HB 23 increases the amount of funding the University of Louisville's equine industry program receives from the total amount wagered on horse racing in Kentucky. U of L's take would jump 50% from 0.2% to 0.3% of the total amount wagered on live racing in the state and from 0.05% to 0.3% (that's a sixfold increase!) on intertrack wagering.
Sponsored by Reps. Burch and L. Clark
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
HB 18
HB 18 would eliminate the runoff provision in gubernatorial primary elections.
Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Rep. Cherry and Rep. Clark
Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Rep. Cherry and Rep. Clark
HB 14
Another college student favorite:
HB 14 would create the Kentucky Education Covenant Trust Fund which would pay the full cost of attending a state public college or university for any eligible student, less federal or state grants the student already receives.
The student would have to come from a household whose income did not exceed 200% of the federal poverty line. The program would only be available to undergrads.
Sponsored by Rep. Pullin
HB 14 would create the Kentucky Education Covenant Trust Fund which would pay the full cost of attending a state public college or university for any eligible student, less federal or state grants the student already receives.
The student would have to come from a household whose income did not exceed 200% of the federal poverty line. The program would only be available to undergrads.
Sponsored by Rep. Pullin
HB 11 & 12
College students and their parents will love this one:
HB11 locks state college tuition levels at 2007-2008 rates until 2010. After than tuition increases can't exceed the Consumer Price Index.
HB 12 doubles the amount of KEEP Scholarship money awarded to Kentucky students.
Sponsored by Rep. Nelson
HB11 locks state college tuition levels at 2007-2008 rates until 2010. After than tuition increases can't exceed the Consumer Price Index.
HB 12 doubles the amount of KEEP Scholarship money awarded to Kentucky students.
Sponsored by Rep. Nelson
HB 5
Not terribly surprising to see this one.
HB 5 would amend the Kentucky Constitution to limit the Governor's pardon powers. A Governor could not pardon himself and could not issue a pardon unless the recipient has been at least charged with an offense. The pardonee would also be required to make a written application for the pardon.
Sponsored by Rep. Owens and Wilkey.
HB 5 would amend the Kentucky Constitution to limit the Governor's pardon powers. A Governor could not pardon himself and could not issue a pardon unless the recipient has been at least charged with an offense. The pardonee would also be required to make a written application for the pardon.
Sponsored by Rep. Owens and Wilkey.
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1. I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. Nothing I post on this blog is legal advice. It's not guaranteed in any way or for any purpose. I'm trying to point out and discuss interesting things that are going on at the General Assembly. If you have serious legislative issues and concerns you should hire an attorney or a lobbyist (or drop me an e-mail, I'm sure we could work something out...)
2. If something better comes up, I can't promise I'll stick with this blog. I'm actively searching for full-time work. If I get a suitable job with I regular paycheck, it's doubtful that I'll have the time or mental energy to continue this little undertaking.
3. I'm going to allow commenting, because I think it makes for much more interesting reading. On most blogs the comments are more entertaining than the posts. But they'll be moderated. I won't delete anything for its political content, but if a comment is blatantly off-topic, defamatory, obscene or otherwise inappropriate, it's gone.
4. I do have political stances which I'm sure will become apparent as I continue to post. If you don't like 'em, get your own blog. Or post a comment.
5. I'll probably pay a little more attention to the House than the Senate. I'm more familiar with that side of the building, plus their proceeding are usually a little more, um, colorful.
1. I'm a lawyer, but I'm not your lawyer. Nothing I post on this blog is legal advice. It's not guaranteed in any way or for any purpose. I'm trying to point out and discuss interesting things that are going on at the General Assembly. If you have serious legislative issues and concerns you should hire an attorney or a lobbyist (or drop me an e-mail, I'm sure we could work something out...)
2. If something better comes up, I can't promise I'll stick with this blog. I'm actively searching for full-time work. If I get a suitable job with I regular paycheck, it's doubtful that I'll have the time or mental energy to continue this little undertaking.
3. I'm going to allow commenting, because I think it makes for much more interesting reading. On most blogs the comments are more entertaining than the posts. But they'll be moderated. I won't delete anything for its political content, but if a comment is blatantly off-topic, defamatory, obscene or otherwise inappropriate, it's gone.
4. I do have political stances which I'm sure will become apparent as I continue to post. If you don't like 'em, get your own blog. Or post a comment.
5. I'll probably pay a little more attention to the House than the Senate. I'm more familiar with that side of the building, plus their proceeding are usually a little more, um, colorful.
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