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New laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly's 2013 regular session go into effect on June 25.

That means laws against human trafficking will soon be strengthened. More DNA testing will be allowed as evidence in post-conviction felony cases. And school districts can start deciding whether they want to raise their compulsory attendance age to 18, though the 2015-16 school year would be the first year any changes could actually impact students.

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06/12/13		Food Banks Seek State General Fund Dollars
06/05/13		Lawmakers updated on automated vehicle licensing system
04/12/13		House Republican Floor Leader Questions Promise by Education Commissioner on Funds Tied to Raising Dropout Age
01/15/13		House Republican Floor Leader Jeff Hoover Receives Award for Continued Support of Kentucky's Business Community
01/08/13		House Republican Caucus Selects Leadership for the Next Two Years

Upcoming Events:		Member News:
There are currently no events scheduled.		Representative Montell Takes Action to Resolve $9 Million Discrepancy in State Government Contract Rep. Brad Montell, R-Shelbyville, received confirmation today that his request at the May meeting of the Government Contract Review Committee for clarification of the terms of a contract with Jackson & Coker Locumtenens, LLC, has been resolved in favor of the Commonwealth in the amount of more than $9 million. Rep. Montell questioned the contract amount reportedly to provide psychiatric services at multiple mental health facilities across the Commonwealth. » Read More