Here's this mornings:
Legislative Action for January 4, 2024
What happened today:
A bunch of new bills filed. Some Senate Bills assigned to committees (see left column below). They are up
to the same tricks as last year. They want to have the power to meet anytime during a year…just say NO!
(See HB 94). This must be done with a Constitutional Amendment, but they got it on the Nov ballot in 2022
and it was narrowly defeated. They will likely keep trying until it passes and then we are in more trouble.
They will tell you it is necessary to protect your liberties, but remember: “Your liberties are never safe when
the Legislature is in session.” This is the next step to a full-time legislature.
Please note instructions below on whom to call and when. Please familiarize yourself with these steps
so you can fully participate in the process.
Health Freedom:
HB 41 – Prohibit public employee insurance & public schools from incentivizing immunization
HB 48 – Right to refuse medical treatment, including meds, devices & injections, etc.
HB 49 – Prohibit discrimination of med pros for refusing to do acts that violate conscience
HB 92 – Req med pros to notify patients of right to refuse treatment, right to request facility transfer
HB 103 – Parent/guardian right to access medical records of minor child
Elections:
SB 39 – Prohibit legislative agent or employer from donating to candidate, campaign/committee.
Education:
HB 46 – Allow grads of non-certified (home & some private) schools to receive KEES money
HB 51 – Protect parental rights in public schools, require parental notifications for various activities
SEdu SB 6 – Prohibit penalties for expression of ideological differences at public universities.
HB 119 – Allow homeschoolers to participate in public school sports (but w/same health reqs as PS)
Money/Taxes:
SAR
HB 61 – Propose const. amend. to increase amount of homestead exemption based on current values
SB 12 – KY Child Tax Credit for under 6yo
HB 101 – Exempt currency and bullion from taxation
HB 120 – Reduce certain tax on LLCs grossing <$100k
HB 123 – Repeal tax on military pensions
HB 134 – Decrease taxes on retirement fund distributions
Transportation:
HB 19 – Require drivers to pull over or slow down for disabled vehicles with flashers, includes fine
HB 46 – Allow grads of non-certified (home & some private) schools to receive KEES money
Government Overreach/Accountability:
SNR
HB 24 – Data protection and consumer rights
HB 45 – Regulation of drones, tracking devices and license plate readers
SB 5 – Allow hunting on your own property less than 5 acres without license
HB 106 – No fishing license required on less than 5 ac, no license required for guests of landownersSEcon SB 15 – Data protection and consumer rights
SB 34 – Expand social welfare programs, housing, SNAP, etc. (by a Republican!)
SNR SB 55 – Allow landowners to fish on own property without license
HB 94 – Propose Constitutional Amendment to allow General Assembly to meet any time of year
SB 58 – Make protest petitions easier to file, lower number of req signatures on school tax protest
SB 60 – Prohibit state from requiring hunter education in order to get hunting license
Here's what to do EVERY WEEKDAY for the above day/days:
1. Put the Legislative Hotline number into your speed dial so you can call quickly: 1-800-372-7181. Call
as early as possible in the day. The line is open 7am to 9pm M-Th and 7am to 6pm F. During
inclement weather they close early.
2. When you call them, they are very nice and are just there to take your message. If you give them your
name and address, they will tell you who your Senator and Representative are. The next time you call,
they will have you on file.
3. Call the Legislative Hotline and say this [add brief reasons anytime you feel moved to – sample reason
included here but encourage you to use your own]: “I would like to leave a message for:
My Senator:
• Support SB [XX]. [your comment here].
• Support (any other green bill)
• Please co-sponsor SB 6 (or any other green bill)
• Oppose SB 34 This is socialism and not the role of government.”
My Representative:
• Support HB 48 Discrimination based on personal health choices is wrong.
• Support (any other green bill)
• Please co-sponsor HB 48 (or any other green bill)
• Oppose HB 19 This is just another nanny-state revenue generation method.”
WHO TO CONTACT WHEN:
4. The left-most column above shows where the bill is currently. The key to the abbreviations is at the end
of this Alert.
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If a bill has nothing next to it, just contact your Senator for an SB or your House Rep for an HB.
If a bill has a committee (eg. HAg), contact that committee AND your Rep or Sen. (Ex. If it says
HAg, it is in the House Agriculture Committee, so you’d contact that committee plus your House
Rep).
If a bill is on the floor of a chamber, contact your Rep or Sen depending on which chamber. (Ex. If it
says SFlr, that’s the Senate floor, so contact your Senator.)
If a bill says Gov, do nothing, because it will probably pass via override even if he vetoes it.
Remember that bills go through both chambers to pass, so you may be calling your Senator or a
Senate committee about a House bill as things progress.
EXTRA CREDIT:5. Go to https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/findyourlegistor/findyourlegistor.html (or search KY find my
legislator and choose the first option). Find your legislator and it will show their phone and email.
6. Call your legislator's direct phone number and leave the above message and a brief reason. Be polite
and succinct.
7. Email your legislator and leave the above message but put the key points in the SUBJECT line for best
impact. Keep it brief and friendly. (Ex: Subject: Co-Sponsor HB 26. Taxpayers shouldn’t be funding
lobbyists.)
Abbreviation Key:
HAg – House Agricultural Committee
HAR – House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
HEdu – House Education Committee
HElec – House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
HHS – House Health Services Committee
HJud – House Judiciary Committee
HLO – House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee
HLoc – House Local Government Committee
HSmB – House Small Business and Information Technology Committee
HSta – House State Government Committee
HTran – House Transportation Committee
HVM – House Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee
SAR – House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
SEcon – Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
SEdu – Senate Education Committee
SNR – Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
SSL - Senate State and Local Government Committee
SVM – Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee
HFlr – House floor
SFlr – Senate floor
To H – has passed Senate, will be assigned to House Committee next
To S – has passed House, will be assigned to Senate Committee next
Gov – Governor’s Desk (if he vetoes, it can be sent back to the chambers for veto override)

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What happened yesterday:
More bills filed. A couple bad ones (see red below). Some good ones regarding schools and health freedom.
Please note instructions below on whom to call and when. Please familiarize yourself with these steps
so you can fully participate in the process.
Health Freedom:
HB 41 – Prohibit public employee insurance & public schools from incentivizing immunization.
HB 48 – Right to refuse medical treatment, including meds, devices & injections, etc.
HB 49 – Prohibit discrimination of med pros for refusing to do acts that violate conscience
HB 92 – Req med pros to notify patients of right to refuse treatment, right to request facility transfer
HB 103 – Parent/guardian right to access medical records of minor child
HB 141 – Allow local water utilities to have choice to fluoridate or not.
HB 145 – Require hospitals to disclose pricing.
HB 163 – Require blood banks to collect Covid 19 vax info from donors and test for vax markers
HB 177 – Prohibit any state agency or govt from requiring Covid 19 vax for minors
Elections:
SB 39 – Prohibit legislative agent or employer from donating to candidate, campaign/committee.
SB 77 – Require voter tally to be published; additional requirements for election certification
SB 78 – Require all parts of voting machines to be made in USA and suppliers be accredited by DOD
SB 79 – Revise rules for ballot recounts (set reasonable bond, allow all candidates to be eligible, etc)
SB 80 – Disallow student IDs and credit cards to be used as Voter ID
SB 84 – Require risk-limited audits at polls
Education:
HB 46 – Allow grads of non-certified (home & some private) schools to receive KEES money
HB 51 – Protect parental rights in public schools, require parental notifications for various activities
SEdu SB 6 – Prohibit penalties for expression of ideological differences at public universities.
HB 119 – Allow homeschoolers to participate in public school sports (but w/same health reqs as PS)
SB 93 – Prohibit public schools from requiring oaths/ideology from employees; prohibit DEI
HB191 – If a parent can’t read it at a school board meeting, it can’t be in the school library.
Money/Taxes:
HB 61 – Propose const. amend. to increase amount of homestead exemption based on current values
SAR SB 12 – KY Child Tax Credit for under 6yo
HB 101 – Exempt currency and bullion from taxation
HB 120 – Reduce certain tax on LLCs grossing <$100k
HB 123 – Repeal tax on military pensions
HB 134 – Decrease taxes on retirement fund distributions
SSL SB 69 – Allow a recall vote if certain ad valorem taxes generate more revenue than a specified amt
HB150 – Exempt vehicles from ad valorem taxes
HB 19 – Require drivers to pull over or slow down for disabled vehicles with flashers, includes fine
HB 192 – Establish automatic speed enforcement
HB 193 – Increase fines in and add new regs for highway workzones, even when workers are absent
Military/Second Amendment:
SB 66 – Repeal statue allowing colleges & govt entities to prohibit licensed concealed carry in bldgs
HB 149 – Restrict the use of the KY National Guard to Kentucky activities except in a declared war
Government Overreach/Accountability:
HB 24 – Data protection and consumer rights
HB 45 – Regulation of drones, tracking devices and license plate readers
SFlr SB 5 – Allow hunting on your own property less than 5 acres without license
HB 106 – No fishing license required on less than 5 ac, no license required for guests of landowners
HB 140 – Allow hunting and fishing on your own property less than 5 acres without license
SEcon SB 15 – Data protection and consumer rights
SAR SB 34 – Expand social welfare programs, housing, SNAP, etc. (by a Republican!)
SNR SB 55 – Allow landowners to fish on own property without license
HB 94 – Propose Constitutional Amendment to allow General Assembly to meet any time of year
SSL SB 58 – Make protest petitions easier to file, lower number of req signatures on school tax protest
SNR SB 60 – Prohibit state from requiring hunter education in order to get hunting license
SB 88 – Make home incarceration easier; allow for appeal by victim, etc.
SB 96 – Auto-expungement for minor crimes (eg. Traffic violations, misdemeanors) after 5 yrs
HB 184 – Abolish State Bd of Cosmetology; move $$ back to general fund (less fascism, yay!)

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Have a good weekend everyone! I'm going camping!
If my gear is good, I'll post again on Monday evening.

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Here's what to do EVERY WEEKDAY for the above day/days:
1. Put the Legislative Hotline number into your speed dial so you can call quickly: 1-800-372-7181. Call
as early as possible in the day. The line is open 7am to 9pm M-Th and 7am to 6pm F. During
inclement weather they close early.
2. When you call them, they are very nice and are just there to take your message. If you give them your
name and address, they will tell you who your Senator and Representative are. The next time you call,
they will have you on file.
3. Call the Legislative Hotline and say this [add brief reasons anytime you feel moved to – sample reason
included here but encourage you to use your own]: “I would like to leave a message for:
My Senator:
• Support SB [XX]. [your comment here].
• Support (any other green bill)
• Please co-sponsor SB 6 (or any other green bill)
• Oppose SB 34 This is socialism and not the role of government.”
My Representative:
• Support HB 48 Discrimination based on personal health choices is wrong.
• Support (any other green bill)
• Please co-sponsor HB 48 (or any other green bill)
• Oppose HB 19 This is just another nanny-state revenue generation method.”
WHOM TO CONTACT WHEN:
4. The left-most column above shows where the bill is currently. The key to the abbreviations is at the end
of this Alert.
•
•
•
•
•
If a bill has nothing next to it, just contact your Senator for an SB or your House Rep for an HB.
If a bill has a committee (eg. HAg), contact that committee AND your Rep or Sen. (Ex. If it says
HAg, it is in the House Agriculture Committee, so you’d contact that committee plus your House
Rep).
If a bill is on the floor of a chamber, contact your Rep or Sen depending on which chamber. (Ex. If it
says SFlr, that’s the Senate floor, so contact your Senator.)
If a bill says Gov, do nothing, because it will probably pass via override even if he vetoes it.
Remember that bills go through both chambers to pass, so you may be calling your Senator or a
Senate committee about a House bill as things progress.EXTRA CREDIT:
5. Go to https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/findyourlegistor/findyourlegistor.html (or search KY find my
legislator and choose the first option). Find your legislator and it will show their phone and email.
6. Call your legislator's direct phone number and leave the above message and a brief reason. Be polite
and succinct.
7. Email your legislator and leave the above message but put the key points in the SUBJECT line for best
impact. Keep it brief and friendly. (Ex: Subject: Co-Sponsor HB 26. Taxpayers shouldn’t be funding
lobbyists.)
Abbreviation Key:
HAg – House Agricultural Committee
HAR – House Appropriations and Revenue Committee
HEdu – House Education Committee
HElec – House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
HHS – House Health Services Committee
HJud – House Judiciary Committee
HLO – House Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations Committee
HLoc – House Local Government Committee
HSmB – House Small Business and Information Technology Committee
HSta – House State Government Committee
HTour – House Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Committee
HTran – House Transportation Committee
HVM – House Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee
SAR – Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee
SEcon – Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee
SEdu – Senate Education Committee
SJud – State Judiary Committee
SNR – Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee
SSL - Senate State and Local Government Committee
SVM – Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee
HFlr – House floor
SFlr – Senate floor
To H – has passed Senate, will be assigned to House Committee next
To S – has passed House, will be assigned to Senate Committee next
Gov – Governor’s Desk (if he vetoes, it can be sent back to the chambers for veto override)