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 […]
Flood Recovery 2025
Over the past week, I’ve dedicated a lot of time to supporting others as they navigate the challenges of flood recovery and seek assistance from FEMA. I truly understand how difficult this time can be, and to help, I’ve compiled these two documents based on what I’ve learned. I hope they provide some valuable guidance […]
Erika’s Update: March 10, 2025
Last week’s session was intense, and I’m confident the remaining days will be equally challenging. Tomorrow will be day 25 of 30, and I’m ready to tackle whatever comes next. As the photo below shows, you never know who you will meet in the halls of the capitol. Here is a look at what happened […]
Erika’s Update: March 3, 2025
It’s hard to believe that there are only a little more than two weeks left to the 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Things have accelerated significantly, and I am confident they will continue to become even more intense as we move forward. Here is a look at what happened in last week’s session, […]
Erika’s Update: February 24, 2025
Wow, time really flies! We’ve reached the halfway point of the 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly. Things are moving along quickly, though not always in the best direction! Here is a look at what happened in last week’s session, a sneak peek of what is coming this week, and what is happening in […]
Here’s the latest on SB79
Here’s the latest on SB79. For those who haven’t been keeping up with Senate Bill 79, here’s what’s going on. State Senator Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, introduced a floor amendment to SB79 that would prohibit employees in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government from working remotely. The only exception to this rule would […]
