Government

The bill would create the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to replace the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and Department of Charitable Gaming — both of which are currently under the Public Protection Cabinet.

The bill would require the state to publish a list of compliant products in a directory, which would allow manufacturers, distributors and retailers to know exactly which products could be sold in Kentucky.

House Bill 367, which is currently stalled in the Kentucky Senate, would make it harder for residents to qualify for SNAP benefits. An opponent says it could affect farmers’ businesses and livelihoods. 

“I almost think that typing in the world we live (in) would be more important than the cursive writing,” said McKee Republican Timmy Truett, a school principal. He voted for the bill.

The list includes finalizing the budget and legislation related to child care, abortion, IVF, education, the environment and more.

House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy, R-Paducah, said his bill will bring Kentucky’s process into line with the U.S. Constitution.

As the lawmaking session speeds to an end, Gov. Andy Beshear is preparing for the 10-day veto period.