Category: News

  • Week 10 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    This week marked the session’s inaugural gubernatorial veto with House Bill (HB) 18. The Governor’s veto was nothing short of a dismissal of property owners’ basic constitutional rights. The bill pre-empts unconstitutional local ordinances that would force those who provide housing options and property owners to accept federal programs. These programs often come with burdensome…

  • Week 9 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    The Kentucky General Assembly has wrapped up the ninth legislative week of the 2024 Regular Session. The week marked the final period for lawmakers to submit new bills. By the end of the week, 838 bills were filed in the state House of Representatives and 382 in the state Senate. We celebrated Small Business Day…

  • Week 8 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    After a long weekend dedicated to observing Presidents’ Day, the Kentucky General Assembly returned to Frankfort on Tuesday. The deadline for bill filings is approaching, so all proposals for consideration in Frankfort will be known by the close of next week.

  • Week 7 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    Having passed the midpoint of the 2024 Regular Session, it’s a pivotal time to reflect and renew our dedication to our legislative responsibilities. With just under 30 legislative days remaining, we recommit ourselves to the crucial tasks that lie ahead. Throughout the session, we’ve had the privilege of hosting various student groups and esteemed guests…

  • Week 6 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    The Senate recently received budget recommendations from the state House of Representatives. House Bill (HB) 1 and HB 6, along with related appropriation and revenue bills, will shape the state’s next two-year operating budgets for the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. In its unique constitutional role within the budget process, the Senate exercises patience in…

  • Week 5 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    In the Kentucky Senate, our role is unique, particularly during the 60-day budget session. The Constitution of Kentucky clearly outlines any revenue-raising and, traditionally, appropriation measures that originate with the state House of Representatives. Also, traditionally, before the House submits a two-year state budget proposal, the executive branch provides its recommendations. After these initial proposals,…

  • Week 4 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    The 2024 Legislative Session in Frankfort is nearing the one-third mark of the 60-day budget session, as Friday marked the 18th day. The committee process is picking up steam, and with that, more proposed bills are proceeding through the legislative process. Please check out the KYSenateRepublicans.com website to find press releases from the Senate Majority…

  • Week 3 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    Week 3 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    The Kentucky General Assembly reconvened in Frankfort on Tuesday after observing Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to start the third week of the 2024 Regular Session. To begin, I co-sponsored Senate Joint Resolution 77 this week, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, one of our newest members in the Senate and co-chair of the Kentucky-Israel Caucus.…

  • Week 2 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    Week 2 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    The second week of the 2024 Legislative Session concluded on Friday, and week three will begin on Tuesday following the observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. I want to start by informing you about our kysenaterepublicans.com website, where constituents can find additional access and insight into the Senate Majority Caucus. We have information…

  • Week 1 of the 2024 Legislative Session

    As we convene the 2024 regular session, I would like first to wish you a happy new year. I hope your holidays were filled with joy and laughter while spending quality time with family and friends. Standing in the Senate chamber for the first day of the 2024 Legislative Session and each proceeding day, I…