The 2022 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is about a third of the way to completion and lawmakers are back in Frankfort today to begin a full workweek.
Representative Myron Dossett of Pembroke says his legislation adding additional disaster days for school systems impacted by tornadoes in December is up for committee consideration this week.
The Kentucky Senate recently approved Nathan’s Law with bi-partisan support, with Senator Whitney Westerfield of Christian County saying it requires Kentucky coroners to receive basic training on grief to ensure death notifications are made in a respectful manner.
A lawsuit is still pending that challenges redistricting legislation that’s already passed the Kentucky General Assembly and Representative Walker Thomas says a court could hear the matter in the coming week after a delay.
This is day 23 of the 60-day session.