I know it’s Friday the 13th, which can bring a bit of extra worry, but I truly hope everything is going well for you today. Things continue to speed up as we work our way through the session. We are a little over two weeks from the Veto Break and a little over a month […]
Erika’s Update March 9, 2026
Things have picked up with the session. Today is day 43, which means we have just 17 legislative days until sine die. This year, we have had over 900 bills filed in the House and over 350 in the Senate. The big fight remains over the budget, which is now in the Senate. The Senate […]
Erika’s Update for Week 7 of KYGA26
HB 500 I empathize with the frustration that many of you have expressed through your phone calls and emails. I understand that our concerns are shared and that tensions are rising. On Friday, I took steps to address these issues by filing Amendments 1 and 2 to HB 500. Amendment 1 aims to fully fund […]
Bills That Passed the House the Week of February 16
House Bill 3: Medicaid and KCHIP would be required to comply with certain pharmacy reimbursement requirements under this bill. House Bill 4: This bill would criminalize conduct with a minor with the intent to manipulate the child into engaging in sexual conduct, a practice also known as grooming. There would be enhanced penalties for grooming […]
Erika’s Update: February 16, 2026
Happy President’s Day! There is no session today, but things resume tomorrow. I hope you all had a great Valentine’s Weekend. Things are picking up as we work our way through the 60-day session. The budget remains a major question mark, but I am keeping a close eye on developments. Erika HB 500 Like you, […]
Erika’s Update: February 9, 2026
Another week of the 2026 Session of the Kentucky General Assembly is in the books. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who called or emailed during the session. This week alone, I returned over 150 calls, primarily regarding the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the 13th paycheck for retirees. While I doubt […]
New laws that take effect tomorrow
During the 2025 Legislative Session, over 1,100 bills were filed, and approximately 140 of them were enacted into law. Most of these new laws will take effect tomorrow, Friday, June 27. Some of these measures received unanimous support or had broad bipartisan backing, while others sparked intense debate and division both within the legislature and […]
