Kentucky Legislative happenings: Bills that deserve to IMMEDIATELY pass both chambers.

The following bills have passed one Legislative chanber, and deserve to pass the other. They are:

HB 544, introduced by Kathie Stein, that will allow state and federal governments to share criminal history records;

SB 46, introduced by Ernie Harris, that will allow more victim impact statements during penalty phase;

SB 50, introduced by Dan Seum, that will allow inmates to be tested for HIV/AIDS; and,

SB 194, introduced by Bob Leeper, that will do away with straight ticket voting.

If I have missed any, please let me know.

So what about it, boys and girls? Let's get these rolling.