Constitution, U.s.
Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION supporting the University of Kentucky men's basketball team for exercising their First Amendment rights. [HR-67]
Support the University of Kentucky men's basketball team for exercising their First Amendment rights.
Sponsored by: Rep. Attica Scott
Introduced In House on 02/22/2021
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AN ACT relating to executive orders issued by the President of the United States. [HB-538]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 7 to authorize the Legislative Research Commission to request that the Attorney General provide an opinion on the constitutionality of an executive order issued by the President of the United States; authorize the Attorney General or Legislative Research Commission to seek to have the executive order declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction; prohibit any state agency, political subdivision, or any elected or appointed official from implementing an executive order by the President of the United
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Sponsored by: Rep. Danny Bentley
Introduced In House on 02/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to social media Web sites and declaring an emergency. [HB-539]
Create a new sections of KRS Chapter 411 to establish that the owner or operator of a social media Web site is subject to a private cause of action by a social media Web site user in this state under specified conditions; establish entitlement to damages, including the award of reasonable attorney fees and costs; specify that a user's hate speech shall not constitute a basis for justification or defense; authorize the Attorney General to bring an action on behalf of a social media Web site user; establish a violation under deceptive trade practices;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Norma Kirk-McCormick
Introduced In House on 02/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms and declaring an emergency. [SB-254]
State legislative findings; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to declare that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and accessories
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Sponsored by: Sen. Brandon Storm
To Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (s) on 02/22/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms and declaring an emergency. [HB-445]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to state legislative findings and make declarations that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Patrick Flannery
Introduced In House on 02/09/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power [HJR-6]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for officials of the federal government and for the members of the U.S. Congress.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Fisher
Hearing 3/15 At 9:30 A.m. on 03/04/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Equal Protection for Unborn Human Life Act [HB-997]
Repealing provisions of law providing for the prosecution for murder or manslaughter of a viable fetus under certain circumstances; declaring the intent of the General Assembly regarding the provision of equal protection for all unborn human beings within the State; providing that the General Assembly acknowledges that certain federal or State laws, regulations, executive orders, or court opinions that are contrary to certain findings are void; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ric Metzgar
Hearing Canceled on 03/18/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
United States of America – District of Columbia – Statehood [HJR-5]
Urging the members of the United States Congress to enact federal legislation or propose a constitutional amendment granting legislative autonomy and statehood to the District of Columbia; and providing that copies of the Resolution be sent to certain persons.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gabriel Acevero
Hearing 3/15 At 9:30 A.m. on 03/04/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to preserving the right of Kentuckians to own and use firearms and declaring an emergency. [HB-361]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to state legislative findings and make declarations that all federal laws and regulations commandeering state or local law enforcement to enforce federal restrictions of firearms are invalid and of no effect in Kentucky and that the General Assembly has the duty to enact all measures to prevent their enforcement; that the General Assembly has the duty to protect and defend the state and federal constitutions; that proposed presidential actions relating to the acquisition, possession, and use of firearms and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Melinda Prunty
Introduced In House on 02/03/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and for members of Congress. [SJR-56]
Apply to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and members of Congress; direct the Secretary of State to send copies of the joint resolution to certain federal and state officials; state that the application should be a continuing
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Sponsored by: Sen. George Wise
Introduced In Senate on 02/02/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION condemning anti-Semitism in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. [HR-41]
Condemn anti-Semitism in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Sponsored by: Rep. Derrick Graham
Adopted 67-0 on 02/24/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment [SJR-7]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment or amendments to the U.S. Constitution that affirm every individual citizen's right to vote, reserve constitutional rights to natural persons, or authorize regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Pinsky
Hearing 2/18 At 11:00 A.m. on 02/02/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to social media Web sites. [SB-111]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 establishing that the owner or operator of a social media Web site is subject to a private cause of action by a social media Web site user in this state under specified conditions; establish entitlement to damages, including the award of reasonable attorney fees and costs; specify that hate speech shall not constitute a defense to violation of this Act; authorize the Attorney General to bring an action on behalf of a social media Web site user; establish a violation under deceptive trade practices; provide
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Mills
Introduced In Senate on 01/13/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to recording peace officers in public performance of their duties. [HB-245]
Create new section of KRS Chapter 455 to state that photographing or recording peace officers in the public performance of their duties is not unlawful.
Sponsored by: Rep. George Brown
Introduced In House on 01/11/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to set a limit on the number of terms of office for members of Congress. [HJR-27]
Apply to Congress under Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress; state that the application should be aggregated with the applications of other states limited for the purposes identified in the applications; state that the application should be a continuing application until a convention is called or until the application is withdrawn by the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Derek Lewis
Introduced In House on 01/08/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
A RESOLUTION urging school districts to commemorate Constitution Day on or around September 17 as an annual event. [HR-21]
Urge school districts to commemorate Constitution Day on or around September 17 as an annual event.
Sponsored by: Rep. DJ Johnson
Introduced In House on 01/06/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to support the principles of the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. [HCR-6]
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging Congress to support the principles of the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bratcher
Introduced In House on 01/05/2021
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Kentucky 2021 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to legal actions concerning the exercise of a person's constitutional rights. [HB-132]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 454 to provide definitions and establish procedures for dismissing legal actions filed in response to a party's exercise of free speech, right to petition, or right to association; allow for an immediate appeal as a matter of right; allow for costs to be awarded to moving party if dismissal is granted; allow for costs to be awarded to responding party if the motion was found to be frivolous or filed with the intent to delay; provide that this Act may be cited as the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Nemes
Introduced In House on 01/05/2021
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Limitations on Federal Power [SJR-8]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for officials of the federal government and for the members of the U.S. Congress.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Hearing 2/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/08/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment [SJR-7]
Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that affirms every citizen's individual right to vote, reserves constitutional rights to natural persons, and authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Unfavorable Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 04/02/2018