HB727

HB727 Sponsored by Leslie Combs
Latest Action: 03/10/2008 - Reassigned to Judiciary (H)

Bill Text
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 364 to require contracts for sale of timber and specify contents thereof; create a new section of KRS Chapter 364 to require notice to neighbors of timber cutting; create a new section of KRS Chapter 364 to specify duties of Division of Forestry with regard to timber sales and theft; create a new section of KRS Chapter 364 to grant Attorney General, Commonwealth's attorneys, and county attorneys jurisdiction in timber theft and timber damage cases; create a new section of KRS Chapter 364 to provide whistle blower protection to persons who report timber crimes; amend KRS 364.120 to update section reference, amend KRS 364.990 relating to penalties to provide penalties for violation of new sections of act; amend KRS 514.010 relating to definitions for theft offenses to specifically include timber and trees as property which may be the subject to theft; amend KRS 514.030 relating to theft by unlawful taking to make theft of timber a Class D felony regardless [...]

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SB227

SB227 Sponsored by Dan Kelly
Latest Action: 03/06/2008 - To State & Local Government (S)

Bill Text
Amend KRS 15.245 to make technical correction.
Latest Action: 03/03/2008 - To Seniors, Military Affairs, & Public Safety (H)

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Amend KRS 17.131 to require all criminal justice system participants, certain state agencies, the Courts of Justice, and the Administrative Office of the Courts to participate in the state-wide e-warrant system; provide that any entity that fails to participate as required shall be denied access to state and federal grants.
Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - To Judiciary (H)

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Amend KRS 421.500 to include tampering with a witness as an offense for which law enforcement and prosecutors are to provide information to a victim or witness; delete reference to repealed statute KRS 524.045.

SB180

SB180 Sponsored by Damon Thayer
Latest Action: 03/20/2008 - To Judiciary (H)

Bill Text
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 500, the general provisions for the Kentucky Penal Code, to require forfeiture of all real and personal property used in or acquired as a result of certain sexual offenses against minors and create forfeiture procedures; amend KRS 500.090, relating to forfeiture, and KRS 16.210, relating to disposition of property by the Kentucky State Police to conform.
Latest Action: 04/14/2008 - Signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 112)

Bill Text
Create new sections of KRS Chapters 16, 65, 70, and 95 to prohibit law enforcement officers or a state prosecutors from requiring the victim of a sexual offense to submit to a polygraph examination as a condition precedent to the investigation or prosecution of an alleged sexual offense.

HB489

HB489 Sponsored by Leslie Combs
Latest Action: 03/24/2008 - Posted in committee

Bill Text
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 364 to require contracts for sale of timber and specify contents thereof; require notice to neighbors of timber cutting; require marking of cut timber prior to removal from property; specify duties of the Division of Forestry with regard to timber sales and theft; require a timber buyer to provide an accurate manifest of cut timber transported from the property; grant the Attorney General, Commonwealth's attorneys, and county attorneys jurisdiction in timber theft and timber damage cases; provide whistle blower protection to persons who report timber crimes; amend KRS 364.110 relating to defacing timber brand to add a provision relating to timber branded pursuant to this act; amend KRS 364.120 to update a section reference, amend KRS 364.990 relating to penalties to provide penalties for violation of new sections of this act; amend KRS 514.010 relating to definitions for theft offenses to specifically include timber and trees as property which may be the [...]

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HB426

HB426 Sponsored by John Vincent
Latest Action: 04/11/2008 - Signed by Governor

Bill Text
Amend KRS 514.040 relating to theft by deception to increase the merchant's and the county attorney's bad check collection fee from $25 to $50.

HB409

HB409 Sponsored by Mike Harmon
Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Posting waived retroactively; posting withdrawn

Bill Text
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 438 to regulate the practices of personal emergency response system providers; require specified notifications; provide for enforcement by the Attorney General and county attorneys; name act "Christine Talley Act."
Latest Action: 04/11/2008 - Signed by Governor

Bill Text
Amend and create various provisions within the Unified Juvenile Code to establish requirements for the detention of status offenders, establish a process to notify the Department for Community Based Services when a status offender has been detained, and make technical corrections; amend KRS 31.200, 31. 110, 164.2847, 605.090, 610.080, 610.255, 610.330 and 620.155 to conform.
Latest Action: 01/24/2008 - To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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Amend KRS 15.765 to increase the monthly expense allowance paid to a county attorney from $500 to $1,000.
Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Posted in committee

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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 189 to authorize county attorneys to create and operate a pretrial diversion program, set forth parameters for the program; require accounting for funds received.

SB57

SB57 Sponsored by Tom Buford
Latest Action: 04/14/2008 - Signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 102)

Bill Text
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 311A to regulate personal emergency response systems under the authority of the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services; define terms; establish the promulgation of administrative regulations to supervise the duties and functions relating to personal emergency response system providers.
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, April 15, 2008; 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute, floor amendments (1) and (2-title) ; received in House; to Rules (H); posted for passage for concurrence in Senate Committ

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Amend KRS 323A.010 to revise title of the board; amend KRS 323A.040 to revise requirements for examination and licensing of applicants; amend KRS 323A.050 to restrict licensing by endorsement; amend KRS 323A.060 to specify fees to be established by administrative regulation; amend KRS 323A.070 to remove restriction on reexamination; amend KRS 323A.080 to remove restriction on seal design; amend KRS 323.090 to conform; amend KRS 323A.100 to provide for license reinstatement; create a new section of KRS 323A to create an inactive license; amend KRS 323A.110 to specify reasons for refusing to issue or renew a license, or place on probation, reprimand, or restrict a licensee; amend KRS 323A.120 to require the opportunity for a hearing in disciplinary matters; amend KRS 323A.200 to remove requirement for unanimous vote to revoke a license; amend KRS 323A.210 to revise title of the board or seal; amend KRS 323A.230 to allow the board to make application to county attorneys for action; amend KRS [...]

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Latest Action: 03/26/2008 - To Judiciary (S)

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Create a new section of KRS Chapter 610 to require the Chief of Justice to establish rules of administrative procedure relating to juvenile and child protection and permanency cases; amend KRS 620.020 to define "court proceeding"; amend KRS 620.060 to require notice of right to counsel with summons and appointment of counsel no later than 48 hours before temporary removal hearing; amend KRS 620.070 to require summons to contain notice of right to counsel; amend KRS 620.080 to require time for counsel to consult with the parent and child if appropriate; require appointment of counsel and guardian ad litem prior to temporary removal hearing; specify that appointment includes actions through the first annual permanency review unless court replaces appointment, require a hearing if more than one guardian ad litem is appointed for a case; require service to all parties, including the Finance and Administration Cabinet; create a new section of KRS Chapter 620 to require the court to inform parents [...]

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