AN ACT proposing to create a new section of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/21/2024 - Delivered to Secretary of State

COMMENTS

The Louisville Urban League opposes HB2 as it will take public tax dollars to fund private schools. We believe the answer to improving education is properly funding and resourcing public schools that are accessible to all. We will continue to speak out against bills that continue to put barriers in education. We are asking that our supports use their platforms to do the same and contact their legislators in opposition of these bills.

AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/12/2024 - Delivered to Secretary of State

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League opposes HB 5, also known as the Safer Kentucky Act,
because this omnibus crime bill creates new felony offenses that already
exist, mandates longer sentences for convicted defendants, and
criminalizes homelessness. We will collaborate with partners to bring
awareness to this bill. We are asking our supporters to call their state
representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote
against HB 5.

AN ACT relating to postsecondary education and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/14/2024 - floor amendments (1), (2) and (3) filed

AN ACT relating to the rights of property owners and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/6/2024 - Delivered to Secretary of State

COMMENTS

The Louisville Urban League is opposed to any measure that would openly allow discrimination. We applauded the efforts of Greg Fischer''s administration and Louisville Metro Council when the anti-discrimination ordinance was signed into law in 2020 prohibiting landlords from discrimination practices against individuals who receive federal funding or any other financial subsidy. Our housing landscape in Louisville and other cities is facing a crisis. Affordable housing options are dwindling and the need for renter protection should be a priority. Housing legislation should create legal protections and fewer barriers for those who are vulnerable in our urban cities and rural counties.

AN ACT relating to psychologists.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/26/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB35 because it would reduce barriers
to licensing psychologists and help address a dire shortage of mental
health care in the state of Kentucky. We are asking our supporters to
urge their legislators to support this needed legislation.

AN ACT relating to student resiliency and well-being.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/2/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports providing additional resources for student mental health and well-being.

AN ACT relating to the abolition of the death penalty.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/2/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League supports HB 38 because it abolishes the death penalty in
favor of life imprisonment. We will promote our support of this bill to
bring awareness to it. We are asking our supporters to call their state
representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote
for HB 38.

AN ACT relating to elections.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/12/2024 - Delivered to Secretary of State

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League opposes HB 44 because it is a voter suppression bill. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to give testimony, contact legislators directly, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote against HB 44.

AN ACT relating to KEES scholarships for students attending noncertified schools.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/2/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to restoring religious liberty.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/27/2024 - (H) recommitted to committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

AN ACT relating to the recruitment and retention of medical professionals and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/2/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League opposes
HB49 because this bill would allow medical professionals to refuse
treatment based on their own personal beliefs. This could have serious
negative health consequences for many people. We will continue to
monitor this bill for movement.

AN ACT relating to the administration of estates and creating an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/25/2024 - (H) recommitted to committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

AN ACT relating to coverage for cancer detection.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/4/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to elections and making an appropriation therefor.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/10/2024 - BECAME LAW WITHOUT GOVERNOR'S SIGNATURE

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League opposes HB 53 because it is a waste of state resources and an unreliable way to audit elections. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote against HB 53.

AN ACT relating to coverage for annual pap smears.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/2/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to actions for forcible entry and detainer.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/2/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The Louisville Urban League supports HB71 because it protects tenants and their records to allow access to housing.

AN ACT relating to abandoned property.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/2/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League supports HB75 because it protects tenants' personal
property, even in case of eviction, and gives tenants additional time to
collect their items before the landlord is allowed to dispose of them.
We will continue to monitor this bill. We are asking our supporters to
urge their legislators to support this bill.

AN ACT relating to rights and obligations of landlords and tenants to a residential lease.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/2/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

LUL supports HB 76 and applauds the legislative efforts to reshape lease agreements in favor of renter protection.

AN ACT relating to criminal histories of job applicants.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/3/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

LUL
supports HB 89. A candidate's qualification should be considered first
and without the stigma of a past conviction. KY should embrace the hope
and compassion of second chances.

AN ACT relating to housing opportunities.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/9/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Local Government (H)

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports
HB102 because it would amend zoning codes to allow for more types of
housing within neighborhoods, helping to address some of the current
housing crisis. This bill has been referred to Committee and may be
heard. We are asking our supporters to urge their legislators to support
this bill.

AN ACT relating to families and children and making an appropriation therefor.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - (H) recommitted to committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

AN ACT relating to English language learners.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/3/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 170 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to property exempt from taxation.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/3/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to fleeing or evading police.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/3/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League opposes HB 113 because it increases the penalty for an
existing felony offense. We will monitor this bill closely and promote
it to bring awareness. We are asking our supporters to call their state
representative and senator and tell them you would like them to against
for HB 113.

AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing 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.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/3/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/6/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Health Services (H)

AN ACT relating to professions and occupations.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/3/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/3/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to the limited liability entity tax.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/18/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

AN ACT relating to employment.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/28/2024 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate State & Local Government (S)

COMMENTS

LUL
supports HB 124. A prior conviction should exclude a person from
occupations that require licensure. The process should be more forgiving
and other factors should be considered.

AN ACT relating to school personnel.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/3/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to a living wage.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/3/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

LUL supports this legislation and KY should prioritize living wages for our KY workforce.

AN ACT relating to environmental audits.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/12/2024 - Delivered to Secretary of State

COMMENTS

The Louisville Urban League vehemently opposes House Bill 136 (HB 136),
which threatens to shield industrial companies, particularly in
Louisville's Rubbertown corridor, from penalties for self-reported air
pollution violations. Sponsored by Rep. Jared Bauman, associated with
Lubrizol, a chemical plant in the area, the bill provides a loophole for
companies to evade accountability for violations. If passed, HB 136
could exacerbate the already critical air quality issues in Louisville,
impacting communities, especially in the West and South ends, where a
higher percentage of Black residents reside. The bill's potential
consequences include increased health risks such as cancer, asthma,
organ damage, and reduced life expectancy. The Louisville Urban League
urges supporters to call the legislative hotline at 1-800-372-7181,
urging legislators to reject HB 136 and protect the well-being of our
communities.

AN ACT relating to the KentuckyCYBER Program and making an appropriation therefor.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/3/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to local property tax rate levies.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/19/2024 - filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

AN ACT relating to menstrual discharge collection devices and making an appropriation therefor.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/4/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League supports HB148 because its success will ensure students do
not have to worry about access to resources while menstruating. We will
continue to monitor and report on the movement of this bill. We are
asking our supporters to continue to check in for updates.

AN ACT relating to elections.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/4/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB 151 because it will expand the hours for voting on Election Day. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote for HB 151.

AN ACT relating to interrogation of children.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/4/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League supports HB 157 because it protects children defendants
from illegitimate interrogations by law enforcement. We will
collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact
people directly, find people to give testimony, contact legislators
directly, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call
their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them
to vote for HB 157.

AN ACT relating to dyslexia.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/4/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB158 and ensuring educators are prepared to reach a variety of learners.

AN ACT relating to insurance for loss of income and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/5/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League supports HB179 because it would help make it easier for
businesses to offer paid family leave to their employees. This bill has
already passed through one committee, and LUL will continue to monitor
it. We encourage our supporters to ask their legislators to support
HB179.

AN ACT relating to public utilities.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/8/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to termination of residential leases.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/8/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to violent offenders.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/8/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League opposes HB 182 because this crime bill will categorize
some criminal defendants as violent offender where currently they are
not. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill.
We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and
senator and tell them you would like them to vote against HB 182.

AN ACT relating to school meals at low-income schools and making an appropriation therefor.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/8/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/29/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Education (H)

COMMENTS

The
Louisville Urban League opposes the Material Harmful to Minors bill
because it may empower ill-intended censorship of school material. We
will continue to monitor the movement of this bill and support the
efforts of the Diversity, Equity and Poverty office of JCPS.

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 183 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to education funding.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/12/2024 - floor amendment (1) filed

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League opposes amending the constitution to take public school
funding to private or charter schools due to our support of public
education which needs more funding and not less.

AN ACT relating to controlled substances.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/9/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League supports HB 211 because it amends drug laws to include
harm reduction centers, lower penalties on possession, decriminalize
testing kits of all kinds, and add referral to treatment to the drug
statute. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this
bill, contact people directly, find people to give testimony, contact
legislators directly, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters
to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would
like them to vote for HB 211.

AN ACT relating to a supplemental payment for recipients of a monthly retirement allowance from the systems administered by the Kentucky Retirement Systems, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/9/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The
Louisville Urban League supports efforts to get educators properly
compensated. We will continue to monitor and support the progress of
this bill.

AN ACT relating to higher education finance and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/7/2024 - (H) recommitted to committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

AN ACT relating to tax incentives for first-time home buyers.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/10/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to constitutional freedoms at public postsecondary education institutions.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/10/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The
Louisville Urban League opposes HB224 due to the attempt to prevent post secondary institutions from setting a standard for cultural and
social competency for those who choose to be a part of said
institutions.

AN ACT relating to education.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/27/2024 - (H) recommitted to committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

COMMENTS

The Louisville Urban League opposes SB225 due to its redundancy and lack of tangible resources to assist schools in promoting student success. We are asking that you stay engaged with the progress of this bill and updates on action around it.

AN ACT relating to school districts.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/8/2024 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Education (S)

AN ACT relating to postsecondary employment.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/23/2024 - House Education (H), (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)

AN ACT relating to teachers.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/10/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports compensating teachers for covering classes to address the teacher shortage.

AN ACT relating to public postsecondary education institutions.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/10/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The
Louisville Urban League supports efforts to eliminate barriers for
students to access higher education. We will continue to monitor and
support the progress of this bill.

AN ACT relating to discriminatory practices against a person.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/10/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to historical instruction.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/10/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The
Louisville Urban League supports efforts to decolonize curriculum and
the creation of historical accurate and inclusive courses.

AN ACT relating to employment of minors.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/27/2024 - floor amendment (5-title) filed

COMMENTS

Child labor should never be placed in legal vulnerability. Moreover, a child's income earning capability should not outweigh laws that provide more protections for their health and well being.

AN ACT relating to the promotion of stronger homes to resist losses due to catastrophic weather events and making an appropriation therefor.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/5/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to higher education.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/16/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The
Louisville Urban League will continue to monitor the progress. We
support the inclusion of students voices in post-secondary decisions.

AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/16/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League opposes HB 259 because lowers the age for an adult to carry a concealed weapon from 21 to 18, and adults can still be in secondary school. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote against HB 259.

AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/16/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to menstrual discharge collection devices.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/16/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to the public defender system and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/9/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to full-day kindergarten.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/16/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The
Louisville Urban League opposes HB279 due to the limits it puts on
institutions to address the teacher shortage while not offering any
additional resources or solutions.

AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/17/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League opposes HB 282 because it increases penalties on current offenses. We will contact people directly, monitor the bill, and provide information to the public. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote against HB 282.

AN ACT relating to risk protection orders.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/17/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB 287 because it is a common sense gun law that will protect the public from people with mental illness from purchasing, possessing or receiving a firearm. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote for HB 287.

AN ACT relating to concealed deadly weapons.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/17/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League opposes HB 288 because allows persons to carry concealed weapons in schools K-12 and other places that they are currently prohibited. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to give testimony, contact legislators directly, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote against HB 288.

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/18/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB 295 because it amends the Kentucky Constitution to ban all forms of slavery and indentured servitude. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to give testimony, contact legislators directly, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote for HB 295.

AN ACT relating to the establishment of minimum wages by local governments.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/18/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville
Urban League supports any effort to allow for the increase of minimum
wage in the state of Kentucky as a way to ensure that people receive a
living wage. We are asking our supporters to encourage their legislators
to support HB 297.

AN ACT relating to the profession of education.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/18/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to school lunches.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/18/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The
Louisville Urban League supports HB301 because it would require
students receive 30 minutes for lunch everyday. We will continue to
monitor and support the progress of this bill and ask that our
supporters do the same.

AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/25/2024 - floor amendment (2) filed

COMMENTS

The
Louisville Urban League opposes this bill and those like it that are
dangerous to student mental health and well-being and would allow for
ill-intentioned censorship of class material. We are asking that our
supporters stay engaged with the movement of this bill and to contact
legislators regarding opposition referencing the potential dangers this
could cause for students.

AN ACT relating to maternal health disparities in prenatal care.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/18/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

LUL supports HB 306, recognizing its merit in addressing the critical issues surrounding maternal mortality, particularly the higher rates among Black individuals in the United States. This commendable legislation ensures that women undergoing treatment are fully informed of their rights, advocates for comprehensive training in perinatal care facilities to eliminate outdated practices and enhance understanding of social determinants of health, and underscores the importance of recording and tracking data related to mortality and specific health conditions.

AN ACT relating to the community restoration incentive program.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/19/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to civil procedure.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/10/2024 - BECAME LAW WITHOUT GOVERNOR'S SIGNATURE

AN ACT relating to firearms.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/22/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB 331 because it is a common-sense gun law that will protect the public by establishing an extreme risk protection order to prevent individuals from purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote for HB 331.

AN ACT relating to coverage for mental health and substance use disorders.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/22/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to occupational safety and health.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to fire protection.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/26/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Local Government (H)

AN ACT relating to birth certificates.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

N ACT relating to law enforcement telecommunicators.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to leave from employment.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for first responders.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Child Mental Health Services Access Program.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

LUL supports HB 364, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at establishing the Kentucky Child Mental Health Services Access Program. Aligned with our commitment to community well-being, this bill addresses the vital needs of children with mental illness or intellectual disabilities. By operating through regional community services programs, the program would provide essential services such as immediate clinical consultation, face-to-face mental health consultation, care coordination, and professional education. LUL recognizes the significance of this initiative in enhancing the mental health support system for children in the Commonwealth, and we urge all stakeholders to support the passage of HB 364 for the betterment of our community's youth.

AN ACT relating to maternity leave for teachers.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The Louisville Urban League supports HB366 as it will provide teachers with much needed family leave. Lack of professional benefits is contributing to the teacher shortage and this bill would be a step to address this. We will continue to monitor and support the progression of this bill and ask our supporters to do the same.

AN ACT relating to public benefits.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/14/2024 - committee vote - failed 5-6

COMMENTS

LUL opposes HB 367, a regressive piece of legislation that seeks to undermine public benefits, particularly the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This bill takes a decidedly negative and restrictive approach by preventing the Cabinet from increasing eligibility standards for SNAP, unless mandated by federal law. By imposing limitations on noncash benefits and exemption from eligibility standards, the proposed legislation threatens to increase the challenges faced by individuals in need. Furthermore, the bill introduces complex and burdensome intervals and agencies for reviewing and tracking information related to Medicaid and SNAP enrollees, creating unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles. The provision restricting the waiver of work requirements without explicit authorization from the General Assembly adds an additional layer of rigidity to the proposed measures. LUL firmly opposes this legislation, recognizing its potential to limit access to essential public assistance and hinder the well-being of those who rely on these vital programs.

AN ACT relating to curriculum.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The Louisville Urban League supports this call to change in curriculum as we believe that education should progress with time. We will continue to support this bill and those similar, and are asking that our supporters use their platforms to support as well.

AN ACT relating to public holidays.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to a name change for a minor.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to mine subsidence insurance.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/4/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to educational cooperatives.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to gun safety for children.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB 373 because it is a common-sense gun law that will protect minors. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote for HB 373.

AN ACT relating to elections.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/24/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League opposes HB 374 because it is a barrier to voting. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote against HB 374.

AN ACT relating to local government and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/12/2024 - Delivered to Secretary of State

AN ACT relating to sex-based classifications.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/26/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to civil rights.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/26/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB 391 because it expands civil rights protections to the LGBT community. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote for HB 391.

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Public Employees Deferred Compensation Authority.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/28/2024 - (S) Returned to Committee Senate State & Local Government (S)

AN ACT relating to residency requirements for employees and volunteers of fire departments.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/13/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Local Government (H)

AN ACT relating to the licensure of military-connected individuals.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/9/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to workers' compensation.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/4/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to adult-oriented businesses and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

HB402, the proposed anti-drag bill, raises serious concerns as it
mirrors past legislation that has been deemed unconstitutional by the
federal government. Such bills not only infringe upon individuals'
rights to self-expression but also perpetuate discrimination. Anti-drag
bans are often criticized for impeding freedom of speech, fostering
discrimination, and promoting an unwarranted government intrusion into
personal choices. It is essential to consider the legal precedents and
broader societal implications before supporting legislation that may
undermine constitutional rights and contribute to an atmosphere of
intolerance

AN ACT relating to the rights of incarcerated children.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB 404 because it expands and lists the rights of children who are incarcerated. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote for HB 404.

AN ACT relating to the Perinatal Advisory Committee.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

LUL supports House Bill 405, which establishes the Perinatal Advisory Committee to address critical issues in maternal and infant health. Black mothers and infants, who are disproportionately affected by negative health outcomes, will benefit from the committee's focus on improving indicators such as infant mortality, preterm birth, and maternal mortality. The diverse composition of healthcare experts ensures a comprehensive approach, and the emphasis on evidence-based guidelines is crucial. Given the alarming racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes, supporting this bill aligns with our commitment to addressing systemic inequities and fostering better health outcomes for Black communities.

AN ACT relating to military-connected educational benefits.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to a tax credit for renters.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

LUL supports legislation that helps renters financially. Without meaningful legislation that provide rent control measures; The Commonwealth should be prepared to help renter's manage sky-rocketing rental increases.

AN ACT relating to wages.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to education.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to the Child Care Assistance Program.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to preschool and kindergarten education.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The Louisville Urban League Supports HB 424 because it establishes funding and will provide transportation for early childhood programs. We will continue to monitor and support this bill and ask that our supporters use their platforms to do the same.

AN ACT relating to children's early learning services taxing districts.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to the Kentucky opportunity fund and making an appropriation therefor.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/30/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

The Louisville Urban League supports bills that create sustainable pathways to fund access to education across Kentucky. We will continue to monitor and support the progress of this bill, and we are asking that our supporters do the same.

AN ACT relating to reproductive privacy.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/31/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

LUL supports HB428, recognizing the vital need to protect abortion access as an individual right. We believe in upholding bodily autonomy, ensuring safe and legal options for reproductive healthcare. This support extends to safeguarding the individual's health, addressing economic considerations, and acknowledging diverse circumstances. By endorsing HB428, we affirm our commitment to empowering individuals in making informed decisions about their reproductive well-being.

AN ACT relating to reproductive health care.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/31/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

LUL supports HB 429 because it protects people's right to reproductive health care in Kentucky. The bill ensures that individuals and groups won't face legal trouble for seeking or providing abortion services outside of Kentucky. It also keeps medical records private and prevents punishment for healthcare professionals. By backing HB 429, LUL stands for a supportive environment that respects personal choices in reproductive health care.

AN ACT relating to Kentucky educational excellence scholarships.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/31/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to overdose good samaritans and making an appropriation therefor.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/31/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB 435 because it will encourage people who suffer from substance abuse disorder to seek help without fear of arrest and prosecution. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote for HB 435.

AN ACT relating to custody.

  CURRENT STATUS

1/31/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to public school transportation.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/22/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to the transportation of students and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/4/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to local boards of education.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/18/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to the protection of minors.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/1/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to equality in access to financial services.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/1/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to firearms and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/1/2024 - Introduced

COMMENTS

Louisville Urban League supports HB 457 because it is a sensible list of gun regulations that will protect the public. We will collaborate with partners to bring awareness to this bill, contact people directly, find people to provide testimony, and contact allies. We are asking our supporters to call their state representative and senator and tell them you would like them to vote for HB 457.

AN ACT relating to school bus safety.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/12/2024 - received in Senate

AN ACT relating to termination of parental rights.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/4/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to the New Markets Development Program tax credit.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/7/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to campaign finance.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/7/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to career and technical education funding, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/18/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to wages and hours.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/27/2024 - (H) recommitted to committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

AN ACT relating to Senate confirmation of appointees.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/9/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to employment.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/9/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to geoengineering.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/9/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to employment.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/9/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to firearm safety.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/13/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 32 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to qualifications of members of the General Assembly.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/13/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to destruction of firearms.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/13/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to unemployment insurance.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/13/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to landlords and tenants.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/13/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to civic education.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/9/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to bereavement leave.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/14/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to wages for employment.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/14/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to leave from employment.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/14/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to social studies curriculum.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/14/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to early childhood programs.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/14/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to coverage for injectable epinephrine devices.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/15/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to parental rights.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/15/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to child care.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/5/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to public water and wastewater systems, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/12/2024 - Delivered to Secretary of State

AN ACT relating to a tax credit for qualified education expenses.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/29/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to voting rights.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/29/2024 - House Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H), (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)

AN ACT relating to teachers.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/15/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to workers' compensation for educators.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/15/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to criminal history.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/13/2024 - House Judiciary (H), (Bill Scheduled for Hearing)

AN ACT relating to Black History Season.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/15/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to the acquisition of agricultural land.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/15/2024 - (H) placed in the Orders of the Day for Concurrence

AN ACT relating to data privacy.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/27/2024 - (H) recommitted to committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

AN ACT relating to eminent domain.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/16/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/19/2024 - filed without Governor's signature with the Secretary of State

AN ACT relating to retail filling stations.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/12/2024 - Delivered to Secretary of State

AN ACT relating to ownership fees for hybrid vehicles.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/16/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to environmental emergencies.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/4/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to education.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/16/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to special license plates.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/16/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to truancy.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/10/2024 - BECAME LAW WITHOUT GOVERNOR'S SIGNATURE

AN ACT relating to operating a motor vehicle.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to the State Fair Board.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/4/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/12/2024 - Delivered to Secretary of State

AN ACT relating to agriculture.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to agriculture.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to sex crimes.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to interference with a legislative proceeding.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/14/2024 - (S) Referred to Committee Senate Judiciary (S)

AN ACT relating to liability for damage to property adjacent to Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission-managed lands.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to the Public Service Commission.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to utility service disconnection reports by retail electric suppliers.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to research doctoral programs at Western Kentucky University.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/1/2024 - received in Senate

AN ACT relating to retirement.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to state government.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to birth certificates.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to posthumous name changes.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to insurance.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to financial institutions.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to financial institutions.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/21/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT establishing the Adult Workforce Diploma and making an appropriation therefor.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/5/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

AN ACT relating to school district buildings.

  CURRENT STATUS

4/9/2024 - SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

AN ACT relating to educational neglect.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/29/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Appropriations & Revenue (H)

AN ACT relating to internet safety instruction for children.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/1/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)

AN ACT relating to alternative teacher certification programs.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/26/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to independent school districts.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/26/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to wages.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/26/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to school district employees.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/26/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to elementary literacy and making an appropriation therefor.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/26/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to terrorist activity.

  CURRENT STATUS

3/7/2024 - (H) Referred to Committee House Education (H)

AN ACT relating to political spending by public school districts and declaring an emergency.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/26/2024 - Introduced

AN ACT relating to school buildings.

  CURRENT STATUS

2/26/2024 - Introduced