Bills lawmakers are considering

More than 200 bills have already been filed in the new session of Kentucky legislature

Frankfort, Ky (WTVQ): More than 200 bills have already been filed in the new session of Kentucky legislature, that is according to State Representative Killian Timoney. “I believe last year we passed 190 total from beginning to end in approval,” he said. “I think they were pretty close to with bills and resolutions with almost 2,000 bills filed.

Timoney says many are filed simply to file, while others are filed with the intent of becoming law. “It’s interesting to see the ones that get legs and go the distance and ones that just kind of quietly are unspoken about afterwards,” he said.

Here are some bills to keep on your radar:

House Bill 38, is a bill proposing to abolish the death penalty. It was introduced to Committee on Committees on January 2nd. This bill would prohibit probation for a person sentenced to life without parole or life without parole for 25 years.

House Bill 98, would put stricter penalty on gun possessions by a minor. It was sent to the Committee on Committees on January 3rd. This bill would increase the penalty for anyone under the age of 18 who possess a hand gun. The first offense would be classified as a Class D felony.

House Bill 162, is a math education reform bill. Now this was sent to committee on Committees on January 5th . This bill would require intervention for fourth through eighth graders struggling in math. The Department of Education would then be required to support schools in improving math education.

Senate Bill 32, relating to driving under the influence of marijuana. was sent to senate Judiciary committee on January 3rd. That would make “marijuana concentration” in the blood above certain limits illegal. Detinning marijuana concentration as the nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood.

Senate Bill 6, is the diversity, equity and inclusion bill for universities and public colleges. It was sent to the Senate Education Committee on January 3rd. That would allow staff and students to sue public colleges if they feel they’ve been discriminated against including race or sex superior to another.

Senate Bill 66, would expand concealed carry access. It was sent to the Committee on Committees on January 4th. This would allow people to carry concealed weapons on college campuses and in government buildings.

The last day to file house bills is February 26, and the last day a senate bill can be introduced is February 28.