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Dozens of the bills we passed during the 2026 session officially become law this Wednesday, and I want to walk you through what’s changing. Here’s the quick background. We passed more than 190 bills during this year’s 60-day session, and more than half of them take effect on July 15.… Read more: New state laws are taking effect today

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… Read more: Erika’s Update for March 13th

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… Read more: Erika’s Update March 9, 2026

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… Read more: Erika’s Update for Week 7 of KYGA26

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… Read more: Bills That Passed the House the Week of February 16