LRC House Legislative Session Day 32 [Source] Translate

The meeting began with an invocation by Pastor Kyle McDaniel and the Pledge of Allegiance. A quorum was established with 96 members present, and absent members were excused. The journal from February 20, 2026, was approved, and the Senate passed several bills, seeking concurrence from the House. House Bill 168, concerning voting under the influence, was discussed. Representative Fleming explained the bill, which mandates blood tests for boat operators and expedites notifications to law enforcement. The House Committee Substitute 2 was adopted, and the bill passed with 88 votes in favor. House Bill 455, related to artificial intelligence, was presented. It was clarified that AI cannot perform direct therapy without human oversight. House Committee Substitute 1 and two floor amendments were adopted, leading to the bill passing with 88 votes in favor and 7 against. House Bill 185 aimed at improving employment opportunities for individuals with felony records. It allows these individuals to apply for occupational licenses before completing educational requirements. The bill passed with 95 votes in favor. House Bill 249, concerning involuntary commitment for mentally incompetent offenders, was discussed. An amendment was adopted to include all felony sex offenses under the qualifying definition, and the bill passed with 94 votes in favor. The meeting included motions, petitions, and announcements. House Bill 1 was taken from the Committee on Appropriations and Revenue for a second reading. A birthday announcement was made for a member, and House Bill 690 was withdrawn by its primary sponsor. The meeting acknowledged a birthday for a member from district 66, confirmed the withdrawal of House Bill 690, and announced a V-Mount meeting scheduled for the following morning. The lady from Franklin 57 moved to withdraw amendment 2 to House Bill 500, which was confirmed without objection. She also announced the Assembly Ball Club event in Frankfort, requiring attendees to submit names for security. The gentleman from Todd announced an Appropriations and Revenue meeting at noon the next day. Legislative citation 34, honoring 83 Kentucky educators who achieved National Board certification, was adopted without objection. The lady from Callaway announced a Transportation Committee meeting at 10 a.m., and the gentleman from Carter announced a Local Government Committee meeting at 9 a.m. The gentleman from Spencer announced a Postsecondary Education Committee meeting at 8 a.m. The gentleman from Fayette shared a historical account of Garrett A. Morgan and his contributions to traffic safety. The meeting proceeded with the introduction of new bills and resolutions, with bills numbered 691 to 703 and resolutions 78 to 81 reported. The House recessed for a committee on committees and rules committee meeting. Upon reconvening, the committee on committees reported the referral of several bills, and the Rules Committee posted bills for regular orders. The introduction of floor amendments followed, and the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn until 2 p.m. on February 24, 2026, which was approved without objection.