Legislative Bills with Potential for High Local Impact
Ivan C. Potter, Publisher West Kentucky Journal
Thursday, February 13, 2014 10:51 am
The Kentucky 2014 Legislature is at the 42 % mark as of February 11, 2014. This means some 367 bills have been filed with the House of Representative and 133 with the Senate. At this writing, two bills, SB 7 and SB 113 have passed both Houses and gone to the Governor for his signature.
Out of the 564 bills trying to become law, we believe 38 will directly impact the counties and communities of West Kentucky.
1. HB 12 confirmation of executive appointments 2. HB 17 reporting on economic development incentives 3. HB 58 speed limits on four lane highways 4. HB 66 establishment of Public Service Corporations 5. BR 54 trapshooting as new sport in KY high schools 6. HB 15 coal service money for local govts. 7. HB 67 casino gambling 8. HB 68 casino gambling details 9. HB 117 private development on state park property 10. HB 29 consolidated local government funding 11. HB 35 Lt. Governor not on primary ballot 12. SB 14 Eminent Domain 13. HB 46 TVA in-lieu of tax programs 14. SB 24 Exempt Equine industry from sales tax 15. HB 102 Distilled spirits within city limits 16. SB 18 donation of game meat 17. HB 107 Boat dock and marine safety 18. HB 31 eminent domain 19. HB 70 felonies slow to vote 20. HB 85 charter schools 21. HB 115 local government and redistricting 22. SB 15 felonies show to vote 23. HB 41 bridge tolls across Ohio River 24. HB 39 cable TV access for individual channels 25. HB 52 Nuclear power storage 26. SB 35 reorganization of Public Service Commission 27. HB 60 eminent domain 28. SB 21 eminent domain 29. HB 87 LRC morals 30. HB 78 trusts and estates 31. SB 31 United Nations Agenda 21 32. HB 88 LRC staff raises 33. SB 26 thoroughbred development fund 34. HB 37 angel investment tax credits 35. SB 27 election of state wide officers 36. HB 72 clean judge election fund 37. SB 34 Endow KY education money 38. SB 33 Casino gambling
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