AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic.
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SB 98 — AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic.
Last action — to Committee on Committees (H)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Amend KRS 56.580 to prohibit closing portions of Capital Avenue in Frankfort; provide exceptions for emergency personnel.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
4 added · 4 removed4 line(s) added, 4 removed.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BRSB 142798/GA AN ACT relating to the control of vehicular traffic.
Page 1 of 2 BR142700.100SB009810.100 - 1427 - XXXX JacketedGA UNOFFICIAL COPY 22 RS BRSB 142798/GA (3) The restrictions of subsection (2) of this section shall not prevent emergency responders, including state or local law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel, emergency medical personnel, or the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, from temporarily stopping the flow of vehicular traffic on the portion of Capital Avenue that runs in between the State Capitol building and Capitol Annex while fulfilling any duties they may have on the State Capitol grounds.
Page 2 of 2 BR142700.100SB009810.100 - 1427 - XXXX JacketedGA
Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill adds specific provisions related to the flow of vehicular traffic on a portion of Capital Avenue in Frankfort.
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KRS 56.850
(2) The Finance and Administration Cabinet shall not stop the flow of vehicular traffic on the portion of Capital Avenue in Frankfort that runs in between the State Capitol building and Capitol Annex.
This establishes a specific prohibition against stopping traffic on a designated road.
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KRS 56.850
(3) The restrictions of subsection (2) of this section shall not prevent emergency responders, including state or local law enforcement personnel, fire department personnel, emergency medical personnel, or the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, from temporarily stopping the flow of vehicular traffic on the portion of Capital Avenue that runs in between the State Capitol building and Capitol Annex while fulfilling any duties they may have on the State Capitol grounds.
This allows emergency responders to temporarily stop traffic on Capital Avenue despite the new prohibition.
Action History
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to Committee on Committees (H)
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received in House
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3rd reading, passed 24-8
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posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Monday, February 14, 2022
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2nd reading, to Rules
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reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
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to Transportation (S)
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to Committee on Committees (S)
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introduced in Senate
Sponsors
- J. Schickel · Primary
- W. Westerfield · Primary
- Julie Raque Adams · Primary
- R. Alvarado · Primary
- Jared Carpenter · Primary
- Danny Carroll · Primary
- M. Castlen · Primary
- Rick Girdler · Primary
- P. Hornback · Primary
- Jason Howell · Primary
- Christian McDaniel · Primary
- Stephen Meredith · Primary
- Robby Mills · Primary
- W. Schroder · Primary
- A. Southworth · Primary
- Brandon J. Storm · Primary
- D. Thayer · Primary
- J. Turner · Primary
- Robin L. Webb · Primary
- Stephen West · Primary
- Phillip Wheeler · Primary
- Mike Wilson · Primary
- Max Wise · Primary
- Donald Douglas · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →24 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 114 not signed on · 4 voted No
Sponsors (24)
- J. Schickel
- W. Westerfield
- Julie Raque Adams Republican
- R. Alvarado
- Jared Carpenter Republican
- Danny Carroll Republican
- M. Castlen
- Rick Girdler Republican
- P. Hornback
- Jason Howell Republican
- Christian McDaniel Republican
- Stephen Meredith Republican
- Robby Mills Republican
- W. Schroder
- A. Southworth
- Brandon J. Storm Republican
- D. Thayer
- J. Turner
- Robin L. Webb Republican
- Stephen West Republican
- Phillip Wheeler Republican
- Mike Wilson Republican
- Max Wise Republican
- Donald Douglas Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (114)
114 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 114 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 24 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 22% | 0% | 11% |
How each member voted (36)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Schickel | — | Yea |
| Kerr | — | Yea |
| Schroder | — | Yea |
| Southworth | — | Yea |
| Westerfield | — | Yea |
| Meredith | — | Yea |
| Thayer | — | Yea |
| Hornback | — | Yea |
| Turner | — | Yea |
| Parrett | — | Nay |
| McGarvey | — | Nay |
| Nemes | — | Nay |
| Thomas | — | Nay |
| Alvarado | — | Not Voting |
| Embry | — | Not Voting |
| Yates | — | Not Voting |
| Harper Angel | — | Nay |
| Gerald A. Neal | Democrat | Nay |
| Karen Berg | Democrat | Nay |
| Brandon J. Storm | Republican | Not Voting |
| Christian McDaniel | Republican | Yea |
| Danny Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| David P. Givens | Republican | Nay |
| Donald Douglas | Republican | Yea |
| Jared Carpenter | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Howell | Republican | Yea |
| Jimmy Higdon | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Raque Adams | Republican | Yea |
| Max Wise | Republican | Yea |
| Mike Wilson | Republican | Yea |
| Phillip Wheeler | Republican | Yea |
| Rick Girdler | Republican | Yea |
| Robby Mills | Republican | Yea |
| Robert Stivers | Republican | Yea |
| Robin L. Webb | Republican | Yea |
| Stephen West | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 98 do?
- Amend KRS 56.580 to prohibit closing portions of Capital Avenue in Frankfort; provide exceptions for emergency personnel.
- Who sponsors SB 98?
- SB 98 is sponsored by J. Schickel, W. Westerfield, Julie Raque Adams (Republican), R. Alvarado, Jared Carpenter (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), M. Castlen, Rick Girdler (Republican), P. Hornback, Jason Howell (Republican), Christian McDaniel (Republican), Stephen Meredith (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), W. Schroder, A. Southworth, Brandon J. Storm (Republican), D. Thayer, J. Turner, Robin L. Webb (Republican), Stephen West (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican), Max Wise (Republican), and Donald Douglas (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 98?
- This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 98?
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