Day 2 of the #kyga21 session is underway. ICYMI from yesterday, the GOP is moving fast on priority bills targeting abortion and Gov. Beshear's emergency powers to make COVID-19 restrictions: courier-journal.com/story/news/pol…
Right now the Senate Ag committee is hearing SB 3 to move the Kentucky Agriculture Development Fund from the governor’s office to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. #kyga21
Also in a House committee right now is HB 4, a proposed constitutional amendment to extend the days in which the General Assembly can meet during the regular session. #kyga21
Both SB 3 and HB 4 breezed through. House State Govt Committee now hearing HB 1, which would allow businesses to stay open if they follow CDC guidelines, even if counter to governor's emergency order. #kyga21
In addition to businesses, this includes any "not-for-profit organization, association, church, religious institution, or school."
Senate committee also hearing SB 5 right now, which gives liability protection to businesses related to COVID-19. Stivers speaking for it.
Rep. Nemes says there is "no evidence" that COVID-19 spreads at gyms.
Nemes says HB 1 is a "data-driven, safe" and "non-arbitrary" approach to dealing with COVID-19 that doesn't harm businesses.
Rep. Graham says HB 1 is legislative overreach and "unconstitutional." Miller tells him to wrap up his statement and Graham says no chairman has ever limited someone from explaining their vote. Miller says that is due to COVID-19. #kyga21
HB 1 passes on a party line vote. Now moving on to HB 5 to prevent governor's from temporarily reorganizing state boards and commissions.
Legislative leaders had talked about limiting committee meetings to one hour. This one already past 1 hour now. #kyga21
Legislative leaders had talked about limiting committee meetings to one hour. This one already past 1 hour now. #kyga21
Meredith says HB 5 would prevent past abuses by governors of both parties. Mentions Bevin reorg of UofL board and Beshear's reorg of Kentucky Board of Education. Prevent governors from getting rid of past governor's picks before terms up and replacing them all with own members.
HB 5 passes on a party line vote. Now a Senate committee is taking up SB 9, the anti-abortion "born alive" bill that pass last year before Beshear vetoed it. #kyga21
The Senate committee meeting begins with an opening prayer. I'm not sure I've seen that in a committee before.
The SB 9 "born alive" bill passes unanimously, including the yes vote of new Louisville Democratic Sen. David Yates, who was previously on Metro Council
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