) BR1572 (SJR204) BR1573 (SJR205) BR1574 (HB476) BR1575 (HB428) BR1576 (HB499) BR1577 (HB433) BR1579 (HB444) BR1580 (SB255) BR1581 (SJR122) BR1582 (SB127) BR1583 (HB450) BR1584 (HR148) BR1585 (HB483) BR1586 (HR109) BR1587 (SR112) BR1588 (HB532) BR1589 (HB425) BR1591 (HCR115) BR1593 (HB439) BR1594 (HCR106) BR1595 (SB112) BR1597 (SB110) BR1598 (SB189) BR1601 (HB514) BR1603 (HB515) BR1604 (HB652) BR1605 (HCR120) BR1606 (HB432) BR1607 (SR113) BR1608 (SR118) BR1611 (SR216) BR1612 (HB448) BR1613 (HB438) BR1616 (HR123) BR1617 (SR121) BR1619 (SB129) BR1620 (HB726) BR1621 (SB253) BR1622 (SB118) BR1624 (HR114) BR1626 (HB551) BR1630 (HB705) BR1631 (HB540) BR1632 (HB434) BR1633 (SB142) BR1635 (HR150) BR1636 (HB729) BR1637 (HB440) BR1640 (SR217) BR1641 (SR340) BR1642 (SR120) BR1643 (HB604) BR1645 (SB122) BR1647 (HB491) BR1648 (HCR119) BR1649 (HR118) BR1651 (SB144) BR1652 (SR152) BR1655 (HB493) BR1657 (SR125) BR1664 (SR127) BR1665 (SCR130) BR1666 (SR128) BR1667 (SJR138) BR1669 (HB4) BR1670 (HB485) BR1672 (SR132) BR1674 (SB132) BR1675 (HB470) BR1676 (HR126) BR1677 (HB452) BR1678 (HR134) BR1679 (HR124) BR1680 (HR130) BR1681 (HB574) BR1683 (SR124) BR1684 (SR169) BR1685 (HB558) BR1686 (HB622) BR1688 (HB560) BR1689 (HB694) BR1691 (HB455) BR1692 (HR132) BR1694 (HB518) BR1695 (HB464) BR1697 (HB468) BR1698 (SB148) BR1699 (HCR129) BR1700 (HB487) BR1701 (HB478) BR1702 (SB131) BR1704 (HB475) BR1705 (HB565) BR1706 (HB462) BR1707 (SJR126) BR1708 (SB176) BR1709 (HB473) BR1710 (HB460) BR1711 (HR139) BR1712 (SB147) BR1713 (SB136) BR1714 (SB137) BR1715 (SB138) BR1716 (SB187) BR1717 (HB536) BR1718 (HB489) BR1719 (HB504) BR1720 (HB505) BR1722 (HR235) BR1723 (SR233) BR1725 (SB128) BR1726 (HR127) BR1727 (SB201) BR1728 (HB559) BR1729 (SR151) BR1730 (HB481) BR1732 (SB248) BR1733 (HR146) BR1734 (HJR145) BR1735 (SB145) BR1736 (SB133) BR1738 (HB494) BR1740 (HR125) BR1742 (SB146) BR1744 (HB495) BR1747 (SR136) BR1749 (SB236) BR1751 (HR131) BR1753 (HB471) BR1754 (SB140) BR1755 (HB469) BR1756 (SB151) BR1757 (HB474) BR1758 (HB678) BR1759 (HB479) BR1760 (HB510) BR1762 (HB556) BR1763 (HB557) BR1764 (HB533) BR1765 (HB548) BR1766 (HB472) BR1767 (SB150) BR1768 (SB141) BR1769 (HB728) BR1770 (SR131) BR1773 (SR162) BR1774 (SCR143) BR1775 (SCR144) BR1776 (SR145) BR1779 (SR148) BR1780 (SR149) BR1781 (SR147) BR1782 (SR150) BR1783 (SR270) BR1784 (SR146) BR1785 (SR142) BR1786 (SR141) BR1787 (SR338) BR1788 (SR310) BR1789 (SR339) BR1790 (SR271) BR1791 (HCR287) BR1794 (HCR137) BR1795 (HR128) BR1797 (HR135) BR1798 (HB603) BR1799 (SB143) BR1801 (SR137) BR1802 (HR133) BR1803 (HJR141) BR1804 (HCR161) BR1805 (HB498) BR1806 (HB496) BR1807 (HB593) BR1808 (HR136) BR1809 (SR154) BR1810 (SR140) BR1811 (SR139) BR1812 (SR155) BR1813 (HR143) BR1814 (SB152) BR1815 (HJR168) BR1816 (HB710) BR1817 (HB501) BR1818 (HB535) BR1819 (SB155) BR1820 (HR177) BR1821 (HB517) BR1822 (SB160) BR1824 (SR157) BR1825 (SJR231) BR1826 (HB561) BR1827 (HB516) BR1828 (SB164) BR1829 (SB163) BR1830 (SB162) BR1831 (HB500) BR1832 (HR140) BR1833 (HB512) BR1835 (SB161) BR1836 (HB530) BR1837 (HR206) BR1838 (SR153) BR1839 (HR138) BR1840 (SR181) BR1841 (SR158) BR1842 (HB623) BR1844 (HR144) BR1847 (HR155) BR1848 (HB651) BR1850 (SJR176) BR1851 (HB672) BR1852 (HR160) BR1853 (HB538) BR1854 (HB524) BR1855 (HB497) BR1856 (HCR165) BR1857 (SR179) BR1858 (HB700) BR1859 (HB534) BR1860 (SB197) BR1861 (SR156) BR1862 (HB521) BR1864 (HR149) BR1865 (HR159) BR1866 (SB167) BR1867 (HB503) BR1868 (HCR142) BR1870 (HB525) BR1871 (SB166) BR1872 (SB159) BR1873 (SR161) BR1874 (HR157) BR1876 (SR171) BR1877 (HR153) BR1878 (SR175) BR1879 (HR204) BR1880 (HB554) BR1881 (HB718) BR1882 (HR162) BR1883 (HB519) BR1884 (HB522) BR1886 (HB520) BR1887 (HB590) BR1889 (HB685) BR1890 (HB526) BR1891 (HB552) BR1892 (SB170) BR1893 (SJR173) BR1894 (HB572) BR1895 (HB607) BR1896 (HR156) BR1897 (HR158) BR1901 (HB571) BR1902 (HR152) BR1903 (HB562) BR1904 (SR186) BR1905 (HR151) BR1906 (SB173) BR1907 (HB614) BR1908 (SR180) BR1909 (SR164) BR1910 (SR166) BR1911 (SR167) BR1912 (SR172) BR1913 (HB537) BR1914 (HB555) BR1915 (SB168) BR1916 (SJR184) BR1917 (SR165) BR1918 (HR154) BR1919 (HB542) BR1920 (SR174) BR1921 (SB175) BR1922 (SB177) BR1923 (HR163) BR1924 (SB169) BR1925 (SR168) BR1926 (SR182) BR1927 (SR177) BR1940 (HB541) BR1941 (SB200) BR1942 (HB547) BR1943 (HB546) BR1944 (HB545) BR1945 (SB202) BR1946 (SR178) BR1947 (SB235) BR1948 (SB185) BR1949 (HB539) BR1950 (HB553) BR1951 (SB174) BR1953 (SB178) BR1954 (SB211) BR1955 (HCR190) BR1956 (HB550) BR1957 (HB682) BR1958 (HB680) BR1959 (HB673) BR1960 (HB629) BR1961 (SB217) BR1962 (HB681) BR1963 (HR184) BR1964 (SR185) BR1967 (SJR190) BR1968 (HB567) BR1969 (SB182) BR1970 (SB188) BR1971 (SB218) BR1976 (HCR175) BR1977 (HB549) BR1978 (HB667) BR1979 (HB669) BR1987 (SB254) BR1988 (HB595) BR1989 (SR188) BR1991 (HB709) BR1992 (HB563) BR1995 (HB570) BR1996 (HB597) BR1998 (HB576) BR1999 (HB602) BR2000 (HB575) BR2001 (HB580) BR2002 (HCR169) BR2003 (HB573) BR2004 (HB690) BR2005 (HR164) BR2006 (SB241) BR2013 (HB568) BR2015 (HB581) BR2016 (HB569) BR2017 (HB591) BR2019 (SB203) BR2023 (SB181) BR2024 (HB585) BR2025 (HJR202) BR2026 (HB588) BR2029 (SR189) BR2031 (SB240) BR2032 (HCR173) BR2034 (HB655) BR2035 (HB654) BR2038 (SB179) BR2039 (HR166) BR2040 (HB742) BR2041 (HCR209) BR2042 (HB665) BR2043 (HR171) BR2044 (HB641) BR2045 (SR191) BR2047 (HB721) BR2049 (HB712) BR2050 (HB711) BR2054 (SJR232) BR2059 (HB731) BR2060 (HR172) BR2061 (SR187) BR2062 (SB229) BR2065 (SB256) BR2088 (SB244) BR2089 (SB243) BR2097 (SB258) BR2103 (SB250) BR2122 (HB745) BR2123 (HCR174) BR2125 (HB696) BR2127 (HB608) BR2128 (HB733) BR2129 (SB186) BR2132 (HB723) BR2133 (SR193) BR2134 (HR170) BR2136 (HB586) BR2137 (HR167) BR2138 (SB204) BR2139 (SB190) BR2140 (SB191) BR2141 (SB193) BR2142 (SB192) BR2143 (HB579) BR2144 (HB578) BR2145 (HB668) BR2146 (HB587) BR2147 (HB613) BR2179 (HB625) BR2181 (SB233) BR2182 (HB583) BR2184 (HB638) BR2185 (HB592) BR2186 (HB716) BR2194 (HCR214) BR2195 (HCR187) BR2196 (HJR220) BR2197 (SB207) BR2198 (HCR189) BR2199 (SB196) BR2201 (SJR226) BR2212 (HB725) BR2213 (SB221) BR2214 (HB648) BR2215 (SB222) BR2217 (SR209) BR2218 (SR192) BR2219 (HB639) BR2220 (HB644) BR2230 (SR195) BR2231 (SB216) BR2232 (HB719) BR2233 (HCR197) BR2234 (HCR230) BR2235 (HB599) BR2238 (HR181) BR2239 (HB666) BR2240 (HB606) BR2241 (HB596) BR2246 (HR176) BR2247 (SR196) BR2248 (SB219) BR2249 (SB210) BR2250 (HB657) BR2251 (SB209) BR2252 (HB658) BR2254 (HB594) BR2255 (HB598) BR2256 (SB257) BR2258 (HB698) BR2259 (HB620) BR2260 (SB237) BR2261 (HR179) BR2262 (HCR208) BR2263 (HB649) BR2264 (HB630) BR2266 (HB683) BR2269 (HB684) BR2270 (SB198) BR2271 (SB199) BR2272 (HB632) BR2274 (HR178) BR2275 (HB631) BR2286 (HB618) BR2287 (HB605) BR2289 (HB686) BR2290 (HB740) BR2291 (SR194) BR2294 (SB230) BR2295 (SB227) BR2296 (HB633) BR2297 (HB663) BR2298 (HB612) BR2305 (SB252) BR2306 (HJR211) BR2307 (HB611) BR2308 (SB239) BR2309 (SB208) BR2311 (HB626) BR2312 (HR182) BR2314 (HB642) BR2315 (HB675) BR2316 (SB232) BR2317 (HCR207) BR2320 (HCR227) BR2321 (HCR225) BR2322 (HCR224) BR2323 (HCR223) BR2324 (HCR229) BR2325 (HCR222) BR2326 (HCR226) BR2327 (SB220) BR2332 (SJR228) BR2333 (SB228) BR2335 (SB205) BR2336 (SB206) BR2337 (SJR199) BR2338 (SB212) BR2339 (HB635) BR2340 (HB671) BR2341 (HB640) BR2342 (HB702) BR2343 (HB715) BR2344 (SB249) BR2345 (HB619) BR2346 (SB242) BR2348 (HJR188) BR2349 (HJR219) BR2350 (HB693) BR2351 (HB659) BR2352 (HB660) BR2353 (HR180) BR2354 (HB636) BR2359 (HB637) BR2360 (HB717) BR2361 (HJR215) BR2364 (HB724) BR2377 (HB687) BR2380 (HB650) BR2388 (HB646) BR2392 (SB234) BR2393 (HB616) BR2394 (HB748) BR2395 (SB226) BR2396 (HR191) BR2398 (HB617) BR2399 (SB223) BR2402 (HB743) BR2403 (HB751) BR2404 (SR197) BR2405 (SB231) BR2408 (HB621) BR2410 (HB708) BR2412 (HCR195) BR2413 (HB720) BR2414 (SJR230) BR2418 (SB225) BR2420 (HR194) BR2429 (SB245) BR2432 (SB213) BR2433 (SB214) BR2434 (SB215) BR2435 (HB727) BR2436 (HB752) BR2439 (HJR193) BR2440 (HB746) BR2441 (HR192) BR2443 (SCR229) BR2447 (HB643) BR2449 (HB701) BR2450 (HB736) BR2452 (SR269) BR2454 (HB679) BR2455 (HB695) BR2458 (HB739) BR2460 (HB674) BR2461 (HB706) BR2464 (HB634) BR2465 (HB624) BR2466 (HB689) BR2467 (HB744) BR2468 (HB732) BR2469 (HB734) BR2470 (HCR216) BR2472 (HB754) BR2477 (SR208) BR2479 (HB722) BR2481 (HJR199) BR2482 (HCR217) BR2483 (HB688) BR2484 (HR198) BR2485 (HR186) BR2486 (SR206) BR2487 (HR185) BR2489 (HR183) BR2490 (HR210) BR2491 (HR205) BR2492 (SR212) BR2493 (SR211) BR2494 (SR200) BR2495 (SR213) BR2497 (SR210) BR2498 (HR203) BR2500 (SR207) BR2501 (HR201) BR2502 (SR224) BR2503 (HR200) BR2504 (SR215) BR2505 (SR214) BR2506 (SR221) BR2508 (SR218) BR2509 (SR222) BR2510 (SR256) BR2511 (SCR236) BR2512 (HR218) BR2513 (HR213) BR2514 (SR219) BR2515 (HR232) BR2516 (SR220) BR2517 (HR231) BR2518 (SR227) BR2519 (SR225) BR2520 (HR221) BR2521 (SR223) BR2523 (HR233) BR2524 (HR212) BR2525 (SR237) BR2526 (HCR238) BR2527 (SR241) BR2528 (HR264) BR2529 (SR235) BR2530 (HR237) BR2531 (SR255) BR2532 (SR234) BR2533 (HR228) BR2534 (HR240) BR2535 (SR260) BR2536 (HR234) BR2537 (SR240) BR2538 (SR246) BR2539 (HR241) BR2541 (SR275) BR2542 (HR263) BR2543 (HR236) BR2544 (HR239) BR2545 (SR239) BR2547 (HR242) BR2548 (SR242) BR2550 (SR245) BR2551 (SR248) BR2552 (HCR250) BR2554 (HR244) BR2555 (SR257) BR2556 (SR261) BR2557 (SR244) BR2558 (HR245) BR2559 (SR249) BR2560 (SR250) BR2561 (SR273) BR2562 (SR272) BR2563 (SR264) BR2564 (HR246) BR2565 (HR255) BR2566 (HR251) BR2567 (HR243) BR2568 (HR257) BR2569 (SR259) BR2570 (SR266) BR2572 (SR254) BR2573 (SR251) BR2577 (HR247) BR2578 (SR265) BR2579 (SR258) BR2580 (SR253) BR2581 (HR254) BR2582 (SR252) BR2583 (SR263) BR2584 (HR252) BR2585 (HR248) BR2586 (HR256) BR2589 (HR249) BR2590 (SR280) BR2591 (SR262) BR2592 (HR262) BR2593 (SR276) BR2594 (HR258) BR2595 (SR267) BR2596 (HR253) BR2599 (SCR341) BR2602 (HR261) BR2603 (HR260) BR2604 (SR281) BR2605 (SR279) BR2606 (SR287) BR2607 (SR268) BR2608 (SR274) BR2609 (SR289) BR2610 (SR277) BR2611 (HCR278) BR2612 (HR259) BR2613 (SR278) BR2614 (SR291) BR2615 (SR282) BR2616 (HR270) BR2617 (HR291) BR2618 (SR286) BR2619 (SCR283) BR2620 (HR273) BR2622 (HR277) BR2623 (SR288) BR2624 (HR267) BR2625 (HR265) BR2626 (HR268) BR2627 (SR284) BR2628 (SR285) BR2629 (SR334) BR2630 (HR279) BR2631 (SR315) BR2632 (HR266) BR2633 (HR269) BR2634 (SR293) BR2637 (HR272) BR2638 (HR271) BR2639 (HR308) BR2640 (HR310) BR2641 (HR311) BR2642 (HR309) BR2643 (SR300) BR2644 (SR294) BR2645 (HR290) BR2646 (SR304) BR2647 (HR284) BR2648 (SR299) BR2649 (SR301) BR2650 (HR313) BR2651 (HR312) BR2652 (SR292) BR2654 (SR290) BR2655 (HR283) BR2656 (SR296) BR2658 (HR282) BR2659 (HR285) BR2660 (HR274) BR2661 (HR275) BR2662 (HR276) BR2663 (SR322) BR2664 (HR286) BR2665 (SR297) BR2666 (HR295) BR2667 (HR280) BR2668 (HR289) BR2669 (SR307) BR2670 (HR293) BR2671 (SR295) BR2672 (HR288) BR2673 (HR294) BR2675 (SR298) BR2676 (SR308) BR2678 (SR306) BR2679 (HR297) BR2680 (SR305) BR2681 (SR303) BR2682 (HR296) BR2683 (SR302) BR2684 (HR292) BR2685 (HR298) BR2686 (SR309) BR2687 (SR312) BR2688 (SR311) BR2689 (HR299) BR2690 (SR316) BR2691 (HR319) BR2692 (SR314) BR2693 (SR313) BR2694 (HR300) BR2695 (HR302) BR2696 (SR318) BR2698 (SR329) BR2699 (SR326) BR2700 (HR304) BR2701 (SR328) BR2702 (HR306) BR2704 (SR317) BR2705 (SR321) BR2706 (HR303) BR2708 (SR320) BR2709 (HR318) BR2710 (HR305) BR2711 (SR319) BR2712 (HR307) BR2713 (SR324) BR2714 (SR325) BR2715 (SR336) BR2716 (HR301) BR2717 (HR315) BR2718 (SR327) BR2719 (SR323) BR2720 (SR337) BR2721 (SR330) BR2722 (SR331) BR2723 (SR333) BR2724 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